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Adams County, VOA Colorado, DRCOG, and Senior Hub Seek Volunteers to Deliver Meals to Older Adults

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Posted on: December 28, 2023

The nonprofit Senior Hub recently reported it was running out of funds to continue supporting its Meals on Wheels program in Adams County. To ensure Senior Hub’s existing clients continue to receive meal delivery services, Adams County has partnered with Senior Hub, Volunteers of America Colorado (VOA Colorado), and Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to fund emergency meals while a long-term strategy is developed to continue these services for older adults into the new year.  

“Adams County cares deeply about our older adults, so jumping in and finding a solution is a no brainer,” said Steve O’Dorisio, Chair, Board of County Commissioners. “We’re grateful to VOA Colorado and DRCOG for joining forces to ensure vulnerable older adults have the meals they need.”  

Over the next few weeks, Senior Hub will continue coordinating its existing volunteers to deliver meals prepared by VOA Colorado while Adams County and DRCOG will provide temporary funding to cover the costs of these meal. In addition, all these partners will reach out to their own networks to recruit additional volunteers for support. 

“VOA Colorado is happy to jump in to make sure that people get the meals they need and that everyone is fed,” said Dave Schunk, President and CEO, VOA Colorado. “Partnerships are vital to ensure those most in need are cared for, especially when there are challenging times. VOA Colorado is honored to be a part of the solution, working with our great partners Adams County and DRCOG, to get these meals to fellow Coloradoans.” 

“As the Area Agency on Aging in the metro area, we’re committed to helping older adults age well in their homes, and nutritious meals are obviously a key to that,” said Douglas Rex, executive director of the Denver Regional Council of Governments. “We’re happy to work with such great regional partners to provide this safety net, and to explore longer term solutions.” 

If you’re interested in joining this volunteer delivery effort, please email [email protected] or call 303.480.6700 to learn more and sign up. Please call 303.426.4408 for delivery information.  

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Recycling in Adams County is Easier This Earth Day

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

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Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.