“The Board is pleased to appoint Drew as the new VSO,” says Steve O’Dorisio, Adams County Board Chair. “Drew is a dedicated public servant with a deep understanding of the challenges facing veterans. I’m confident he will be a strong advocate for our veterans and will help them access the benefits and services they deserve.”
Dixon previously served as the assistant VSO with the Arapahoe County Veteran Services Division, and he’s received state and national accreditation. He will officially start on Wednesday, June 7.
Originally from Texas, Dixon is a graduate of Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs. Dixon served as an aviation mechanic in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in December 2007.
The VSO assists veterans and their families in the filing of claims for insurance, pensions, compensation for disability, hospitalization, vocational training, and any other state or federal benefits available to veterans.
It is the duty of the VSO to assist any resident who is a veteran or a surviving spouse, administrator, executor, guardian, conservator, or heir of any veteran.
To learn more about the Adams County Veterans Service Office and available programs for veterans, visit adcogov.org/vso.
Looking to Improve Your Lawn?
Are you looking at your lawn and wondering how it can look better? Wondering how you can have a showstopper ornamental bed or get started with a water-wise garden? If you have questions on these or any other gardening topics, please give your local Adams County Colorado Master Gardeners a call at 303.637.8100 or send them an email.
Help Us Celebrate National Foster Care Month!
Help the Human Services Department celebrate Foster Care Month by bringing your friends and family to the annual Kites for Kids event on Saturday, May 4, 12–3 p.m., at Rotella Park, Denver. Enjoy free popcorn, fly a kite, listen to music, participate in family-friendly activities, and more! The first 500 kids will receive a FREE kite!
Suncor to Conduct Fire Extinguisher Training
NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Friday, April 12, 1-4 p.m, at the Suncor Fire Training Center. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During the training sessions there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded.
CDOT - New Project Announcement
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor, ABCO Contracting of Denver, will begin repairing 12 bridges at the I-25/I-76 and I-25/I-70 interchanges on April 14. This repair project is designed to improve the structural integrity of the bridges at two of the state’s busiest interstate interchanges, maximize driver safety, and upgrade the city’s infrastructure to support economic growth.
Blizzard Warning
View this video to see what county roads looked like during our last blizzard. It was just a few weeks ago when blizzard conditions left hundeds of cars and drivers stranded on Adams County roads. Please pay special attention to the forecast this time around, especially if you plan to travel on county roads east of Sable Blvd. These roads are exposed to high winds and are likely to look a lot like the images from a few weeks ago. Please be safe and help our crews keep the roads clear.
Colorado Air and Space Port
As the 35th Space Symposium continues this week in Colorado Springs, there is plenty of buzz surrounding America’s newest spaceport, Colorado Air and Space Port. Director Dave Ruppel is meeting with industry leaders and aerospace experts at the exhibit hall this week following an on-site discussion and tour of operations at Mojave Air and Space Port last week.
Rabies, canine distemper cases prompt warnings from Colorado Parks and Wildlife
DENVER - After seeing cases of rabies in skunks out of Larimer County and canine distemper from raccoons in Adams County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents of the importance to get their pets vaccinated and to always avoid touching any wildlife.
In Larimer County, a large number of skunks did not head into their dens for the winter and the cases seen from those that had contact with dogs were positive for rabies. Larimer County officials have seen more than a dozen positive rabies cases this year.
Central 70 Project - Upcoming Closures
April 5, 2019 - Beginning tonight at 8 p.m., Peoria Street will close underneath I-70. The road will reopen at 9 a.m. and stay open during the day. It will close again on Saturday, April 6 from 8 p.m.-9 a.m. Construction crews will be setting bridge beams on the newly widened portions of the I-70 bridge over Peoria Street. Please see the detour map.
Volunteer at the Adams County Fair
The Adams County Fair is looking for volunteers for the 2019 event happening July 31 – Aug. 4. If you’re interested in volunteering, please download and complete the volunteer application and waiver. These items can be emailed to Courtney Cox or mailed to her at 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The background check process may be completed via email through Caitlin Hoglund.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Sergeant First Class Will Lindsay
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all state owned facilities from sunrise on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, until sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in honor of the passing of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay.
Lindsay’s body will return to Colorado Springs on April 3, and the unit memorial service will be held April 9.
