New Water, Sewer Line Permit Fees Start Feb. 1

The fees apply to those sections of water and sewer lines that are the responsibility of the property owner to maintain.

Effective Feb. 1, a permit will be required for work on a sewer line outside a building from within five feet of the foundati...

Chief Building Official Out of Office Jan. 22-26, 2021 and Building Inspector Out of Office Jan. 25

Chief Building Official Mike Kirkendall will be Out of Office Jan. 22-26, 2021 and Building Inspector Mike Hosier will be Out of the Office Jan. 25, 2021. During this time, no Electrical Inspections can be conducted, and on Jan. 25, when both inspectors a...

Senior Center, Armory Reopen with Limits

The Gene Doty Senior Center and the Armory Recreation Center reopened to the public on a limited basis starting Monday, Jan. 11, after Morgan County was moved to a less restrictive level on the state’s COVID-19 dial.

Users of both facilities will need to make advance reservations for specific time slots and uses.

At the senior center, time slots available will be 8 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Reservations can be made for a table in the card room or main hall to...

New Art Exhibit on Display at Museum

“Images of the American West” by the High Plains Artists is the new exhibit now on display in the Fort Morgan Museum’s lower gallery.

This exhibition features a collection of images by local artists Theresa Conklin, Thelma Downing, Pat Samples Ehrlich, Sue Hodgson, Karol Mack, Jenny Robinson and Kathy Wernsman.

 “Images of the American West” will be on displa...

New Library Art Challenges Focus on Valentines

The Fort Morgan Library and Museum’s latest Patron Art Challenge will ask adults and children alike to create Valentines using kits they can pick up for free.

The Make-Your-Own Valentine kits will be available starting Jan. 25.

The kits for adults will include designs from Victorian-era Valentines, old-fashioned and modern stickers, doilies, and construction paper. Additionally, they will include recip...

New Water, Sewer Line Permit Fees Start Feb. 1

New permit fees for work on water and sewer lines on private property will go into effect in the City of Fort Morgan on Feb. 1.

The fees apply to those sections of water and sewer lines that are the responsibility of the property owner to maintain.

Effective Feb. 1, a permit will be required for work on a sewer line outside a building from within five feet of the foundati...

Northeast Colorado Moves from Red to Orange

El noreste de Colorado pasa de rojo a naranja

Northeast Colorado Health Department confirms change

Northeast Colorado Moves from Red to Orange

Sterling, Colo. – January 6, 2021: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has moved all counties that had been situated at Level Red on the COVID-19 Dial, t...

Fort Morgan Applies for State Business Relief Funds

The City of Fort Morgan has applied for new state business relief funds after Morgan County declined to participate in the grant program, which allowed the county’s municipalities to take part.

City officials expect to hear word from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) on the status of their application by Jan. 15.

Governor Jared Polis on Dec. 7 signed SB20B-001, providing $37 million for direct rel...

Grant Programs Offer Help for City Businesses to Grow

The City of Fort Morgan is offering two grant programs in 2021 that are intended to assist existing business and commercial building owners in the community who are looking to expand and grow their businesses.

The Façade Improvement Program was initially launched in mid-2019. Since that time the city has awarded more than $37,000 in grant funds to businesses to improve the front-facing façade of their buildings. These improvements can be s...

Library/Museum Has New (Old) Patron Art Challenge

The Fort Morgan Library & Museum is reprising a popular challenge for patrons to create their own art from the contents of a “Mystery Bag” and submit photos of it for display in a Patron Art Showcase in the library.

The challenge asks patrons to use all of the items provided in “Mystery Bag #2,” as well as one item the artist provides, to craft a unique work of art. Patrons will then take a photo of their creation and submit that for the contest. ...

City Light & Power Crews Work 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.

This tree trimming work has started and is expected to be completed in February.

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 Powe...

New Library Art Challenges Focus on Valentines

The Fort Morgan Library and Museum’s latest Patron Art Challenge will ask adults and children alike to create Valentines using kits they can pick up for free.

The Make-Your-Own Valentine kits will be available starting Jan. 25.

The kits for adults will include designs from Victorian-era Valentines, old-fashioned and modern stickers, doilies, and construction paper. Additionally, they will include recip...

New Art Exhibit on Display at Museum

“Images of the American West” by the High Plains Artists is the new exhibit now on display in the Fort Morgan Museum’s lower gallery.

This exhibition features a collection of images by local artists Theresa Conklin, Thelma Downing, Pat Samples Ehrlich, Sue Hodgson, Karol Mack, Jenny Robinson and Kathy Wernsman.

 “Images of the American West” will be on display through Feb. 27.

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Library/Museum Has New (Old) Patron Art Challenge

The Fort Morgan Library & Museum is reprising a popular challenge for patrons to create their own art from the contents of a “Mystery Bag” and submit photos of it for display in a Patron Art Showcase in the library.

The challenge asks patrons to use all of the items provided in “Mystery Bag #2,” as well as one item the artist provides, to craft a unique work of art. Patrons will then take a photo of their creation and submit that for the contest. Only photos will be ...

New Library Art Challenges Focus on Valentines

The Fort Morgan Library and Museum’s latest Patron Art Challenge will ask adults and children alike to create Valentines using kits they can pick up for free.

The Make-Your-Own Valentine kits will be available starting Jan. 25.

The kits for adults will include designs from Victorian-era Valentines, old-fashioned and modern stickers, doilies, and construction paper. Additionally, they will include recip...

New Art Exhibit on Display at Museum

“Images of the American West” by the High Plains Artists is the new exhibit now on display in the Fort Morgan Museum’s lower gallery.

This exhibition features a collection of images by local artists Theresa Conklin, Thelma Downing, Pat Samples Ehrlich, Sue Hodgson, Karol Mack, Jenny Robinson and Kathy Wernsman.

 “Images of the American West” will be on display through Feb. 27.

&a...

Library/Museum Has New (Old) Patron Art Challenge

The Fort Morgan Library & Museum is reprising a popular challenge for patrons to create their own art from the contents of a “Mystery Bag” and submit photos of it for display in a Patron Art Showcase in the library.

The challenge asks patrons to use all of the items provided in “Mystery Bag #2,” as well as one item the artist provides, to craft a unique work of art. Patrons will then take a photo of their creation and submit that for the contest. Only photos will be ...

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...