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Adams County was moved to the Severe Risk Red Level by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Tuesday, Nov. 17. The new restrictions will go into effect Friday, Nov. 20, at 5 p.m., and will remain in effect until Friday, Dec. 18, at which time our numbers will be reviewed by CDPHE and further determinations will be made.

Last month, the Adams County Animal Shelter/Adoption Center moved to its new location and transitioned to Riverdale Animal Shelter (RAS). The shelter’s new address is 12155 Park Blvd., Brighton.

RAS is located at the south end of Riverdale Regional Park—on 120^th Ave. and Park Blvd., between Hwy. 85 and Quebec St.

Brighton area prime soils actively farmed for over a century remain key part of community’s agricultural heritage and local food supply

Failure to lower cases could shut county down.

Despite further restrictions, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Adams County at an alarming rate, while the number of available hospital beds for intensive care patients becomes more limited.

The Suncor Fire Department will be conducting fire training daily from Tuesday, Nov. 3, to Friday, Nov. 6, from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. During the training there likely will be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, Suncor will cease all training and sound the appropriate alarms.

Join the upcoming town hall to discuss the concerns of our Spanish speaking community members about COVID-19. Watch virtually on Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Quebec Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 closing - Nov. 3

The Quebec Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 will close starting at 10 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 through mid-November. This closure allows crews to rebuild the on-ramp in this area. Motorists will detour to the Holly Street on-ramp to westbound I-70 via Stapleton North Drive. See the detour map and drive safely.

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County, through its Community & Economic Development Department, is expanding its Mini-Grant and Small Business Stabilization programs as the county is required to move to Level 3 on the state’s Safer at Home dial today.

To provide assistance to the Elections Department, all Adams County Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Processing behind-the-scenes will continue, and all transactions will be available online at myDMV.colorado.gov.

There are direct links available for each transaction:

The Regional Transportation District (RTD), in coordination with Suncor and local emergency services will conduct an emergency preparedness drill for the N Line on Wednesday, Oct. 28, between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. The drill will take place at RTD’s Commerce City/72nd Station, 3838 E. 72nd Ave.