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  • Adams County Pride Returns Saturday, June 8

    Adams County Pride is back at Riverdale Regional Park on Saturday, June 8. Take pride in who you are and celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the free, family-friendly festival.

    Starting at 11 a.m., featured activities will include roller skating and art exhibits with Rainbow Dome, live music/entertainment, Airbound attractions, volleyball, and a drag show that’s guaranteed to dazzle.

  • Check Your Air, Improve Your Health: Phone App Empowers Community During Air Quality Awareness Week

    It’s no secret air pollution can cause both long- and short-term health conditions ranging from an itchy throat and shortness of breath to asthma attacks, cardiovascular disease, and mental illness.

    That’s why Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) is back this year from May 6-10, with a greater focus than ever on empowering communities to find out what’s in the air they’re breathing and take action to better their health.

    This year’s theme is “Knowing Your Air” with a different topic for each day of the week:

  • Adams County Awards Over $1 Million to Aurora Mental Health & Recovery

    The Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded $1,003,151.45 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) at public hearing on Tuesday, April 30.

    AMHR is a nonprofit community mental health organization that provides a wide range of mental health and addiction services to anyone and everyone in need. AMHR’s staff of physicians, nurses, psychologists, therapists, and peers works with all age groups, from children to seniors.

  • 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.

  • 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.