City of Fort Morgan Chief Building Official & Building Inspector Out of Office Mar. 4-8, 2019

Chief Building Official Mike Kirkendall & Inspector Mike Hosier will be out of the office March 4-8 for required training. During this time there will be no inspections conducted. Inspections can be scheduled in advance for the following week at 542-3907.

Draft of "2E" Police Chief Ordinance Posted

The Fort Morgan City Council on Tuesday reviewed a draft of an ordinance that would shift the city’s chief of police from a regular staff position under the city manager to an appointed official reporting directly to the City Council.

The ordinance was mandated after city voters approved ballot measure 2E in last November’s election. A committee of city staff, elected officials and community members had been working on the draft ordinance for more than a month.

Mayor Ron Shaver reviewed...

Fort Morgan Seeks Applicants for City Council Vacancy

The City of Fort Morgan is soliciting applications from residents interested in being appointed to fill a vacancy on the City Council representing Ward 1. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.

The council hopes to be able to appoint a new council member at the April 2 City Council regular meeting.

Applicants must reside in Ward 1, which covers most of the western part of the city –

west of Main Street north of the railroad tracks and we...

Two More Promoted to Corporal at FMPD

Two more Fort Morgan Police Department personnel have been promoted to the rank of corporal, bringing the department’s total to four.

Officer Ted Thyne and Detective Evan Schiel were promoted this week. They join Corporals Jared Iungerich and Jon Renteria, who earned the corporal rank last year.

Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz said there were four applicants for the two latest promot...

Family Movie Night at Library Thursday, Feb. 28

The Fort Morgan Public Library will hold a family movie night on Thursday, Feb. 28, starting at 6 p.m. The movie “Incredibles 2,” the long-awaited sequel to the original animated hit “The Incredibles,” will be shown and all ages are welcome to attend.

Snacks and juice will be served during the movie and patrons are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring pillows and blankets.

There is no registration required and no cost. 

For more information on Family Movie Night, call the library at (970) 542-40...

City Water Board Takes Fresh Look at NISP

Fort Morgan’s Water Advisory Board convened its first meeting in several years on Jan. 28 to review the status of the NISP project and potential modifications to the city’s water policy.

The first item of business was to elect officers, as terms had expired since the last water board meeting. A unanimous vote made Jack Odor chairman and Bill Baker vice chair. Both have been on the board since its inception in the early 2000’s.

Br...

Fort Morgan Ranked 16th Safest City in Colorado

The City of Fort Morgan was ranked as the 16th safest city in Colorado in a recent report by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.

The ratings are based on public crime data supplied by the FBI, and cover the year of 2018. Fort Morgan moved up three places in the rankings, from 19^th safest in 2017, according to FMPD Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz.

No other cities from northeast C...

Teen Creative Writing Club Meeting Monthly

Teens have the opportunity to explore all types of writing styles and themes in a relaxed environment at the Fort Morgan Library and Museum Community Room during monthly meetings of the Teen Creative Writing Club.

Join other teen writers on the second Wednesday of every month. The next club meeting is Feb. 13.

The Teen Creative Writing Club is open to teens between the ages of 13 and 18. It is held from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Fort Morgan Public Library’s Co...

"I <3 Fort Morgan" Essay Contest Set

Throughout the month of February, middle schoolers have the opportunity to win a $25 Visa gift card.

All they have to do is submit essays to the Fort Morgan Public Library about why they love Fort Morgan for the chance to win the gift card. Entries are due by Feb. 28.

All essays will be on display for patrons to read. 

For more information, call E...

Dinner Playhouse Trip for Seniors Planned March 16

The Fort Morgan Senior Center is offering a trip for seniors to see the play “Oliver” during a matinee performance at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown.

The cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, one of the selected entrees from the playhouse and admission to the show. The meal begins at noon and the show commences at 1:30 p.m. 

Seniors age 55 and up along with those accompanying them...

Winter Reading Kicks Off Monday, Jan. 28, at Library

The Fort Morgan Public Library’s Adult and Youth Winter Reading programs begin Monday, Jan. 28, and run through Feb. 28.

Both adults and youths can earn prizes for pages read and time spent reading. For both programs, simply go to the library circulation desk and ask for a reading log.

For adult readers, every 500 pages read allows participants to draw a prize from the Libra...

City Manager Presents Annual Report to City Council

City Manager Jeff Wells presented his annual report for the 2018 year to the Fort Morgan City Council at its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15.

The report contains a wealth of information on the financial condition of the city as well as projects and initiatives completed by various city departments during the previous year.

To read the city manager’s annual report, click on the “Additional Info…”...

More 'Coffee with a Cop' Sessions Set for Early 2019

Four sessions of the Fort Morgan Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” program are set for January and February.

The informal visiting sessions will be held on:

--Monday, Jan. 14, at McDonald’s

--Monday, Jan. 28, at Café Lotus

--Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Acapulco Bay

--Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Arby’s

All sessions will run from 8 to 9 a.m.,

The in...

Local Artists Featured in New Museum Exhibit

A group of Morgan County artists – and the region they call home – are the stars of the show in a new exhibit that opened Saturday, Dec. 8, in the lower gallery of the Fort Morgan Museum.

“High Plains Artists of Colorado” features 40 new works from five area artists. The exhibit is a mixture of modern scenes and historic recreations. 

The High Plains Artists of Colorado are a group of Morgan County artists that ...

City Light & Power Crews Working on Tree Trimming

The City of Fort Morgan Light and Power Department will be trimming trees near power lines throughout the city during the winter months.

Keeping trees trimmed around electric power lines is important to ensure public safety and maintain the reliability of the electric system. The city’s Light and Power Department trims trees in public rights-of-way near all main high-voltage line...

Local Artists Featured in New Museum Exhibit

A group of Morgan County artists – and the region they call home – are the stars of the show in a new exhibit that opened Saturday, Dec. 8, in the lower gallery of the Fort Morgan Museum.

“High Plains Artists of Colorado” features 40 new works from five area artists. The exhibit is a mixture of modern scenes and historic recreations. 

The High Plains Artists of Colorado are a group of Morgan County artists that formed to document N...

Two More Promoted to Corporal at FMPD

Two more Fort Morgan Police Department personnel have been promoted to the rank of corporal, bringing the department’s total to four.

Officer Ted Thyne and Detective Evan Schiel were promoted this week. They join Corporals Jared Iungerich and Jon Renteria, who earned the corporal rank last year.

Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz said there were four applicants for the two latest promot...

Fort Morgan Ranked 16th Safest City in Colorado

The City of Fort Morgan was ranked as the 16th safest city in Colorado in a recent report by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.

The ratings are based on public crime data supplied by the FBI, and cover the year of 2018. Fort Morgan moved up three places in the rankings, from 19^th safest in 2017, according to FMPD Chief of Public Safety Paul Schultz.

No other cities from northeast C...

More 'Coffee with a Cop' Sessions Set for Early 2019

Four sessions of the Fort Morgan Police Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” program are set for January and February.

The informal visiting sessions will be held on:

--Monday, Jan. 14, at McDonald’s

--Monday, Jan. 28, at Café Lotus

--Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Acapulco Bay

--Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Arby’s

All sessions will run from 8 to 9 a.m.,

The informal Coffee with a Cop meetin...

Family Movie Night at Library Thursday, Feb. 28

The Fort Morgan Public Library will hold a family movie night on Thursday, Feb. 28, starting at 6 p.m. The movie “Incredibles 2,” the long-awaited sequel to the original animated hit “The Incredibles,” will be shown and all ages are welcome to attend.

Snacks and juice will be served during the movie and patrons are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring pillows and blankets.

There is no registration required and no cost. 

For more information on Family Movie Night, call the library at (970) 542-40...

Teen Creative Writing Club Meeting Monthly

Teens have the opportunity to explore all types of writing styles and themes in a relaxed environment at the Fort Morgan Library and Museum Community Room during monthly meetings of the Teen Creative Writing Club.

Join other teen writers on the second Wednesday of every month. The next club meeting is Feb. 13.

The Teen Creative Writing Club is open to teens between the ages of 13 and 18. It is held from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Fort Morgan Public Library’s Community Ro...

"I <3 Fort Morgan" Essay Contest Set

Throughout the month of February, middle schoolers have the opportunity to win a $25 Visa gift card.

All they have to do is submit essays to the Fort Morgan Public Library about why they love Fort Morgan for the chance to win the gift card. Entries are due by Feb. 28.

All essays will be on display for patrons to read. 

For more information, call E...

Winter Reading Kicks Off Monday, Jan. 28, at Library

The Fort Morgan Public Library’s Adult and Youth Winter Reading programs begin Monday, Jan. 28, and run through Feb. 28.

Both adults and youths can earn prizes for pages read and time spent reading. For both programs, simply go to the library circulation desk and ask for a reading log.

For adult readers, every 500 pages read allows participants to draw a prize from...

Local Artists Featured in New Museum Exhibit

A group of Morgan County artists – and the region they call home – are the stars of the show in a new exhibit that opened Saturday, Dec. 8, in the lower gallery of the Fort Morgan Museum.

“High Plains Artists of Colorado” features 40 new works from five area artists. The exhibit is a mixture of modern scenes and historic recreations. 

The High Plains Artists of Colorado are a group of Morgan County artists that formed to document N...

Dinner Playhouse Trip for Seniors Planned March 16

The cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, one of the selected entrees from the playhouse and admission to the show. The meal begins at noon and the show commences at 1:30 p.m. 

Seniors age 55 and up along with those accompanying them...

Children's Programs Offered

"Romp-n-Stomp" - Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 am - $3 per visit or $9 per month. Young children will enjoy this class designed to develop motor skills. Children will participate in obstacle courses, games, hand-eye coordination and movement exer...Read on...

Dinner Playhouse Trip for Seniors Planned March 16

The cost is $60 per person and includes transportation, one of the selected entrees from the playhouse and admission to the show. The meal begins at noon and the show commences at 1:30 p.m. 

Seniors age 55 and up along with those accompanying them...