This week, we sit down with Tabatha Gormley, Community Engagement Manager at Riverdale Animal Shelter. She shares how the new facility has been transforming the lives of shelter pets, a big upgrade coming soon, what adopting really looks like today, and much more. Animal lovers and future pet parents, this episode is for you!

All in Adams -- Riverdale Animal Shelter

In honor of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re meeting with Maritza Orozco-Reyes from the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) to discuss ACHD’s free Diabetes management program, Living with Diabetes: Diabetes

Self-Management Education and Support.

Link: https://adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/programs-services/diabetes-heart-health/living-with-diabetes/

All in Adams -- Living with Diabetes (Diabetes Management Program)

It’s a Thanksgiving tradition at the Adams County Sheriff’s Office—Operation Freebird. Each year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, ACSO joins forces with community partners to make sure local families have everything they need for a holiday feast. This year, ACSO, Adams County, Food Bank of the Rockies, and Mountain States Toyota are teaming up to provide Thanksgiving meals for more than 1,400 families across the county.

On today’s episode of Breaking & Adventuring, Karla Ojeda from Adams County Human Resources and Nicole Narverud, ACSO’s Community Relations Manager, share how Operation Freebird goes beyond a one-day event to support people year-round—and what’s in store for this year’s celebration.

Do you have questions? We want to answer them. Send us an email to CommunityConnections@AdamsSheriffCO.gov

Episode 16 - Operation Freebird

In honor of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re meeting with Kristen Hinkle from the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) to discuss ACHD’s free Diabetes prevention program, Journey to Wellness.

Link: https://adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/programs-services/diabetes-heart-health/diabetes-prevention/

All in Adams -- Journey to Wellness (Diabetes Prevention Program)

In honor of October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Our Digital Media Specialist Joey Sykes chats with Information Technology & Innovation Deputy Director Jennifer Council and Systems Analyst & Technology Trainer Crystal Hoffner about the best ways to stay safe and secure on the web. The trio also discusses the new Adams County website (adamscountyco.gov) and its new features, including accessibility, an enhanced search tool, and more.

All in Adams--Cybersecurity Month and Our New Website!

Several weeks ago, the Adams County Board of Commissioners hosted a Business Town Hall in partnership with our Community and Economic Development (CED) Department and AC-REP. On this episode of All in Adams, Commissioner Lynn Baca and CED Director Jenni Hall recap the conversation, highlight topics raised by local business owners, and share how the county is fostering conversations like this to build an effective culture of community engagement.

All in Adams--Adams County Business Town Hall Recap

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For more than 40 years, Chief Investigator Jerry Means has dedicated his life to uncovering the truth behind the flames. From the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to Adams County Fire Rescue, Jerry’s work has often brought him side-by-side with sheriff’s deputies, unraveling the mysteries of fire scenes across the state. In this episode, he shares stories from the front lines of fire investigation—and how his passion helped preserve the legacy of America’s fire dogs.

Do you want to donate to help provide more trained fire dogs to firefighters throughout the country? Go to https://www.internationalfd.org/and donate today.

Do you have questions? We want to answer them. Send us an email to CommunityConnections@AdamsSheriffCO.gov

Episode 15 - Into The Smoke

What really happens when fire investigators and sheriff’s deputies join forces?
Chief Investigator Jerry Means from Adams County Fire Rescue takes us inside his 40-year career—from uncovering the causes behind Colorado’s most complex fires to helping honor the legacy of America’s fire dogs. Hear how his work with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation forged powerful partnerships across law enforcement.

Do you want to donate to help provide more trained fire dogs to firefighters throughout the country? Go to https://www.internationalfd.org/and donate today.

Do you have questions? We want to answer them. Send us an email to CommunityConnections@AdamsSheriffCO.gov

Jim Seneca was just beginning his career in law enforcement in 1987 when a routine doctor’s visit changed everything. What he thought was the flu turned out to be leukemia—and with only a 30% chance of survival, the odds were stacked against him. Jim fought through, recovered, and went on to serve with the Aurora Police Department. Out of his experience, he founded Cops Fighting Cancer, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children facing the same battle he once endured. In this episode, Jim shares his journey, the impact of Cops Fighting Cancer on families in crisis, and how Colorado law enforcement unites each year to bring hope and joy to children in the hospital.

If you want to donate to Cops Fighting Cancer, please visit their website at https://copsfightingcancer.org

Do you have questions? We want to answer them. Send us an email to CommunityConnections@AdamsSheriffCO.gov

Episode 14 – Cops Fighting Cancer

Children are in kinship care when they cannot live with their parents, but live full-time with a relative or any non-relative who has a longstanding relationship with the child or family. This week we talk with administrators from Adams County Kinship Care as well as two County Commissioners who have had personal experiences with Kinship Care.

All in Adams--Kinship Care Month

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An in-depth look into the lives and the work of the men and women of the Adams County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. Sgt. Adam Sherman invites guest within ACSO and throughout the law enforcement community to discuss the reasons they decided to pursue career in policing, what obstacles they have encountered, and what has motivated them to serve their community. 

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