Our hearts go out to everyone who lost their homes during the Marshall Fire, the most destructive wildfire ever in Colorado. Jefferson County's Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) is located just a few miles from neighborhoods that burned. Before the fires were extinguished, leadership and staff of RMMA and Jefferson County began planning for how to help our neighbors. We would like to thank the staff who stepped up to help their neighbors in Boulder County. We've heard from many in the Jeffco community who would also like to help. Please see information below for how you can help.

Marshall Fire Donations:

In late November, Jefferson County mailed TABOR refund checks to property taxpayers. We encourage all taxpayers who received a check to cash it. Any uncashed checks will go through the State of Colorado’s unclaimed property process commonly referred to as the Great Colorado Payback and Jefferson County will not have access to those funds. Learn more about TABOR.

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) encourages residents to protect themselves and loved ones from dangerous radon gas by testing their homes. JCPH is offering 1,200 free radon test kits during the month of January (while supplies last, one per address and on a first come-first served basis) to Jefferson County residents. Test kits will be mailed to residents and are not available at any JCPH locations. Learn more about Radon and how you can get your test kit.

The late-season hunting access at Centennial Cone Park began Dec. 1, closing the park to all other uses through the end of January. Mayhem Gulch parking lot along US Hwy 6 will remain open for visitors to access the Peaks to Plains Trail in Clear Creek Canyon Park. The majority of the park will reopen to multi-use recreation on Feb 1. For more information please visit the Jeffco Open Space website.

In August, 2021, government and community partners from Jefferson County gathered to help low-level offenders get their lives back on track without being arrested. Eligible attendees were able to clear their warrant and either set a new court date, re-engage in probation or have their case resolved. As previously announced, a second event was to be held on Jan. 29, 2022. Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 infections in Jefferson County, the Fresh Start event has been postponed.

Each January, the Jeffco Treasurer’s Office sends tax statements to property owners for the taxes due and payable that year. Taxes are paid one year in arrears (2021 taxes are payable in 2022).

Property Tax Statements will be mailed the week of Jan. 24. For most properties, copies of statements can be found on our website. Visit the Treasurer Property Records Search to view and/or pay your taxes. Please disregard any statements you receive for properties you sold in 2021.

The South Kipling Parkway Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements project includes construction of a missing section of 8-foot-wide sidewalk from W. Geddes Ave. to W. Coal Mine Ave. along the east side of S. Kipling PKWY. A connection to Dutch Creek Regional Trail will be installed near the intersection of S. Kipling Parkway and W. Meadows Drive. These improvements include new traffic signals, pedestrian crossings at the south of each intersection, and upgraded pedestrian curb ramps.

Kids should get to be kids, and that means being able to safely attend school, play with friends, participate in sports and enjoy other activities away from home. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine for your child can help keep them safe and can give you peace of mind that they are protected for whatever special moments life brings. Learn how at www.COVIDFreeKids.org.

Help spread the word if you know anyone interested in being part of the JCOS Team. Stop by our Job Fair to speak with staff and learn more about full time and seasonal positions available in Trails, Construction, Natural Resources, Communications, Volunteer Management, and more! Partners like SLASH, CSU Extension, and Jeffco Road & Bridge will have booths as well. Join us at our job fair on Jan. 20 from 5–7 p.m. at Origin Hotel Red Rocks, 18485 West Colfax Ave, Golden.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is studying ways to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians within Region 1. The study will include an evaluation of systemic and “hot spot” improvements on CDOT owned roadways. The primary goal of this project is to support future safety grant applications to implement projects. Take the survey by Feb. 18.

On Tuesday, Jan. 25, the TRIAD Senior Safety program will host its monthly meeting, which will include the annual Chili Warm-Up and AARP will discuss social media and crime.

TRIAD of Jefferson County is built on a cooperative relationship between community members, the DA's Office, local law enforcement agencies, and senior service providers.

While testing limits is normal teenage behavior, teenagers are safer and happier when they have clear boundaries and family rules. By setting and agreeing on boundaries together, you create a clear understanding of expected behavior, which can help avoid conflict.

The best way to show your teen you care? Be there. Have a talk with your teen.

It is hard to believe that Jan. 12 marked my one-year anniversary of serving as your newly elected county commissioner. I have truly enjoyed working for you and I'm thankful to all the people that reached out with questions, ideas or to raise concerns, and truly tried to work together to find solutions and make improvements.

Although we continue to face many challenges the COVID pandemic brought into our lives, and all the impacts it's had on our county, from our small businesses to county operations, I have witnessed firsthand the resiliency, passion, and generosity of our community. Read the full article.

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Our team went above and beyond last year to continue building a 21st-century Clerk and Recorder’s office. Visit our 2021 Achievements page to see more highlights or view our 2022 goals and track our progress.

Jeffco Human Services customers now have the option to call using a new toll-free number, 1-888-256-0321. Nothing has changed except customers now have the option to call on a toll-free line. The new number will roll callers over to the Human Services main number, 303-271-1388.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Help spread the word: Getting the HPV vaccine as a preteen is one of the best things young people can do to prevent HPV and certain cancers, including cervical cancer, when they grow up. Learn more about HPV prevention.

Winter weather in Colorado's Front Range has been unpredictable this winter, with very dry conditions and damaging winds.

Jeffco Building Safety reminds you to make sure that tree limbs and branches are clear of power lines. Contact your energy provider if issues are encountered. Never try to clean up debris where live wires are present.

Parents, guardians and caregivers can better support the youth in their lives by learning practical skills for having difficult conversations about alcohol, marijuana, vaping and other substances. Register today for free parenting workshops being offered monthly through April in English and Spanish. Workshops are sponsored by Jefferson County Communities that Care, Jeffco Public Schools and Jefferson County Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Initiative.

Warren Tech is the designated Career and Technical Education center (CTE) for Jeffco Public Schools and the springboard to a competitive edge in college readiness and career opportunities.

Students can attend Warren Tech’s Open House on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 5-8 p.m., at all Warren Tech campuses (Central, North, and South).

Start off your new year with a lifetime of love. Adopt a new best friend from Foothills Animal Shelter. Visit our website to meet pets available for adoption. Foothills Animal Shelter is an open admission facility serving Jefferson County. We are driven to make lives better for animals and people in our community.

Milestone Marathon Challenge - one mile at a time. Foothills Park & Recreation District challenges you to walk one mile each day (or equivalent physical activity) to reach 26.2 miles. Challenge includes weekly motivational e-mails, opportunities to get active, event t-shirt, FREE health talks and more. Register today to create healthy habits for the rest of the year.

Here’s your chance get moving, while supporting the mental health and wellness services provided by Jefferson Center. On the Move for Mental Health is Jefferson Center’s virtual activity challenge and runs all of February. It promises a month of motivation, self-care, and wellness – with a little friendly competition and fun sprinkled in. Registration is open for the Champion level for $25 and the Challenger level for $15. Learn more about the event and register.

In 2021, Congressman Perlmutter and his staff helped 1,731 constituents, secured more than $3.5 million in owed benefits and savings for constituents, and responded to nearly 80,000 calls, emails and letters. See how Congressman Perlmutter can help you and your family or sign up for his email updates at perlmutter.house.gov.

Thank you to everyone who donated to Jeffco Human Services Foundation throughout the month of December. The foundation raised more than $11,000 to help 76 families in the JPP Program overcome poverty and reach self-sufficiency. Thank you for helping us break the cycle of generational poverty in Jefferson County.

Arvada's revenue staff will host a free, in-person class on collecting and reporting Sales and Use Tax. All Arvada businesses are invited to attend. There will be time during and after the class for one-on-one assistance, to help answer tax related questions. Classes are held the second Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Annex (east of Arvada City Hall, 8001 Ralston Road). To learn more or reserve a spot, call 720.898.7100.