Jeffco Commissioners Approve American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Sheriff Staffing

In partnership with the Sheriff’s Office, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved up to $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for staffing and retention in the Sheriff’s Office Detention Services Division. As part of the co...

Jeffco Wildfire Safe Team Using ARPA Funding to Reduce Wildfire Risks, Protect Residents

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity in Colorado, Jefferson County formed the Jeffco Wildfire Safe Team (JWS) with this primary focus: protect people and structures, reduce fuels, and recycle biomass across the county. With the help of $2.8 mil...

Staying Safe During a Natural Disaster Requires Early Preparation

One of the best ways to prepare for a disaster – whether it’s wildfire or flooding or a major weather incident – is to be ready before it strikes. 

September is National Preparedness Month. It’s a helpful re...

The "Road" to Success

It’s that time of the year - - school buses on the road, more bikes on the sidewalks and an increase in traffic overall.

Educators, students, families, and communities across the county are returning to school for the 2023-24 academic year.&n...

Facelift for Multiple Jeffco Plans including Comprehensive Master Plan

Jefferson County’s diverse communities attract visitors to our parks, trails, and downtown main streets. Some of those visitors decide to stay. Our county is a unique mix of urban, rural, mountains, and plains. This wonderful diversity is what I love most...

Breaking Ground in Wheat Ridge: The Ives

On April 25, the Jeffco Commissioners, along with many city and county partners, broke ground in Wheat Ridge on The Ives.  

A 50-unit community housing those earning 30-60% AMI with half of the units subsidized by Foothills Regional Housing to hou...

Filling Jeffco Food Pantries

Each year the County Commissioners meet with representatives from the local leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (“LDS”). Last year, LDS leaders asked Commissioners what they were seeing and the needs in the community. The Commission...

Helping Those In Need

2023 began like 2022 ended, severe cold weather and temperatures. In fact, Denver tied a 38-year-old cold record at the end of January. 

With those kinds of temperatures our most vulnerable constituents are threatened and for those that don’t have...

TABOR, ARPA and Developing the Jefferson County Budget

Op-Ed Authors: Commissioners Tracy Kraft-Tharp, Andy Kerr, Lesley Dahlkemper

For some, the county budget may seem like nothing more than a thick pile of indecipherable numbers, detailed charts and spreadsheets. For us, it captures the community’s...

Jeffco's Deputy Chief Clerk observes Uzbekistan Election

The nonpartisan international organization, OSCE, observes elections worldwide to report on their transparency and security. Most northern-hemisphere countries are members of the OSCE, including the US, and they deploy election officials to every major el...

Election judge donates accessible voting booths

Jeffco I Voted sticker design revealed

While Colorado has proven that vote by mail is the most effective, inclusive, secure way to vote there is, it's meant that the classic "I Voted" sticker has been reserved for those who vote in-person at our voting centers--a very small ...

Clerk's Office celebrates Pride with Limited Edition Marriage Licenses

This June, the Jeffco Clerk's Office is proud to celebrate Pride with LGBTQ+ couples and allies. All marriage license applicants can request limited edition rainbow seals for your marriage licenses and souvenir pens for signing them, while supplies last.

C...

Welcome Clerk and Recorder Amanda M. Gonzalez!

Amanda M. Gonzalez took the oath of office today to become the next Clerk and Recorder of Jefferson County. She succeeds outgoing Clerk George Stern. Here is more information about Clerk Gonzalez:

Amanda Gonzalez has spent her career creating policies that...

Clerk and Recorder team celebrates four years of achievements

Our entire team went above and beyond these past four years to build a 21st-century Clerk and Recorder’s office. Visit our Achievements page to learn more.

Jeffco DMV wins another national award

The Center for Digital Government recently honored the Jefferson County Motor Vehicle division with a national Government Experience Award for the office's online chat. 

The Jeffco DMV recently expanded its online chat function to serve m...

Jeffco Clerk & Recorder teams honored for innovation

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Baca, Jeannette Louise - Homicide

On June 11, 1978, the nude body of Jeannette Louise Baca, DOB 12/05/1960 was found dumped and concealed 6.7 miles south of US Hwy 285 on Foxton Road in Conifer, Colorado. Her body was located by two hikers in the area and was found at the bottom of a 10 f...

Barrett, Colleen Kay - Missing Person

Colleen Barrett was sharing a residence on the 5800 block of Rapp Street in Englewood with boyfriend Robert Alurac until July 19, 2007, when she went missing. A few days later, on July 23, a real estate agent showing a home near Morrison discovered Alurac...

Beck, Margaret Peggy - Homicide - SOLVED

On Aug. 18, 1963, Margaret "Peggy" Beck, a 16-year-old Girl Scout aide, was found dead at the Flying G Ranch Girl Scout camp near Deckers. Beck, who had been sleeping alone in a tent near many other campers, had been sexually assaulted and stran...

Betts, Dellmer - Homicide

On Sunday, April 27, 1986, hikers found the body of a white male in a drainage ditch at Highway 6, about 4.5 miles west of Highway 58. The body was identified as 29-year-old Dellmer Betts, who had recently been released from prison after serving time for ...

Boisvert, Elie Phil - Homicide

On June 9, 1965, neighbors in the 1800 block of Cody Street heard yelling at about 2 p.m. They went outside to discover Elie Boisvert had been cut, and he was yelling at a male to leave. Witnesses described the person as a black male, 35 to 40 years of ag...

Burton, Helen - Homicide

On July 31, 1982, the nude body of Helen Burton, DOB 03/16/1923 was found by a child and his father while playing in the park located on Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton, Colorado. Helen was reported missing out of Denver City on July 10, 1982 and was ...

Cassel, Frederich H. - Homicide

On Nov. 3, 1972, Frederich H. Cassel began to complain of chest congestion. He was admitted to the hospital on November 9 of that year, and, after feeling better, he was released on Nov. 30. Cassel was then readmitted to the hospital on Dec. 8, 1972, comp...

Caudill, Jessica - Homicide

On April 14, 1990 hikers on North Table Mountain located the body of a female in a ravine just off of Highway 58. Investigation determined that the body was that of 15 year old Jessica Caudill, who had been deceased for several days.Jessica was a runaway ...

Cohen, Harold Murphy - Homicide

On Saturday, Nov. 1949, 38-year-old Harold Murphy Cohen was reported missing to the Denver Police Department. Cohen, who went by the name Murphy or "Murph," was a known gambler and fight referee. He had reportedly attended a ceremonial dinner at...

Cooley, Melanie Suzy - Homicide

On April 15, 1975, Melanie "Suzy" Cooley left Nederland High School where she was a senior. She was last seen hitchhiking in Nederland. A road maintenance worker found her body on May 2, 1975, in Coal Creek Canyon.

Cooley was last seen wearing bl...

Corriveau, Hollis Jim Sr. - Homicide

On Sunday, Nov. 11, 1970, residents found a body in a ditch in the 4900 block of South Wadsworth Boulevard. The body was identified as 46-year-old Hollis “Jim” Corriveau Sr. Corriveau was last seen at about 8 p.m. on the evening of Nov...

Cortez, Lenora Christina - Homicide

On November 24, 1985, the nude body of Lenora Cristina Cortez, DOB 06/02/1964 was found on the side of US Hwy 285 and Light Lane in Conifer, Colorado by a motorist. Lenora was identified by her family members and was described as a transient without a per...

Coursey, Nora Lois - Homicide

The body of 30-year-old Nora Lois Coursey was found on July 9, 1957, about a mile west of Phillipsburg on Colorado State Highway 124 (Deer Creek Canyon Road). Coursey had been missing since June 19, 1957, when she attended an afternoon birthday party with...

DeTemple, Julia Ann - Homicide

On September 17, 1986, two employees were loading gravel on outlying Coors property, east of Highway 58 and McIntyre Street. They found a badly decomposed body in the nearby brush. Investigation determined that the body was that of 26 year old Julia DeTem...

Dotson, Nonnie - Missing Person

The Air Force nurse from San Antonio was visiting her brother in South Jefferson County on Nov. 19, 2006. She was last seen at her brother's house near Kipling and C-470.Dotson was to report back to the Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio two days afte...

Einsphar, Steven (a.k.a. Sparr, Steve) - Missing

On October 27, 2017, Steven Einsphar, also known as Steve Sparr, was last seen getting into a vehicle at an acquaintance’s house near the area of South Kuehster Road and Dancing Bear Trail.  During the course of the investigation inform...

Fuster, Elvin - Homicide

During the late afternoon of July 13, 1981, a resident in the 4000 block of Easley road in Golden reported what appeared to be a dead body on his property. The sheriff's office responded and found the body of Elvin Victor Fuster, a 19-year-old male who ha...

Garcia, Jose San Juan - Homicide

On October 28, 1990, the body of Jose San Juan Garcia, DOB 05/20/1960 was found on the south side of Interstate 70 at mile marker 249. Jose had received multiple gunshot wounds. Jose was a Mexican national who was working and living in Vail, Colorado. The...

Garrick Jr., John Joseph - Homicide

On February 12, 1982, the body of John Joseph Garrick JR, DOB 11/04/1946 was found at his residence located at 132 Paradise Road in Golden, Colorado. John had received multiple gunshot wounds to his body. He was found by two construction workers who had b...

Gonzales, Lucas - Homicide

On Jan. 31, 1995, Lucas Gonzales left his home with his uncle at about 2 p.m. He told his wife he would be back within 45 minutes. Gonzales and his uncle were in a white, two-door, 1992 Hyundai Excel. The uncle said he dropped Gonzales off near 46th and F...

Groezinger, Mark - Homicide

On the morning of April 7, 1984, deputies responded to a report of a body lying on the front seat of a parked vehicle at Mother Cabrini Shrine, located near I-70 and Highway 40 in Golden. At the scene, deputies found the body of Mark Groezinger lying in t...

Hein, Mitchell - Missing Person

Mitchell Hein was 23 years old in 1983 when he left his parents' house in Golden and headed to Oklahoma. Hein had spent some time wandering from place to place, including Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma and California.

Hein was allegedly traveling with friends i...

Hoffman, Jarl - Homicide

On May 19, 1976, at about 2:58 a.m., 21-year old Camp George West Honor Camp inmate Jarl Hoffman was playing billiards in the recreation building with other inmates when someone from outside, near Old Golden Road, shot him. A vehicle was seen speeding awa...

Hutchings, Linda - Homicide

On Sept. 1, 1979, a family picking cattails found a body down an embankment, near Indiana and West 82nd Avenue. The body was later identified as Linda Hutchings, a 17-year-old Arvada resident, who was reported missing to the Arvada Police Department on Au...

Kuetemeier, Ronald - Missing Person

Ronald Kuetemeier, 57 years of age, was last seen at his home in Evergreen on Friday, June 14, 2013. His wife contacted the sheriff's office to report him as a missing person the following day. Kuetemeier works in the IT field and is currently unemployed....

Kunselman, Nick and Hart, Stephanie - Homicide

Lilly, John - Homicide

On July 2, 1979, at about 9:30 p.m., drivers along West 64th Avenue, about one-half mile west of Easley, found a man's body in the road. The body was identified as 27-year-old John Lilly, who had died of gunshot wounds. Lilly, who was known to sell drugs,...

Lingaas, Dennis Oscar - Homicide

On April 7, 1994, human remains were found by a US Forest Service worker in the area of Forest Service Road 695 and County Road 96. The remains were later identified to be that of Dennis Oscar Lingaas, DOB 04/20/1945. Dennis was reported missing out of De...

Lucero, Eugene - Homicide

On February 22, 1995, the body of Eugene Lucero, DOB 11/23/1945 was found in the White Ranch Open Space Park west of Golden, Colorado. Eugene was a Metro Taxi Cab driver and picked up a passenger at the Sapp Brother’s Truck Stop at I-70 and Quebec Street ...

Mabbutt, Lorne - Homicide

On December 14, 2012, three hikers in the area of Red Rocks Park contact a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy at the Trading Post. They told the Deputy that while they were hiking west of the amphitheater they discovered a human skeleton. ...

MacLean, Shannon Rose - Homicide

On or about April 29, 1988, 19-year-old Shannon Rose MacLean was hitchhiking with a female friend on Broadway between Evans and Mississippi in Denver. The women got a ride from a white man, described as being in his early 30s with a chubby build. He was b...

Malin, Richard Gary - Homicide

On August 16, 1976, at 8:30 a.m., Richard Gary Malin, DOB 03/10/1941 was found deceased by his wife at their residence located at 30290 Palomino Drive in Evergreen, Colorado. Richard was found just inside the front door of the residence and had been shot....

Moore, Jeannie - Homicide - SOLVED

On Aug. 25, 1981, Jeannie Moore left her home for work at the Tenneco gas station at 13th and Wadsworth. As usual, she began hitchhiking at the onramp from Harlan to westbound I-70 at about 7:10 a.m. An employee and a customer at a nearby gas station, alo...

Malonson, Brandi Jo - Missing Person

Brandi Jo Malonson's family last saw her in December 2006 when she left their house in South Jefferson County. Malonson was on probation at the time of her disappearance and has a history of drug use. A few months after her disappearance, friends and asso...

Murray, James William - Homicide

On May 15, 1988, residents of a Deer Creek Canyon home experienced problems with their toilet. After trying several remedies, the residents opened the septic tank and discovered a body inside. With help from Aspen Septic Service and the Jefferson County C...

Neill, Joyce - Homicide

On April 13, 1969, a family picnicking found the body of 17-year-old Joyce Neill about three miles up Golden Gate Park Road from the turn off to Crawford Gulch. Neill's body was located down an embankment from the road. She had moved to Denver from Arizon...

Nygaard, John - Homicide

On May 24, 1977 workers for Robinson Brick arrived at the entrance to the Chieftain Mine, immediately west of the Lakewood Motorcycle Park located at about 15000 West Alameda Parkway. Upon exiting the gate at about 6:40 am they discovered the body of John...

Paddock-Weeks, Jacob C. – Missing

On February 4, 2019, Jacob C. Paddock-Weeks was reported missing.  He was last seen on February 2, 2019, in the area of U.S. Highway 285 near Mile Marker 246 after being involved in a motor vehicle accident.  An attempt to locate Jacob w...

Pillman, Judy Tina - Homicide

On Oct. 26, 1986, two fishermen arrived on the west side of Chatfield State Park near South Wadsworth Boulevard to go fishing. Their dog located a body partially covered with brush. Investigation determined the body was that of 24-year-old Judy Pillman, w...

Schmidt, Terry - Missing Person

On September 6, 2002, Terry Schmidt, DOB 01/21/1949 was reported missing while staying at the Lost Valley Ranch located at 29555 Goose Creek Road. Terry had traveled with her husband, Wiltz Wagner, from Indiana to attend an annual conference. Terry&rs...

Stone, Sharon - Homicide

On July 28, 1989, a man trying to find a hubcap discovered a body down an embankment about one-half mile west of Highway 93 on Golden Gate Canyon Road. The body was identified as Sharon Stone, who had also used the names Sharon Flynn and Sharon Geionety. ...

Unknown - Unidentified Remains - Male

On July 24, 2000, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call from a Jefferson County Open Space worker who advised that skeletal remains were found on Mount Galbraith located on Golden Gate Canyon Road in Golden, Colorado. T...

Unknown 1972 - Unidentified Remains - Female

On Aug. 27, 1972, skeletal remains were found on Forest Road 554, about one mile east of the Park and Jefferson County lines. The remains were determined to be that of a female, about 17 to 23 years of age, between 5 foot and 5 foot 3 inches tall with dar...

Unknown 1977 - Homicide - Male

On Feb. 13, 1977, hikers discovered a body in a military-type, mummy style sleeping bag, about 100 feet over the embankment from Highway 285, a mile south of Colorado Highway 8. An autopsy indicated the male body had been there between 30 and 60 days befo...

Unknown Male Baby - Homicide

On March 24, 1966, a man out on a drive found a male baby wrapped in blue cloth. The man had stopped in a pull-out 2 miles south of Simms on Alameda and saw the baby down an embankment. The newborn was determined to have been full term and had died of exp...

VanDuyn, Rick - Homicide

Rick VanDuyn, a 27-year-old Genesee resident, was working as a security guard for Evergreen Security on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1986. After picking up the day's proceeds from the Safeway in Conifer, he drove in his marked, Evergreen Security car to the Mountain ...

Witt, Rosetta - Homicide

On October 2, 1961, 74-year-old Rosetta Witt was shot in her small grocery store attached to her home at 5050 Carr St. at about 10:44 a.m. Money was missing from the cash register. Shortly before the shooting, a white male (depicted in the composite drawi...

Find Benefits with MyFriendBen

MyFriendBen is a way for customers to take a quick screener to be sure you're receiving all of the benefits and programs you may be eligible for to achieve your own prosperity. MyFriendBen will give you an estimate of how much you may be able to ...

Apply to Receive a Battery Backup Power System

Colorado Medicaid members who utilize life-sustaining medical equipment are invited to apply for a battery backup power system to power devices during an emergency. Applications are now open. 

Those who live in a group home or alternative care fac...

Access Services Virtually

Human Services and Laramie buildings are open for limited in-person services Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30am – 5:30pm. Buildings are closed on Fridays but services are available virtually. 

Services are encouraged to be accessed vi...

Jeffco Innovation Team Wins National Awards

Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Team of the Year

The American Business Awards honored the Jeffco Innovation Team in the category of Technology Team of the Year with a Gold Stevie® Award, the top award. The Innovation Team inside of the Business ...

Jefferson County Awarded Grant to Install EV Charging Stations

Charging your electric car in Jefferson County is about to get a little easier. The county is installing new electric vehicle charging stations at popular Jefferson County parks. Some of the stations will also provide additional charging for county vehicl...

Innovation Interns Research and Pilot New Solutions for Jeffco (December 2022)

The Fall 2022 Innovation Internship Program has ended, and we are proud of the achievements of this cohort! The interns at Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) spent their Fall?term working with Jeffco employees across several departments to researc...

Innovation Interns Research and Pilot New Solutions for Jeffco (Summer 2022)

The 2022 Summer Innovation Internship Program has ended, and we are proud of the achievements of this cohort! The interns at Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) spent their summer semester working with Jeffco employees across several depar...

YourJeffco App Allows Citizens to Submit Road Maintenance Requests

Jefferson County is excited to launch a new website and app, YourJeffco, that enables citizens, visitors, and business owners in the county to report issues and concerns about roads and bridges maintained by Jefferson County.

Visit the YourJeffco web porta...

Marlin McDaniel Wins Granicus' Innovator of the Year Award

Granicus, the premier provider of government experience cloud tools, recently announced the winners of its 13th annual Digital Government Awards.

Team Jeffco's Marlin McDaniel was honored with the Innovator of the Year Award. McDaniel founded and ...

Jefferson County Archives Launches New Website

The Jefferson County Archives has been very busy over the past year implementing a newly designed website to make historical information about the county easier to find. It contains links to a keyword searchable catalog, a brand-new digital collections si...

Innovation Interns Research and Pilot New Solutions for Jeffco (Spring 2022)

The 2022 Spring Innovation Internship Program has come to a close and we are proud of the achievements of this cohort! The interns at Business Innovation & Technology spent their spring semesters working with Jeffco employees across several department...

New Technology Improves Community Engagement at Public Meetings

Jefferson County is committed to engaging communities around issues that matter to them. Over the past two years, we have taken steps to ensure community members have convenient access to public meetings wherever they are. By deploying new technology in c...

Jeffco Wins National Innovation Award for Live Chat Service

In 2021, the Jefferson County Elections division was the recipient of a 2020 Clearinghouse Award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a federal body that recognizes election administrators across the country for innovation. Jeffco was honored for...

Transition to T-Mobile Creates $2.1 Million in Savings and Wins NACo Award

In 2020, Jefferson County's Innovation Team conducted an analysis on county cellular service and identified an opportunity to significantly reduce annual operating costs. With help from several departments, the team organized comprehensive networ...

Read our latest Engage Jeffco enewsletter

Read the Engage Jeffco September Issue to find out about county news, community events, classes, health and safety tips, announcements and much more!

Our ongoing goal is to make Engage Jeffco a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, im...

Jefferson County to Mail TABOR Refund Checks to Jeffco Residents

Jefferson County taxpayers will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR).

TABOR requires governments in Colorado to refund revenue collected above the TABOR li...

Staying Safe During a Natural Disaster Requires Early Preparation

One of the best ways to prepare for a disaster – whether it’s wildfire or flooding or a major weather incident – is to be ready before it strikes. 

September is National Preparedness Month. It’s a helpful re...

Short-Term Rental Regulation Updates Coming to Jeffco

Jefferson County Planning & Zoning is working on an update to its Short-Term Rental Regulations to streamline the review process, and to reduce noncompliance. In order to adequately update the regulations to meet the needs of the Jeffco community, Pla...

Together Jeffco: Plans and Regulations Update

Jefferson County is excited to kickoff the Together Jeffco: County Plans and Regulations Update, a two-year process which combines efforts to update several county plans. We want to hear from you — help define the vision and rules that will shap...

JCPH and BOH Announce New Executive Director, Dr. Sarah Story

En español a continuación.

Jefferson County, Colo. - The Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH) and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) are excited to announce Executive Director finalist Dr. Sarah Story, Ph.D., MP...

Jefferson County Coroner Uses ARPA Resources for Critical Updates

Jefferson County’s Coroner is hard at work getting her team updated equipment required to meet today’s challenges for hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors. “Many people don’t realize the critical part the county coroner office has 24/7...

Jeffco Residents Encouraged to Apply for Volunteer Boards and Commissions

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners encourages Jeffco residents to apply to serve on various volunteer boards and commissions. Applications will be accepted July 1 through July 31 for appointments that will be made in late September. Certain board...

CDOT Begins I-70 Floyd Hill Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) began construction on the first section of the I-70 Floyd Hill Project on Thursday, July 6. From west of Evergreen to eastern Idaho Springs, this project encompasses an eight mile section of the I-70 Mounta...

Jefferson County Finishes First ARPA-Funded Road and Bridge Project

Jefferson County's Transportation & Engineering Department recently completed its first project funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Specifically, the Drew Hill Road Culvert Project—over Ralston Creek, some four miles northeast of Golden Gat...

Jefferson County Announces 2023 Sustainability Award Winners

The Jefferson County Sustainability Awards are held annually to acknowledge and celebrate environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts made by businesses, employees, students, and residents in Jefferson County.

• Sustainable Business Award C...

Jefferson County Wants Your Input on Allocating Stadium District Funds

The Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) refund project is set to make a significant impact on the lives of youth in Jefferson County. With $1.1 million in funds to be distributed, there are many great opportunities for funding youth activities. ...

Jeffco Property Value Appeals Due by June 8

Jefferson County property owners should have received a Notice of Valuation in the mail reflecting an update in property value. If you believe the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office incorrectly valued or classified your property, you can file an...

Area Partners Protect 2,000+ Acres of Mount Tom Conservation Corridor

Photos & map: https://bit.ly/3YZZ1SY

The once-in-a-generation, $25 million investment will support wildlife and catalyze future outdoor recreation opportunities near Denver

On April 11, The Conservation Fund, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Jefferson...

Fresh Start Event to Resolve Active Warrants in Jefferson, Gilpin Counties

People with active warrants for non-violent, low-level misdemeanor and traffic charges in Gilpin or Jefferson counties will once again have an opportunity to resolve their case without arrest as Colorado’s First Judicial District hosts its fourth Fresh St...

Nominations Being Accepted for Jefferson County’s Sustainability Awards

The Jefferson County Sustainability Awards are held annually to acknowledge and celebrate environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts made by organizations, employees, students, and residents in Jefferson County. Community members are encouraged ...

Seven More Years of Searchable Records Added to Public Database

The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office has added all 2005-2011 records to its online, searchable database. The 957,000 records uploaded today include over 4.2 million images that range from marriage certificates to real estate records.“Expanding online acces...

Jefferson County Awarded Grant to Install EV Charging Stations

Charging your electric car in Jefferson County is about to get a little easier. The county is installing new electric vehicle charging stations at popular Jefferson County parks. Some of the stations will also provide additional charging for county vehicl...

Jefferson County Coroner’s Office Receives IACME Accreditation

The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) recently announced that the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has received accreditation from the association.The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office self-submitted to this process for ...

Commissioners to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 29

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will host a Telephone Town Hall on March 29 at 6 p.m. In this state of the county style town hall, the commissioners will recap 2022 projects and discuss 2023 initiatives.

Jefferson County utilizes Telephone Town...

Jefferson County Transfers 20 Acres to Westernaires

Jefferson County has transferred 20.69 acres southeast of the Jeffco Fairgrounds to the Westernaires, an organization that has served area youth since 1949.  This transfer gives the Westernaires a permanent home on property they have used for the...

Jefferson County Seeks Community Input on Plan Updates

Jefferson County is moving forward with a major initiative to update the county’s Comprehensive Master Plan, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan’s Evacuation Annex, Transportation Master Plans, and Land Use Code.At ...

Jefferson County Supports 12 Organizations with Food System Grants

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $350,000 for food support. These funds are in addition to $1.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding approved in 2022 for food security efforts in Jeffco.The additional ARPA fundin...

Joe Kerby Joins Jefferson County as County Manager

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners announced it has hired Joe Kerby as county manager. He will report directly to the Board of County Commissioners and takes over the role on March 20, 2023.

“With his experience in local gover...

Commissioner Kerr — Helping Those In Need

2023 began like 2022 ended, with severe cold weather and temperatures. In fact, Denver tied a 38-year-old cold record at the end of January. 

With those kinds of temperatures our most vulnerable constituents are threatened and for those that don&a...

Protect Your Family, Jeffco Community by Recycling Household Hazard Waste

From under the kitchen sink to the shelves of the garage, household hazardous waste can readily be found in most residences. 

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any chemical or product that can cause serious illness or pose environmental or health...

ACAP and Jefferson County Sign Ground Lease for Aeronautical Development at RMMA

American Corporate Airport Partners (ACAP) has inked a long-term lease with Jefferson County to develop 30 acres for business aviation use at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Broomfield. The airport, just 15 miles north of downtown Denver and ...

Commissioners Approve Jefferson County's Climate Action Plan

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Dec. 20. Jefferson County’s Climate Action Plan will address greenhouse gas emissions and help the Jefferson County community adapt to the effects of climate ch...

Jefferson County Elected Officials Swearing-in Ceremony

Newly elected and reelected Jefferson County officials were sworn in at the county’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 10, 2023. The ceremony was held in Hearing Room One at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway....

Jefferson County receives $1.1 million from Metropolitan Football Stadium District

On Sept. 20, 2022, representatives from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) presented a check for $1.1 million to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.

The funds stem from the sale of the Denver Broncos franchise and Jefferson County&...

Join us for National Public Lands Day on 9/23 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Area Partners Protect 2,000+ Acres of Mount Tom Conservation Corridor

News Release 

Media contacts:

Val Keefer, The Conservation Fund, [email protected], (703) 908-5802Kara Van Hoose, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, [email protected], (303) 829-7143Matt Robbins, Jefferson County Op...

This SepticSmart Week, Keep Your System Running Smoothly

En Español a continuación

Jefferson County, Colo. – Septic systems generally go unnoticed until something goes wrong. This fall, don’t let things get backed up. Sept. 18-22 is SepticSmart week, an...

National Preparedness Month - Preparing for disasters before they happen (Disponible en Español)

En Español a continuación

Jefferson County, Colo. – Disasters disrupt lives every year, leaving behind lasting effects on both people and property. In Jefferson County, emergency events can range from natural events like wil...

JCPH Looks to Community to Help Shape the Future of Public Health in Jeffco (Disponible en Español)

En español a continuación

Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is looking for community members who want to help shape the future of public health in our community. As the department begins the pro...

JCPH Announces Observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (También Disponible en Español)

En español a continuación

Jefferson County, Colo. – International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is August 31, 2023, and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) and the Points West Syringe Services Program are encouraging resid...

JCPH and BOH Announce New Executive Director, Dr. Sarah Story (También Disponible en Español)

En español a continuación.

Jefferson County, Colo. - The Jefferson County Board of Health (BOH) and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) are excited to announce Executive Director finalist Dr. Sarah Story, Ph.D., MPP, MPH as the new Exec...

JCPH's WIC Program Receives USDA Premiere Breastfeeding Award of Excellence

Jefferson County, Colo. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program with the WIC Premiere Breastfeeding Aw...

Celebrate Breastfeeding with Jefferson County Public Health (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. – As anyone who has nursed a baby — or loved someone who nursed a baby — knows, breastfeeding can be a beautiful, difficult and complex journey. For National Breastfeeding Month, celebrated each ye...

JCPH emphasizes need for back-to-school vaccines (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Health is a top consideration for Jeffco families year-round, and when parents make sure their kids are up-to-date on all immunizations, they’re doing more than ...

JCPH Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, CO — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Jefferson County. Additionally, WNV has been found in mosquitoes in at least seven coun...

STATEMENT: Jefferson County Public Health announces finalist in Executive Director recruitment

Jefferson County, Colo. - Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce a finalist candidate for the currently open Executive Director position. Dr. Sarah Story, Ph.D., MPP, MPH, will be completing the multi-step, comprehensive interview pr...

JCPH Food Systems team announces efforts to reduce food insecurity (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, food access — or a lack thereof — became more apparent in many people’s lives than it ever had been before. ...

Prevent animal- and insect-borne disease this summer (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As the weather warms up and community members start spending more time outdoors, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is sharing information to keep animals and insects fr...

STATEMENT: Jefferson County Public Health welcomes new interim Executive Director, Jeff Zayach

Jefferson County, Colo. — The Jefferson County Board of Health has hired an interim Executive Director for Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH). Jeff Zayach, MS, will serve in this role as the department continues its recruitment efforts for a full-time,...

STATEMENT: JCPH offering updated bivalent doses as primary series (También Disponible en Español)

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Following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [external link] and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [external link], Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) will now be offering the upd...

JCPH advises residents about poor air quality during warmer months (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As Jeffco residents and visitors begin to spend more time outdoors this spring and summer, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) wants to remind everyone about the importan...

Rates of Syphilis rising in Jeffco and across Colorado (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — In recent years, rates of some sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in Jeffco, Colorado and nationwide, including a concerning increase in syphilis ...

STATEMENT: FDA approves wider use of bivalent vaccine, JCPH awaiting prescribing guidelines

Jefferson County, Colo. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the authorizations and recommended vaccine schedules on April 18, 2023. With this update, monovalent vaccines (the vaccines recommended as a primary series before the updat...

JCPH honors 2022 Public Health Champions and releases annual report (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County is a place worth celebrating. It’s filled with vibrant communities, diverse cultures and, above all else, wonderful people. At Jefferson County P...

Take Steps to Protect and Preserve Jeffco’s Groundwater (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Water is a precious resource throughout Colorado, and one that we all must work to protect. One of the most important sources of water here in Jefferson County is groundwat...

Nurse home visitation programs available for Jeffco families (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Being a parent can be incredibly challenging and rewarding, especially during little ones’ earliest years or when a child has special healthcare needs. To help fa...

JCPH Recommends Jeffco Residents Test Their Homes for Radon (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — January is National Radon Action Month, and Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is encouraging residents to protect themselves and loved ones from dangerous radon gas by ...

First 2023 Case of Rabies in Colorado Found in Morrison (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — A skunk found on Jan. 2, 2023 in Morrison near W. Belleview and Quincy Avenues has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal to be found in Jefferson Count...

Omicron booster doses now authorized for people 6 months and older (También Disponible en Español)

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As of Dec. 9, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [external link] and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [external link] have approved the bivalent booster ...

Jefferson County Board of Health Welcomes New Board Member, Rachelle Woods

Jefferson County, Colo. — On Nov. 1, 2022, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appointed Rachelle Woods, MSN, RN, as the newest member of the Jefferson County Board of Health. The Board of Health is the governing body for Jefferso...

For World AIDS Day, JCPH encourages all residents to get tested and know their status

Jefferson County, Colo. — Across the U.S., about 1.2 million people have HIV — and about 13 percent of them don’t know it and need testing. That’s roughly twice the population of Jefferson County. While the...

Make this holiday season sweet by putting food safety at the forefront

Jefferson County, Colo. — The holidays are a time for family, celebrations and — of course — food. As the winter holiday season kicks off, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) wants to remind all our residents that the best ...

JCPH selected for community air monitoring grant

JCPH to receive grant funding to help address air quality information gaps in underserved communities 

Jefferson County, Colo. — On November 3, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced [external link] Jeffe...

Winter Preparedness In Colorado

Jefferson County, Colo. — Weather in Colorado can be unpredictable, and sudden changes in weather can quickly create dangerous situations. At Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), we recommend all our residents prepare themselves, their home an...

Take Steps to Prevent Lead Poisoning in Children

Jefferson County, Colo. — Creating and maintaining safe, healthy environments for our community’s children is a top priority for all of us. However, so frequently, the things that can harm children are the things we can’t see...

JCPH Advisory - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza on the Rise Across Colorado

Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) and The Colorado Department of Agriculture [external link], have continued to monitor for reports of wild and domestic birds that have been infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Inf...

Omicron booster doses available for all individuals ages 5 and older at JCPH

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Jefferson County, Colo. — As of Oct. 12, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [external link] and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [external link] have approved the bivalent booster...

Flu Season is Here: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from the Flu

Jefferson County, Colo. — As we enter flu season, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is recommending the Jefferson County community, ages six months and older, get their annual flu vaccine. While there is no way of knowing yet what the flu se...

This National Preparedness Month, JCPH encourages residents to take action before disasters happen

Jefferson County, Colo. – During National Preparedness Month, observed annually in September, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) wants to remind Jeffco community members to stay organized and ready in case of a sudden disaster or emergency ev...

For Sexual Health Awareness Month, JCPH launches new resource called Text4SexFacts

Jefferson County, Colo. — At Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), we know that it’s important for all members of our community to feel educated and empowered about their sexual health. That’s why this September, for Nationa...

JCPH encourages all residents to take steps to keep their food safe

Jefferson County, Colo. — Ensuring that our community has access to safe, healthy and contaminant-free food is a core pillar of public health. At Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), our Environmental Health Services team works diligently with retail fo...

New omicron boosters available now at JCPH clinic

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Jefferson County, Colo. — To continue to provide the best protection from the COVID-19 virus and its variants, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce the availability of new, b...

For National Suicide Prevention Month and Week, JCPH reminds residents of vital resources

Jefferson County, Colo. — Suicide is never an easy topic to discuss, but just as Jefferson County’s population continues to grow, so has the number of people suicide affects in our county.  In fact, in 2021, suicide was the eighth leading cause o...

HELPING JEFFCO KIDS THRIVE: A review of Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data and public health services

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting and busy time for families in Jefferson County. As families in our community adjust to new routines, Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) knows this season can also be stressful and complicated. To help o...

Take Steps to Prevent Overdose and Create a Safer, Healthier Jeffco

Jefferson County, Colo. — Overdose affects the entire Jefferson County community. Many people in our community have lost or nearly lost someone to overdose, have experienced an overdose themselves or know someone who uses drugs. Alongside those ...

Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 now available at JCPH

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is excited to announce the availability of a new kind of COVID-19 vaccine at our clinic in Lakewood (645 Parfet St.). The new vaccine,...

JCPH celebrates National Breastfeeding Month, emphasizes need for robust support of nursing families

Jefferson County, Colo. – Bringing a child into the world can be difficult, especially amidst recent concerns like the nationwide infant formula shortage. That’s why it’s so important new parents have a strong suppor...

JCPH Offers Tips to Stay Healthy and Safe during Poor Air Quality Days This Summer

Jefferson County, Colo. — Each summer, Jefferson County, along with the entire Denver Metropolitan Area, faces challenges when it comes to clean, healthy and safe air. During this time of year, when the climate is hot and dry, air quality can worsen and m...

Take Steps to Prevent Animal- and Insect-borne Diseases this Summer

Jefferson County, Colo. — It’s summer in Colorado, and it’s the perfect time for Jeffco residents to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities. Whether you’re spending your days at cookouts, hiking or by the pool, Jef...

CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 6 months and older

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Last weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave its official recommendation that all children ages 6 months and older be vaccinated against COVID-19...

Get Paid to Get Tested at Jefferson County Public Health

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Jefferson County, Colo. — With rates of many sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) on the rise across the county and state, including HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV), it’s more important than e...

JCPH Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is reaching out to all county residents who keep backyard poultry flocks (chickens, geese, ducks, quails, etc.) and farm owners with poultry to alert them to a strain of avian flu that has been detected in Colorado. T...

Notice: Jefferson County now in CDC’s Community Level High, additional precautions recommended

As COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates have continued to increase across the state, Jefferson County has moved to COVID-19 Community Level High based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) metrics. Significantly, this means that within ...

Jefferson County moves to CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Medium

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Jefferson County, Colo. — With both case counts and positivity rates rising in Jefferson County, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has moved Jeffco from COVID-19 Communit...

JCPH recognizes 2021 Public Health Champions and releases 2021 Report to the Community

Through the challenges of the last several years, it has been strength and camaraderie within our community that have brought us together and kept us united. In the face of some of the largest public health needs and concerns we have ever faced, Jefferson...

JCPH Warns of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A in Wheat Ridge

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Jefferson County, Colo. — Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH), in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), is advising the public about a potential expo...

Jefferson County Board of Health Welcomes New Board member

Hilda Gehrke Joins Board to Further Passion for Serving Community

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Jefferson County, Colo. — In February 2022, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appointed Hilda Gehrke as the newest m...

Quincy Avenue Daytime Closure

Daytime Road Closure of Quincy Avenue will be closed to traffic from Beech Way to Swadley Ct. Starting September 25^th, 2023, through September 29^th, 2023, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

On September 25^th, 2023, Jefferson County’s contra...

Verve Metropolitan District Simms Street Realignment Closure

Verve Metropolitan District is realigning Simms Street between the intersections of 112th Avenue and Colorado Highway 128. Starting around October 1, 2023, this section of Simms Street will be closed to traffic for approximately 12 months.

During the 12-mo...

CDOT to Begin Repaving and Improvements to CO 93 Between US 6 and 58th Ave.

CDOT will being repaving and improvement to CO 93 between US 6 and 58^th Avenue beginning mid-April.

In mid-April, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin the CO 93 Repaving and Improvements project. Work on this project will improve ...

JCSO Arrests Suspect on Human Trafficking Charges

Jefferson County, CO. – This week, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) arrested Yuewu Zhao (DOB 1/18/70). He was charged with Human Trafficking for Involuntary Servitude and was issued a $100,000 c...

Roommate Arrested for Attempted Murder

Jefferson County, CO. – Around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, JCSO deputies responded to a 911 call from a man who said he had been shot multiple times in his apartment, located in the 7300 block of South Alkire Street. 

When deputies arr...

JCSO In-Custody Death

On Saturday, July 29, Detentions staff was notified that an inmate collapsed while in a direct supervision module. The inmate, 57-year old William Newell, was on a detox protocol and had a leg injury when he was brought to the jail, but no other known his...

JCSO Warns Hikers in Evergreen/Conifer of an At-Large Sexual Predator

The Jeffco Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of an unnamed, at-large sexual predator targeting female hikers in the Conifer and Evergreen area. Deputies have taken seven reports to-date, where a male suspect has confronted lone female hikers along tr...

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