Coroner Seeks and Obtains Permission to Release Amended Autopsy Report 

After the recent ruling by Adams County District Judge Seedorf, Adams County Coroner Monica Broncucia-Jordan filed an emergency motion with the Denver District Court in hopes the court would authorize the release of the amended autopsy report for Elijah McClain. That motion was granted today by Judge Baumann.   

Adams County Takes Art Experiences Outside

Explores Wellness Benefits of Art in the Great Outdoors

To support the urgent mental and behavioral health crisis in the community, Adams County has launched two campaigns to bridge the gap between public art, the outdoors, and wellness – while also bringing access to and highlighting the expanding parks, open space, and trail system available to the public.

Football Stadium District

Adams County Receives $1,144,816.02 from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Board

At public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 20, Adams County received $1,144,816.02 from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Board. Taxpayers funded 75% of the Broncos’ stadium cost through a one-tenth of one percent sales tax. Last month, the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Board voted unanimously to approve a share back amount of just over $41 million. The amount the county received is based on the breakdown of how much of the district tax was collected from each municipality.

U.S. Flag - Half-Staff

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

DENVER — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as proclaimed by President Biden.  
 
The text of the proclamation reads:
 
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch.  She defined an era.