Join us Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. for our next Telephone Town Hall and get your questions answered.
Have questions about the County’s reopening plans? Need clarification on when to wear a mask and where? What’s allowable with the big weekend coming up? We’ll have representatives from County departments and Tri-County Health on hand to answer your COVID-related questions.
Adams County, CO. – On Friday, May 15, 2020, at 9am the Adams County Sheriff’s Office will be having a Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony at Sheriff’s Headquarters located at 332 N 19th Ave. Brighton Co 80601.
Friday is the last workday of the 2020 National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in several planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
This year amid the pandemic, the decision was made to cancel all events for the week in D.C. Many of the local events have been canceled, postponed, or made smaller for less physical attendance.
The Adams County Sheriff Office will be streaming the Memorial Ceremony on Facebook Live, giving employees and the public a chance to attend virtually. Honor Guard, Command Staff, and other select staff will be in attendance.
Ceremony Begins at 9 am and will include:
Presentation of Colors
Roll Call of Honor
Moment of Silence
21 Gun Salute
Also, please join us each day on our social media platforms to pay special recognition to our six Adams County Deputies who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others in Adams County.
Tri-County Health Department issued an order to close to the C&C Breakfast & Korean Kitchen, a Cookies and Crema Company in Castle Rock today just after 12:30 p.m. after warning the restaurant on Friday not to open and reminding them they are only allowed to do take-out and delivery. Despite the warning, the restaurant was opened to dine in eating on May 10 in violation of Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
The restaurant was ordered to close immediately and to remain closed until such time as the Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) determines the establishment is in compliance with the Public Health Order 20-28. If the restaurant refuses to follow Governor Polis’ Public Health Order, further legal action will be taken that could include revocation of the restaurant’s license.
Restaurants and Bars have been closed to dining and have only been able to do delivery and pick up service since March 19, 2020. Under state statute, as the health department serving Douglas County, Tri-County Health Department is the entity responsible for enforcing the State’s public health orders as well as its own.
“It is disheartening that this restaurant has chosen to move ahead of the public orders and not even consider implementing best practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is not fair to the rest of the community and other business owners that are following Safer at Home and doing their part. We sincerely hope that C&C will choose to cooperate with the rules under which they are allowed to operate so we can lift this closure order,” said John M. Douglas, Jr., MD, Executive Director of Tri-County Health Department.
CASTLE ROCK – Investigators with the Colorado State Patrol are requesting anyone with information to a hit and run crash to please come forward.
At approximately 11:54 PM on Sunday, May 10, a 29 year old male pedestrian from Nibley, UT, was struck while in the northbound lanes of I-25 near mile marker 183. He was transported to Sky Ridge Medical Center with serious injuries.
Based on evidence left behind, investigators believe the vehicle to be a 2005-2010 silver Toyota Scion tC. The vehicle will have damage to the front bumper and hood, and missing the driver side mirror.
Anyone that witnessed the crash or has information related to the missing vehicle is encouraged to please call investigators at: 303-239-4501, reference case number 1C201308.
Although some businesses have reopened under the new Safer at Home guidelines, Arapahoe County buildings remain closed to the public as we continue to put safety measures in place.
Safety measures include retrofitting public points of contact with plexiglass, rearranging public waiting areas and staggering employee schedules to ensure social distancing, posting safety guidelines signage at each building, deep cleaning “high contact” areas, and more.
Buildings will only be reopened when we can ensure that we can do so safely.
Details on reopening will be announced in the next week on our website and social media. In the meantime, please reference https://www.arapahoegov.com/covid19 for the most up to date information.
DENVER – Gov. Polis today signed Executive Order D 2020 059 extending the temporary suspension of certain statutes to provide an extension for filing and remitting state severance tax until May 15, 2020.
“Employers and employees in virtually all sectors of the economy have been hard hit. We must take action to shore up economic security, employment, community cohesion, and community recovery including showing flexibility with tax payments,” the Executive Order reads.
The virtual town hall will be aired live, beginning at 7 p.m., on ArapahoeGov.com/townhall, as well as on the County’s Facebook page. The recorded event will be posted online following the meeting. Callers may also listen in and ask questions during the town hall by dialing 1-855-436-3656, and County officials also will call its entire list of land lines and cell phones beginning at 7 p.m.
Officials will provide updates on the status of the virus, along with guidance and best practices around the Safer at Home order. The bulk of the session will be dedicated to taking questions from the audience. In keeping with the current social distancing guidelines, the representative from each county and from Tri-County Health will be participating remotely.
In Colorado and around the world, artists and arts and culture organizations have been hit hard by COVID-19, losing revenues due to canceled events and loss of sales, and facing reduced contributions indefinitely. We are updating our Resources to Support the Arts during COVID-19 in real time. This page is a collaborative effort among Colorado cultural leaders to provide a central hub of resources to support artists & creative business and arts & culture organizations.
Provides a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Funding Opportunities
CO CARES Grant
Colorado Creative Industries, on behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts, will award the CO CARES Act to nonprofit arts organizations in Colorado to help these entities and their employees endure the economic hardships caused by the forced closure of their operations due to the spread of COVID-19. Grants will be made to organizations with an operating budget of $25,000 – $250,000 to support salaries or facilities costs.
PLEASE NOTE: We are now allowing organizations to apply for funding if they have applied for the NEA direct CARES Act Grant. However, if awarded CCI funds, they will be held until notifications from the NEA awards have been released. If an organization is awarded NEA funding, their CCI awarded funding will be reallocated.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we have launched the COVID-19 CO Creatives Relief Grant. The grant is a one-timepayment for general operating support to nonprofit arts organizations in Colorado with an annual operating budget of less than $1 million. Priority will be given to small and mid-size organizations, particularly those working in under-served communities. Applications have been extended to June 1, 2020.
The Colorado Artist Relief Fund supports artists experiencing economic distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is a collaboration between multiple funders and arts organizations working at state, regional, and local levels. Currently, it has received more applications than it can fund, but will continue distributing grants as the funding becomes available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Individuals, foundations and organizations from across Colorado can contribute to the Colorado Artist Relief Fund and if foundations or corporations are interested in partnering on this initiative they should contact .
Arts in Society is a collaborative grant-making program that fosters cross-sector work through the arts by supporting the integration of arts and culture into multiple disciplines critical to the health and well-being of Coloradans. These grants will provide funding to support individuals and organizations who seek to implement projects that utilize the arts as an integral element in promoting social justice and community welfare, including, but not limited, to projects responding to COVID-19 related needs. Grants will range in size from $5,000-$35,000. Applications are due by June 1, 2020.
To learn more about Arts in Society and the application process join the webinar on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 at 1:00 PM. For inquiries you can contact Libby Barbee at .
The National Endowment for the Arts announces the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will award funds to nonprofit arts organizations across the country to help these entities and their employees endure the economic hardships caused by the forced closure of their operations due to the spread of COVID-19.
Our Town projects lay the groundwork for systemic changes that sustain the integration of arts, culture, and design into local strategies for strengthening communities. These projects require a partnership between a local government entity and nonprofit organization, one of which must be a cultural organization; and should engage in partnership with other sectors. Matching grants range from $25,000 to $200,000, with a minimum cost share and match equal to the grant amount.
Colorado’s Insurance Commissioner and Director of the Division of Insurance, Michael Conway, is urging uninsured Coloradans to take advantage of the COVID-19-related special period to enroll in individual health insurance (meaning insurance not from an employer). This period will end on Thursday, April 30.
“In the midst of this pandemic, there are many uncertainties, but what we do know is that people with health insurance will be in a better position to get through this. They are more likely to seek treatment for their medical needs – whether those be chronic conditions or emergency situations like COVID-19. And they are less likely to suffer huge financial hits from large hospital bills. That’s why I am encouraging anyone who doesn’t have health insurance to take advantage of this special enrollment over the next two days and get enrolled.”
Colorado consumers are encouraged to enroll through our state’s exchange, Connect for Health Colorado, as financial assistance for those who qualify is only available when enrolling through Connect. Contact them at 855-752-6749, visit ConnectforHealthCO.com to get assistance or use their Quick Cost & Plan Finder to check eligibility for financial assistance and find plans. Health insurance coverage will start on May 1 for anyone enrolling during this period.
Coloradans who lose their employer-based health insurance, are reminded that loss of such coverage allows them a 60-day window to enroll in individual coverage, whenever that might happen throughout the year. A change in income or a person’s living situation may also trigger such enrollment windows. See Connect for Health Colorado’s “When can I buy insurance?” page for details.
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program has awarded $3.2 million for Colorado’s rural hospitals to combat the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The funds, which were included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be awarded to the Colorado Rural Health Center, which provides resources and support to rural health care facilities and organizations across Colorado.
“This funding will provide much-needed relief to our rural hospitals across the state who have been working around the clock to support their communities during this crisis on shrinking budgets,” said Bennet. “While I’m glad to see these dollars on their way to Colorado, for the many rural providers who were already in debt prior to the coronavirus outbreak, this is only a fraction of the support they need. We’ll keep working to sustain these providers for the long haul so that they can continue to serve their communities through and beyond this pandemic.”
“The Colorado Rural Health Center is thankful for the HRSA COVID 19 funding to assist 39 rural hospitals in Colorado. Prior to the COVID 19 crisis, 18 rural hospitals were operating in the red and with our current crisis this financial challenge has increased significantly,” said Michelle Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Rural Health Center.
