All in Adams

As part of the Office of Strategic Partnerships & Resilient Communities (SPARC), Paige Otto oversees the Resilient Neighborhoods Program, which helps connect neighborhood groups in Adams County with resources and support from the county. Paige discusses the new Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a free 10-week program launching in early 2027 that builds the skills and networks neighborhood leaders need to strengthen their communities. For more information on the academy and how to register, visit publicinput.com/w16000, and learn more about SPARC’s other programs at adamscountyco.gov/sparc.

The Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program encourages investment and job creation in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits to businesses and contributors. The Economic & Community Vitality team administers the program in Adams County and EZ Administrator Ethan Rouse discusses how businesses can participate.

1. Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)

Website: Colorado Enterprise Zone Program

Use the interactive map to check whether a business location is within a designated Enterprise Zone.

2. Adams County Economic Development

Website: www.choosedams.org

Visit Adams County Economic Development to learn more about the county's business environment, economic development resources, and local assistance for businesses.

For questions about the Enterprise Zone program in Adams County, our team can help you understand the local program, determine appropriate next steps, and connect with relevant resources.

3. Contact Adams County Enterprise Zone

Email:[email protected]

Have questions about the Enterprise Zone program in Adams County? Contact our team for assistance with understanding program requirements, checking your location, exploring potential tax credits, or learning more about approved contribution projects.

We can help point you toward the appropriate resources and explain the next steps for your situation.

Arielle Gerstein, Sustainability Program Administrator, and Amanda Perkins, Climate Policy & Implementation Specialist, offer energy efficient and sustainability tips and resource for residents and businesses and discuss Adams County’s future sustainability plans in advance of Energy Efficiency Day on October 7. Learn more at adamscountyco.gov/sustainability.

Deputy Director of Elections, Crissy Jackson, and Community Engagement Administrator, Evelynn Guzman de Leon, join us to talk about the upcoming election and what both first-time voters and seasoned voters in the county should know prior to Tuesday, Nov. 3. 
adamscountyco.gov/elections

Adams County Sheriff Gene Claps joins the podcast to talk about his background in law enforcement, his priorities since taking office, recent crime trends, staffing at the Sheriff’s Office, and what’s ahead for the agency.

Looking beyond the statistics to the people and stories behind them. An ACHD Board of Health member shares the story of losing his brother to an opioid overdose and why it matters to remember the lives of those we’ve lost, and not just how they died.

Then, a talk with the director of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline about the connection between mental health, substance use and suicide prevention. We explore how 988 can support people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, how to recognize when someone may be struggling, and what each of us can do to reach out.

On this episode of All In Adams, learn more about Amber Ferguson, the Adams County Communications Director. Amber explains why she decided to pursue communications and her 10 year tenure of working in the Communications department. 

On this episode of All In Adams, learn more about Sgt. Shea Haney, Adams County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer. Sgt. Haney explains why he decided to get into law enforcement and more about an eventful call during his patrol days.

17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason, the Chair of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), and Dr. Ashley Loveless, the CJCC Director, discuss the role of the Council, why it’s important in reducing the perceived adversarial reputation of the criminal justice system, and the CJCC’s annual Warrant Forgiveness Day.

adamscountyco.gov/cjcc

Brian Mason, the District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District covering Adams and Broomfield Counties, discusses the future Family Justice Center, his work on reducing the impact of fentanyl in the area, and equity in the criminal justice system.