Jefferson County Colorado Government

09/03/2026

Reminder: County Offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States.

09/03/2026

In honor of school starting back up, here's a fun throwback photo from the Morrison School.

The students and teachers of the Morrison School in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, stand for a photo in front of their school.

The schoolhouse was built by George Morrison in 1875 of native sandstone and grades 1 through 8 were taught there. One of the teachers at this time was Mr. Porter. The building was used as a school until 1955 and is now a private residence.

Circa 1915-1925

Find this photo and many others in the Jefferson County Archives Digital Collections. digitalarchives.jeffco.us

09/03/2026

Heads up, Jeffco. It's the last weekend for the WestracksShuttle Shuttle 🚌

Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? Enjoy the WestracksShuttle for the last run of the year!

Hop on the W Line → jump on the FREE Westracks shuttle → explore:

🏞️ Red Rocks
🦖 Dinosaur Ridge
🌄 Matthews/Winters
🏘️ Downtown Morrison

No car. No parking. No hassle. Just go. www.ridewestracks.com

⏰ Every 15 minutes | 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 This Weekend + Labor Day

This program is led by Jefferson County Colorado Government in collaboration with RTD, City and County of Denver Government, Town of Morrison, Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison, Coloradoo, GreenLatinos Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation , Aramark and Denver Mountain Parks Foundation.

09/02/2026

Join the Jefferson County Commissioners for an in-person Town Hall at the West Metro Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling Street in Lakewood, beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. If you cannot attend in-person, a virtual option is also available. Learn more and register at www.jeffco.us/townhall

This particular discussion will focus on wildfire preparedness and the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code changes. Subject matter experts from West Metro Fire Rescue, Jeffco Sustainability, Building Safety and Planning and Zoning will be on hand to answer questions.

09/01/2026

September is Workforce Development Month in Jeffco

When people have access to quality jobs, training and career pathways, families are more financially secure and local businesses are better positioned to succeed.

Workforce development is about meeting people where they are. That means helping job seekers identify opportunities, gain in-demand skills and overcome barriers to employment.

Strong connections between businesses, educators, workforce organizations and community partners help ensure training programs reflect the skills employers need.

Learn about Workforce Development efforts in Jeffco at www.jeffco.us/4858/Workforce-Colorado

09/01/2026

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proclaimed September 2026 as National Preparedness Month. This month is a reminder to make a plan before you need one. Families should know how they will communicate, where they will meet and how they will respond if they need to evacuate or shelter in place.

Build and maintain an emergency kit—keep essential supplies such as water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries and important documents readily available.

Be sure to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LookoutAlert.com to ensure you are informed in the event of an emergency.

08/31/2026

Kick off National Preparedness Month by donating blood.

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Jefferson County Coroner's Office is starting it off with a blood drive.

Please join us to donate at the Coroner's Office (800 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedule an appointment now: https://bit.ly/45Q5Nzz

08/31/2026

Every year on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day unites people around the world in taking action on overdose.

This year’s theme is: 25 Years On. Still Needed.

The reality is that we shouldn’t still need this day—but we do.

Overdose continues to impact every community, even though it’s preventable. We have the knowledge and tools to reduce harm and keep people safer. When we speak openly, we help build a world where fewer lives are cut short.

Earlier this month, the Jeffco Board of Commissioners proclaimed Aug. 31 as Overdose Awareness Day.

08/27/2026

The Jefferson County Planning & Zoning Division is asking associations to update contact info to make sure groups receive notices of regulation updates and development cases within their area. Associations include HOAs and community groups.

If you are interested in being notified of future regulation updates, please subscribe to "Planning & Zoning Regulation Updates" on the NotifyMe page. Enter your email address or phone number or both.

https://www.jeffco.us/2613/Regulation-Updates

08/27/2026

As summer comes to a close, here is a reminder to take your furry friend adventuring on the Westracks Shuttle.

It's dog-friendly, but only for one more week! (Ends Labor Day)

It's the best way to get outside with your pet this weekend. https://www.ridewestracks.com/