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HASTINGS — Adams County Emergency Management shared an updated on the flooding throughout the region on Thursday, Oct. 1

The rain came into our area as expected overnight. Thankfully, for the most part, it was a nice, steady rainfall. The southern portion of Adams County received the greatest rainfall totals, with some areas receiving three plus inches. At this time, our rivers, creeks, streams and dams are holding as they should, with no reports of overflow or breaches.

Crystal Lake – Ayr Area

Our primary area of concern has been around Crystal Lake near Ayr and the Little Blue River.

The Crystal Lake campground is currently closed. The Little Blue River at the bridge near Crystal Lake is full, with a significant amount of debris in the water. The river is beginning to recede, although additional upstream flow is still possible.

Farther downstream at the Marian Road bridge, the river is currently at approximately 50% of the bridge’s capacity, which is encouraging for that area and for homes located along the Little Blue.

Roads

As of 10:30 a.m., we have received no reports of structural damage or closed roads.

County roads are wet and soft, particularly along the shoulders. Please use extra caution when meeting another vehicle on a gravel road. Moving too far onto a saturated shoulder could cause your vehicle to lose traction or leave the roadway.

Please use additional caution when traveling after dark, when standing water and damaged or softened road surfaces can be difficult to see.

Flood Warning

Even though conditions are looking good overall, please continue to use caution around rivers, creeks, low-water crossings and flooded areas. Never drive around a barricade or through water covering a roadway.

We will continue monitoring conditions throughout Adams County. If additional information becomes available, I will pass it along. Thank you, and please stay safe.

NATCHEZ — Enrollment at Copiah-Lincoln Community College has climbed above 3,000 students, the college’s highest enrollment since 2019, President Dr. Dewayne Middleton told the Adams County Board of Supervisors Monday.

Middleton, who is in his fourth year as Co-Lin president, was accompanied by Melton King of Natchez, who has served on the Co-Lin board of trustees for 35 years.

Middleton said the college is also stepping up efforts to recruit students from Adams County schools.

“We have over 3,000 students at the college,” Middleton said. “That’s more students than we had since 2019. So we’re excited about the direction of that and trying to move forward.”

But Middleton said the college has room to grow its enrollment among Natchez high school graduates.

Last year, 253 students graduated from Natchez High and other schools in the area. However, only 32 of those students enrolled at Co-Lin, he said.

“I’ve been looking at our numbers, and I just wanted to touch base and let you all know what’s been going on with the schools that are located in Adams County,” Middleton said.

He said the college has charged its recruiters with becoming more visible in Natchez schools in an effort to increase that number at Co-Lin.

“We’ll be highly visible as we move forward in the high schools in our area to try to get people acclimating to Co-Lin and the great things that we have going on,” he said.

Middleton said Co-Lin offers academic, career and technical education and workforce opportunities and is working with area businesses and industries to identify training needs.

“We’ve been meeting with business industry in the area to meet their needs and to find out some of the training needs that they have, so we can accommodate them,” he said. “So that’s a big push.”

Housing remains an issue as the college’s enrollment grows.

Middleton said Co-Lin is renovating Ellis Hall, with completion expected in January 2027. The project will add 64 beds to campus housing.

“Just this year, this August, we had 173 students on our waiting list for dorms,” he said. “One hundred sixteen of those were males and 57 were females.”

The college also is working on a hazardous-mitigation grant for construction of a community safe room in Wesson, the school's main campus, that would also serve as the college’s gymnasium while providing a place for emergency operations in the county.

“That community safe room would serve as our gymnasium,” he said. “It would house our men’s and women’s basketball program and also house our volleyball program — it’s a new program that we started this year.”

The college has expanded its workforce programs, including welding. Middleton said a career and technical education program in welding has been expanded to include a night program.

The day and night programs each have about 19 or 20 students, he said.

“We’re excited about that opportunity to be able to help and move the training needs in this area forward,” Middleton said.

Co-Lin also is opening a new artificial intelligence lab on its Natchez campus. Middleton said the lab was made possible through Accelerate Mississippi and is intended to give students foundational AI knowledge and practical skills.

Middleton thanked the supervisors for their continued support of the college.

“I do want us to be a strong partner in this district,” he said. “It takes a lot of work, and I understand that. I have a great team. We’re pushing things through.”

He said the college wants to see more students prepared for jobs needed by area businesses and industries.

“We want business and industry in this area,” Middleton said. “Southwest Mississippi has been slighted. That’s how I feel, but I do want us to move toward bigger and better things. And we got to get our students more involved and get them acclimated to the right jobs to accommodate business industry in that area.”

Adams County is pleased to share the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors’ approval of the project development funding to advance the completion of the North Metro (N) Line. This marks the next important milestone in delivering on the entirety of the FasTracks vision approved by voters more than two decades ago.

The approved funding will support the environmental review, corridor validation, and preliminary design work needed to move the remaining 5.5-mile segment of the N Line toward construction. Completing these critical pre-construction activities will position the project to compete for future state and federal construction funding.

“Last night’s vote marks a significant milestone for the North Metro communities that have waited years to see the N Line completed,” said Adams County Board of Commissioners Chair Julie Duran Mullica. “This investment honors the commitment made to voters more than two decades ago and demonstrates what is possible when local governments, regional partners, and community advocates work together toward a shared goal.”

The N Line is already one of RTD’s strongest-performing commuter rail corridors, serving approximately 3,600 average weekday riders despite operating without its final extension. The completed corridor will extend commuter rail service farther north, improving regional connectivity for Adams County residents while supporting continued residential and commercial growth throughout the North Metro area.

As one of Colorado’s fastest-growing counties, Adams County continues to prioritize and advocate for transportation investments that improve mobility, reduce congestion, and support economic vitality. Completion of the N Line is expected to provide additional transportation options for residents, strengthen connections between communities, and help meet the growing demand created by continued population and employment growth across the county. Further, the county is a steadfast advocate for creating a network of transportation options that serves all people by improving access and, where possible, ensuring transportation is not a barrier to opportunity.

Adams County has long partnered with RTD, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), local municipalities, and regional stakeholders to advance the project. With project development now funded, those partners can continue the work necessary to prepare the corridor for future construction funding opportunities.

The total cost to complete final design and all pre-construction activities is currently estimated at approximately $55 million. The RTD Board’s approval of the initial $12 million allows regional partners to begin the work necessary to modernize the project and position it for the next phases of engineering, final design, and future construction funding opportunities for the final two stations.

“When completed, the N-Line will connect CO-7 to Denver, giving not only our residents, but people across Colorado more access to our growing region,” said Janet Lundquist, Director of Public Works at Adams County. “Importantly, this funding from RTD will allow us to bring work that was initially designed and approved decades ago up to the levels of safety, engineering, design, and more to fit in with the needs of 2026. This first $12 million is so important because we need to reevaluate things done in the past and approach this extension appropriately.”

To help maintain momentum, Adams County is working alongside the cities of Thornton, Westminster, Commerce City, as well as the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), to build a regional coalition that will advocate for completion of the N Line.

“While this is an important step forward, it is not the finish line,” Mullica said. “There is still significant work ahead to secure the funding needed to complete the final extension, but our commitment has never wavered. Adams County will continue advocating alongside our partners until the final stations are built and the promise of the N Line is fulfilled. Our residents have waited long enough, and they deserve nothing less.”

El Condado de Adams se complace en compartir que la Junta Directiva del Distrito Regional de Transporte (RTD) aprobó los fondos para el desarrollo del proyecto de avance para la finalización de la Línea Norte del Metro (N). Lo anterior marca el siguiente hito importante en el cumplimiento de la visión de FasTracks, aprobada por los votantes hace más de dos décadas.

Los fondos aprobados apoyarán la revisión ambiental, la validación de corredores y el trabajo de diseño preliminar necesario para dirigir el segmento restante de 5.5 millas de la Línea N hacia la construcción. Completar estas actividades críticas previas a la construcción permitirá posicionar al proyecto para que compita por futuros fondos estatales y federales para la construcción.

“La votación de anoche marca un hito significativo para las comunidades de North Metro que han esperado años para ver completada la Línea N”, dijo la presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados del condado de Adams, Julie Durán Mullica. “Esta inversión honra el compromiso que se pactó con los votantes hace más de dos décadas y demuestra lo que es posible cuando los gobiernos locales, los socios regionales y los defensores de la comunidad trabajan juntos hacia un objetivo compartido”.

La Línea N ya es uno de los corredores ferroviarios de cercanías de mayor desempeño del RTD, dando servicio a aproximadamente 3,600 pasajeros promedio entre semana, a pesar de operar sin su extensión final. El corredor terminado extenderá el servicio de trenes de cercanías más al norte, mejorando la conectividad regional para los residentes del Condado de Adams al tiempo que apoya el continuo crecimiento residencial y comercial en toda el área metropolitana norte.

Al ser uno de los condados de Colorado de más rápido crecimiento, el Condado de Adams continúa priorizando y abogando por inversiones en transporte que mejoren la movilidad, reduzcan la congestión y apoyen la vitalidad económica. Se espera que la finalización de la Línea N proporcione opciones de transporte adicionales para los residentes, fortalezca las conexiones entre las comunidades y ayude a satisfacer la creciente demanda creada por el continuo crecimiento demográfico y del empleo en todo el condado. Además, el condado es un firme defensor de la creación de una red de opciones de transporte que sirva a todas las personas mejorando el acceso y, en la medida de lo posible, asegurando que el transporte no sea una barrera para acceder a las oportunidades.

Por mucho tiempo, el condado de Adams ha estado asociado con el RTD, el Departamento de Transporte de Colorado (CDOT), el Consejo Regional de Gobierno de Denver (DRCOG), los municipios locales y las partes interesadas regionales para avanzar en el proyecto. Con el desarrollo del proyecto financiado, estos socios pueden continuar con el trabajo necesario que prepare el corredor para las futuras oportunidades de financiamiento de la construcción.

El costo total para completar el diseño final y todas las actividades previas a la construcción se estima actualmente en unos $55 millones. La aprobación por parte de la Junta del RTD de los $12 millones iniciales permite a los socios regionales comenzar las obras necesarias para modernizar el proyecto y posicionarlo para las próximas fases de ingeniería, diseño final y oportunidades futuras de financiamiento para la construcción de las dos estaciones finales.

“Cuando se termine, la línea N conectará la CO-7 con Denver, dando no solo a nuestros residentes, sino a los habitantes de Colorado, más acceso a nuestra creciente región”, dijo Janet Lundquist, directora de Obras Públicas del Condado Adams. “Es importante destacar que este financiamiento del RTD nos permitirá llevar los trabajos que inicialmente se diseñaron y aprobaron hace décadas a los niveles de seguridad, ingeniería, diseño y más para que se alineen con las necesidades del 2026. Estos primeros $12 millones son muy importantes porque necesitamos reevaluar lo que se hizo en el pasado y enfocar esta extensión de manera adecuada”.

Para ayudar a mantener el impulso, el Condado de Adams está trabajando junto con las ciudades de Thornton, Westminster, Commerce City, así como el Departamento de Transporte de Colorado (CDOT), para construir una coalición regional que abogará por la finalización de la Línea N.

“Si bien este es un paso importante hacia adelante, no es la línea de meta”, expresó Mullica. “Todavía queda mucho por hacer para obtener los fondos necesarios para completar la extensión final, pero nuestro compromiso nunca ha flaqueado. El Condado de Adams continuará abogando junto a nuestros socios hasta que se construyan las estaciones finales y se cumpla la promesa de la Línea N. Nuestros residentes ya han esperado demasiado, y se merecen nada menos que eso”.

Safe, reliable, and accessible transportation for all Adams County residents is a critical issue in our community and a key priority of the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC). That’s why the BoCC is pleased to announce its appointment of Joyce Downing to RTD District J Director, filling a vacancy left by Vince Buzek. The BoCC voted on the appointment during its Public Hearing on July 21, and she will be sworn in on July 28.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors is responsible for advancing public transit policies, priorities, and goals across the entire Denver Metro region, and District J, specifically, is responsible for the cities of Westminster, Northglenn, Federal Heights, parts of Thornton, and parts of unincorporated Adams and Jefferson Counties.

“Joyce has been a steadfast advocate for North Metro transit and has worked for decades to improve transportation options for our communities,” said Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica, Chair of the BoCC. “As a board, we are excited to see Joyce step into this role, and we are committed to continuing our strong partnership with RTD as we advance the transportation priorities that are so important to Adams County and the North Metro region.”

Downing previously served as both the Mayor and a City Council member for Northglenn, as well as serving on many regional and national committees. Her public service in the city spanned three decades, and she continues to be a committed champion for the needs of her community and neighbors.

“Joyce’s experience will allow her to provide a crucial voice at the table for our county’s residents when it comes to public transportation decisions,” Mullica said. “The BoCC also wants to thank Vince Buzek for his committed service and representation of the region during his time on the RTD Board of Directors, as—much like the public transit system—it takes a network of people working together to make sure our community’s needs are fully met.”

Downing’s appointment will last through 2026 until a new board member can be elected in the November general election. RTD board members are chosen by the voters, but if a director resigns before their term ends, the vacancy is filled by the county commissioners from the county where the director was elected. Because the majority of this district is in Adams County, the BoCC was responsible for appointing Buzek’s replacement.

This responsibility to choose a director is one the BoCC takes seriously, as elected officials themselves, as residents of this county, and as unwavering advocates for a transportation system in the region that serves all people. Adams County spans more than 1,100 square miles and is often hailed as a nexus for transportation in the state, with interstates, major roadways, rail lines, airports, and more all intersecting within our communities. Ensuring the public transit system is a key, interconnected part of that is a critical priority for the BoCC and the county.

Buzek served in his role for eight years, and retired effective July 17. Learn more about the RTD Board of Directors and more about Adams County’s transportation priorities.

Un transporte seguro, confiable y accesible para todos los residentes del condado de Adams es un tema fundamental en nuestra comunidad y una prioridad clave de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Adams (BoCC). Por eso, la BoCC se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de Joyce Downing como directora del Distrito J del RTD, cubriendo así la vacante dejada por Vince Buzek. La Junta de Comisionados del Condado aprobó el nombramiento durante su audiencia pública del 21 de julio, y ella tomará posesión del cargo el 28 de julio.

La Junta Directiva del Distrito Regional de Transporte (RTD) es responsable de impulsar las políticas, prioridades y objetivos del transporte público en toda la región metropolitana de Denver, y el Distrito J, en concreto, abarca las ciudades de Westminster, Northglenn, Federal Heights, partes de Thornton y zonas no incorporadas de los condados de Adams y Jefferson.

“Joyce ha sido una firme defensora del transporte público del norte del área metropolitana y ha trabajado durante décadas para mejorar las opciones de transporte de nuestras comunidades”, dijo la comisionada Julie Duran Mullica, presidenta de la BoCC. “Como junta, nos alegra mucho que Joyce asuma este cargo, y nos comprometemos a continuar nuestra sólida colaboración con el RTD mientras impulsamos las prioridades de transporte que son tan importantes para el condado de Adams y la región del norte del área metropolitana”.

Downing ocupó anteriormente los cargos de alcaldesa y concejala de Northglenn, además de formar parte de numerosos comités regionales y nacionales. Su trayectoria en el servicio público de la ciudad abarca tres décadas, y sigue siendo una firme defensora de las necesidades de su comunidad y de sus vecinos.

La experiencia de Joyce le permitirá aportar una voz crucial a la hora de tomar decisiones sobre el transporte público en nombre de los residentes de nuestro condado”, dijo Mullica. “La BoCC también quiere agradecer a Vince Buzek su dedicación y su labor de representación de la región durante su mandato en la Junta Directiva del RTD, ya que, al igual que ocurre con el sistema de transporte público, se necesita una red de personas que trabajen juntas para garantizar que se satisfagan plenamente las necesidades de nuestra comunidad”.

El nombramiento de Downing se prolongará hasta 2026, hasta que se elija a un nuevo miembro de la junta en las elecciones generales de noviembre. Los miembros de la junta del RTD son elegidos por los votantes, pero si un director renuncia antes de que finalice su mandato, la vacante la cubren los comisionados del condado en el que fue elegido dicho director. Dado que la mayor parte de este distrito se encuentra en el condado de Adams, la BoCC era la encargada de nombrar al sustituto de Buzek.

La BoCC se toma muy en serio esta responsabilidad de elegir a un director, tanto en su calidad de cargos electos como de residentes de este condado y como defensores incondicionales de un sistema de transporte en la región que preste servicio a toda la población. El condado de Adams abarca más de 1.100 millas cuadradas y suele considerarse un nexo de unión para el transporte en el estado, ya que en nuestras comunidades se cruzan autopistas interestatales, carreteras principales, líneas ferroviarias, aeropuertos y otras infraestructuras. Garantizar que el sistema de transporte público sea una parte clave e interconectada de todo ello es una prioridad fundamental para la BoCC y para el condado.

Buzek ocupó este cargo durante ocho años y se jubiló oficialmente el 17 de julio. Obtenga más información sobre la Junta Directiva del RTD y sobre las prioridades de transporte del Condado de Adams.

Adams County awarded local artist David Ocelotl Garcia a $350,000 contract to design, fabricate, and install a sculpture series on Pecos Street in southwest Adams County with integrated community engagement.

This project is connected to the county’s recent Public Works infrastructure improvements, including the Pecos Street Widening Project completed in 2025. This major infrastructure project was a complete reconstruction and widening of Pecos from West 52nd Avenue to West 56th Avenue.

The open call for artists had over 150 applications and was juried by a unique artist selection panel made up of local community members, project stakeholders, and members of the Adams County Arts & Culture Commission, appointed by the board of county commissioners.

“Adams County is so excited to welcome David Ocelotl Garcia as the artist for this project,” said Kathy Henson, Vice Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners. “This is a great example of the county’s continued commitment to investing in our communities through roadway infrastructure and public art projects.”

The project concept will be inspired by the urban-industrial area that has a blend of a neighborhood with new and generational community members and industrial buildings and commerce, including the site of the Pecos Logistics Park. The heavy commuter line sees nearly a million people annually going between north Denver and southwest Adams County.

“I am honored to accept the award for the Pecos Median Sculpture Series in Adams County,” said David Ocelotl Garcia. “My art practice of Abstract Imaginism is rooted in energy and the exploration and expression of cultural identity. I’m especially excited to connect with the surrounding communities to share the energy of art and uncover stories of history, culture, and passion.”

El condado de Adams otorgó al artista local David Ocelotl García un contrato de $350,000 para diseñar, fabricar e instalar una serie de esculturas en Pecos Street, en el suroeste del condado de Adams, con participación comunitaria integrada.

Este proyecto está relacionado con las recientes mejoras de infraestructura de obras públicas del condado, incluido el Proyecto de ampliación de Pecos Street, completado en 2025. Este gran proyecto de infraestructura fue una reconstrucción completa y la ampliación de Pecos desde West 52nd Avenue hasta West 56th Avenue.

La convocatoria abierta para artistas tuvo más de 150 solicitudes y fue jurado por un panel único de selección de artistas compuesto por miembros de la comunidad local, partes interesadas del proyecto y miembros de la Comisión de Arte y Cultura del Condado de Adams, nombrados por la junta de comisionados del condado.

“El Condado de Adams está muy emocionado de dar la bienvenida a David Ocelotl Garcia como artista para este proyecto”, dijo Kathy Henson, vicepresidenta de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Adams. “Este es un gran ejemplo del compromiso continuo del condado de invertir en nuestras comunidades a través de proyectos de infraestructura vial y arte público”.

El concepto del proyecto se inspirará en la zona urbano-industrial, que combina un barrio con residentes de todas las edades, tanto nuevos como de toda la vida, con edificios industriales y locales comerciales, incluido el emplazamiento del Pecos Logistics Park. La pesada línea de cercanías ve a casi un millón de personas anualmente yendo entre el norte de Denver y el suroeste del condado de Adams.

“Me siento honrado de aceptar el premio a la Serie de Escultura Mediana de Pecos en el Condado de Adams”, dijo David Ocelotl García. “Mi práctica artística del imaginismo abstracto está arraigada en la energía y la exploración y expresión de la identidad cultural. Estoy especialmente emocionado de conectarme con las comunidades circundantes para compartir la energía del arte y descubrir historias de historia, cultura y pasión”.