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/

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/

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.

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.

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.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of All in Adams, we sit down with with ovarian cancer survivor Commissioner Lynn Baca and Thomassen Davis from the Adams County Health Department to shine a light on the importance of awareness, support, early detection and more. We'll also dive into the changing landscape of cancer prevention and how services offered here at Adams County are helping people take charge of their health.

On Monday, August, 25th County Commissioners held a Community Concerns Town Hall event at Anythink Library, Huron St. On this episode of All in Adams, Commissioners Baca and Duran Mullica discuss some of the most pressing issues brought forth by our residents.

Connection Takes Courage – Suicide Prevention.

Supporting Families, Changing Lives: Inside Child Support Services In this episode, we sit down with Bernadette Ebert, Child Support Case Manager, and Jeremy Sawyer, Child Support Administrator, to learn more about the vital work of Adams County's child support services team. From helping families find stability to ensuring kids have what they need to thrive, Bernadette and Jeremy share the real-world impact of their work and the personal stories that keep them inspired every day. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how child support services make a difference in our community.

Welcome to All In Adams, the Adams County podcast where we connect you with the people, programs, and conversations shaping our community. In this episode, Zoe Ocampo of the Cultural Arts Team joins the podcast. Learn more about upcoming projects the team is working on and and update on the next Adams County Poet Laureate.

Meet Dionne Stroter: Adams County's New County Manager In this episode, we sit down with Dionne Stroter, the newly selected County Manager for Adams County. With a strong background in public service and a passion for community-centered leadership, Dionne shares her vision for the county, her priorities for the months ahead, and what drives her commitment to building a more resilient, equitable, and responsive local government. Tune in to get to know the leader guiding Adams County into its next chapter.

The popular Back-to-School Bash event is back this year, and it's got a new addition and name. It's now the Back-to-School Bash and Beyond: From Learning to Earning. The Human Services department and Workforce & Business Center have teamed up to provide Adams County students with the school supplies they need, while also providing a job fair for the adults and older students in the family. This week, we're joined by some special guests to learn more about this fun event. Links mentioned in this episode: https://adcogov.org/workforce-business-center https://adcogov.org/back-school-bash

Welcome to All In Adams, the Adams County podcast where we connect you with the people, programs, and conversations shaping our community. In this episode, Allison Blakeney of the Poverty Reduction Team joins the podcast. Allison shares more about their role with Adams County and how they've used past experiences to help support Adams County residents.

Thank you for tuning in to All in Adams. This episode we host special guest Kelsey Root. Kelsey is a child welfare Assessment Supervisor and also Adams County's Winter Overall Employee of the Season. We talk to Kelsey about what drives her to help families overcome some of the hardest journeys in life, and what it means to her to be honored by her peers.

Welcome to All In Adams, the Adams County podcast where we connect you with the people, programs, and conversations shaping our community. In this episode, learn more about the Adams County Tool Shed and Block Party Trailer. Interested in reserving the Tool Shed? Learn more: adcogov.org/tool-shed. Ready to plan your next block party? Reserve the trailer here: adcogov.org/block-party.

Welcome to All In Adams, the Adams County podcast where we connect you with the people, programs, and conversations shaping our community. In this episode, we're recapping some of the top questions from our first town hall of the year. Joining us is Lynn Baca, Chair of the Adams County Board of Commissioners, to talk about what we heard from residents—and how we're responding. From federal funding to infrastructure and everything in between, we're covering what matters most to you. Hear the entire Telephone Town Hall Meeting here: https://youtu.be/vCpAxatQZ-4

In this episode of All in Adams we introduce you to our 2025 Adams County Fair Queen, Sidney Linn Romo Sonneman and 2025 Adams County Fair Lady in Waiting, Jordynn Kellogg. We talk about their path to the crown and some of their favorite parts of being royalty. Join us with special guest host and former Adams County Fair Queen Courtney Cox as we go All in Adams.

Welcome to All In Adams, the podcast that brings you the stories, people, and initiatives shaping our community! Today, we're lacing up our running shoes and hitting the pavement for a great cause, the Adams County Foster Care 5K! This annual event isn't just about crossing the finish line, it's about raising awareness and support for the incredible kids and families in our foster care system. Whether you're a seasoned runner or someone who just found their sneakers in the back of the closet, we've got you covered. We'll talk about how you can go from couch to 5K in just 30 days and hear from foster care advocates who are running for a reason. So hit play, and let's get All In for foster care! Links mentioned in the show: Register for the 5k: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Brighton/AdamsCountyFosterCare5K Learn more about Adams County Foster Care Programs: https://adcogov.org/foster-care Train with Strava for the Foster Care 5k: https://www.strava.com/register/free?cta=sign-up&element=global-header&source=reactful_about

Welcome to All In Adams, the podcast that brings you the stories, people, and initiatives shaping our community! Today, Adams County Cultural Arts Manager Zoe Ocampo discusses the Adams County Poet Laureate Program. Adams County Poet Laureate, Kerrie Joy, is not only a poet, but a singer/songwriter, storyteller, educator, and revolutionary. Her work in Adams County communities is inspiring, thought-provoking, and elevating. She'll be our Poet Laureate through August 2025 so be sure to catch an event, a workshop, or a performance. Learn more about Kerrie Joy here [https://kerriejoy.com/kerrie-joy-home] and stay up to date on upcoming events and workshops here [https://www.anythinklibraries.org/sincerely-adcopoetlaureate].

Welcome to the final episode of our special "All In Adams" commissioner interview series, where we've been sitting down with the leaders shaping the future of Adams County. Today, we're closing things out with Commissioner Steve O'Dorisio, who brings a unique perspective from years of public service, deep community roots, and a strong focus on smart growth and innovation. We'll hear about his vision for the county, the challenges he sees ahead, and what being "All In" truly means to him. Let's dive in.