Reporting a pothole, flooded/washed out road, downed tree, graffiti, or scores of other issues is now as simple as pulling out a smartphone. Jefferson County is excited to announce the implementation of YourJeffco, a new website and app that enables residents, visitors, and business owners to report issues and concerns about roads and bridges maintained by Jefferson County. Please note, YourJeffco applies to roads in unincorporated Jeffco (outside of city limits).

Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader presents the Law Enforcement Authority (LEA) Report to the Board of County Commissioners each quarter. The report contains significant incidents and investigations, crime statistics, and JCSO news and events. View the second quarter LEA Report.

On Aug. 4, JSX kicked off its charter jet service at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) in Broomfield. They now offer publicly available nonstop flights on 30-seat jets from RMMA to Burbank, CA and Dallas, TX. JSX operates approximately eight additional daily operations at RMMA with hop-on jet service that allows customers to enjoy a seamless travel experience without the crowds, lines and hassles associated with congested airport terminals. Read more about JSX charter service.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping clean 22 miles of the Peaks to Plains Trail including Clear Creek Canyon Park and portions of the US Highway 6 canyon corridor. Afterwards, celebrate at the new Gateway Trailhead with food trucks, live music, and a raffle for prizes. Registration is required.

Mark your calendars and load up your vehicles! Clear your property and bring your tree debris to a Jefferson County Slash Collection site. Check out the August and September calendars to plan your next drop-off. You can get details about all slash locations on the Jeffco Slash website.

On Aug. 13, foster families from Jefferson, Arapahoe and Douglas Counties gathered to celebrate their hard work with a carnival. Thank you foster families and Commissioners Lesley Dahlkemper and Tracy Kraft-Tharp for joining in the fun. Learn about the Collaborative Foster Care program and how you can get involved.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave its official recommendation for all children ages 6 months and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On June 21, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) updated its standing orders for the state to allow medical professionals to begin vaccinating the youngest members of our population. This means COVID-19 vaccines are available and strongly recommended for all Coloradans ages six months and older.

The Collaborative Foster Care Program is hosting a Rockies fundraiser by offering tickets for just $21! These are discounted seats, and CFCP will benefit from every ticket purchased. The Sept. 23 game will be against the San Diego Padres and will be followed by a fireworks show. Purchase tickets today and support your local foster families.

It’s not too late to sign up for the Carbon Weight Loss Challenge, presented by the Jefferson County Sustainability Commission. Participation is FREE and everyone who enters has a chance to win a great prize from our financial sponsor, Resort 2 Kindness, including a gift card to a local, eco-friendly Jeffco business or this e-bike. The challenge ends Aug. 21 so don’t “weight” any longer.

Reminder from Jefferson County Open Space: the thermometer is rising and so are reports and rescues for dogs in heat distress. Most people know to never leave a dog in a hot car, but did you know that if the temp is 80+ in the air, it's 100+ on the trail? For more information on how to care for your pup on hot days check out this video.

Jeffco Human Services Foundation will host the Inaugural Partnership in Prosperity Award Ceremony on Sept. 1 from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. at Red Rocks Community College. The Foundation will present two community members with the Partnership in Prosperity Award and the Prosperity Award. The program will feature entertainment by Hazel Miller and Red Rocks theater students. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Register today as limited tickets are available, Check out the silent auction items.

You're invited to attend the Roadmap to Preparedness webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6-7 p.m. Having the right kind and right amount of insurance matters. Join the nonprofit organization United Policyholders to hear insurance lessons learned from the Marshall Fire and how to be a savvy and smart consumer when it comes to insuring your biggest asset: your home. Register to attend the webinar.

In Jefferson County high schools, one in eight seniors and juniors report having used a prescription drug not prescribed to them. Because fake pills contaminated with fentanyl look identical to "real" pills, teens may not realize the risk they are taking when they use pills from other people. Often the person supplying the pill doesn't even know it's contaminated. Want to help your child stay safe? Talk with your teen about overdose.

Our children are headed back to school and Jefferson County Government is proud to do our part to not only help our children succeed in their early education path but also in their “paths” to school.

As you know, here in Jefferson County, our schools are governed by Jeffco Public Schools and the Board of Education, not Jefferson County Government. Read the full article from Commissioner Andy Kerr.

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Jefferson County was awarded $113 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that must be spent by Dec. 2026. Visit the Funding and Guidance page for more on the funds that came to Jeffco as well as use guidance from the U.S. Treasury.

Rather than just focusing on emergency needs, ARPA’s federal government guidelines allows funding to support families and businesses, maintain vital public services, and build a strong, resilient, and equitable future. A new ARPA dashboard is coming soon.

The TRIAD guest speaker on Aug. 23 will be Rich Mauro, Policy Analyst for the Denver Metro Area Agency on Aging. He will be reviewing legislation from the 2022 session, that affects older adults, and what might be coming in the 2023 session. TRIAD meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. in the training room at the DA’s Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Questions? Call 303-271-6970.

It's estimated that one in four children needs the assistance of Child Support Services. The goal of Colorado's Child Support Program is to ensure children receive financial support and medical coverage from each parent. Child Support does this by locating parents, establishing paternity and support obligations, modifying court orders, and enforcing these obligations. There is no longer an application fee to receive services. See the SupportCOKids video and find Child Support resources.

Keeping a fire extinguisher and knowing how to use it can stop a small accident from becoming a full-scale house fire. Read these recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association.

Jeffco Building Safety is entrusted with achieving compliance with applicable state laws and adopted building codes in regards to building design and construction within unincorporated Jefferson County.

This iconic Cider Days feature has become such a big hit, that it’s been given its very own day. Tickets are on sale now for Colorado’s largest hard cider tasting event. Purchase tickets for tastings on Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.

The Arvada Harvest Festival Parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 10. The route will be on W. 58th Ave. between Ward Rd, and Kipling St. and will begin at 9 a.m., with a planned finish at noon. Get more details and see the parade route map.

The Harvest Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Sept. 11 at Lutz Fields, 10664 W. 58th Ave. To learn more, visit arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com

The popular trail running series in Bear Creek Lake Park takes place weekly in September. Racers can compete against others in-person on Wednesday evenings or run on their own for a virtual option. Registration is now open.

Do you want to learn more about how to prevent suicide and to be there for someone who may be in a mental health crisis? You can be the person who can save a life by learning important skills through trainings such as Mental Health First Aid or QPR Classes. Check out our upcoming class schedule and sign up today.

Grab a beer to help homeless pets at the Foothills Animal Shelter Pup up Market on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter in Golden. Spend a day outside meeting adoptable pets, enjoying delicious beer and food, shopping local vendors and so much more! You’re not going to want to miss this tail-wagging good time. Learn more about the event and buy your tickets today.

Fall Back into Fitness with FREE Mind-Body classes at Foothills Park & Recreation District. Stop by Peak Community & Wellness Center Sept. 12-15 to sample Yoga, Tai Chi and more for free! No registration required. View the full class schedule.

Dedicated to bringing premier national and international artists to the Lakewood Cultural Center stage, LCC Presents is our dedicated performance series.

Award winning pianist, Daniel Hsu opens the Lakewood Cultural Center Presents 2022-2023 season. Individual and season tickets available now.

Celebrating Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, activities and tasty harvest treats, the annual Cider Days festival at Heritage Lakewood offers fun and excitement for the entire family. Advance tickets on sale now with new timed entry.