As the dust begins to settle on the news breakers and newsmakers in the year that was 2023, the storylines in the halls of government and at the ballot box could rival the twists of a Yellowstone episode. Topping the list most certainly would be the unforeseen announcement by U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Windsor, that […]
Jeff Morford, a banker and retired volunteer firefighter, has been elected to a Ward 1 position on City Council. Morford earned 59.2 percent of the 618 votes cast unofficially in early election returns to defeat first-term City Councilman Brian Urdiales, who earned 252 votes. He currently serves as the senior vice president and business development […]
The final opportunity for registered voters to weigh in on a collection of city, school and special proposition items on the ballot is today. Leading into the final two days of balloting, about one-quarter of registered voters in Morgan County had cast ballots in advance of Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, Morgan County Clerk Kevin […]
The 2023 Focus on the Future Fort Morgan City Council forum occurred Thursday evening inside the City Hall Council Chambers. Incumbents Brian Urdiales and Bill Garcia were joined by candidates Dr. Kevin “Doc” Lindell, Loren Boyett, Joel Cismowski, and Jeff Morford to discuss various topics facing the city and how they plan to address them. […]
An initial zoning concept for a 57-acre mixed-use development northwest of County Road Q and South West Street, drew mostly support and some feedback during a recent informational meeting at City Hall with neighboring property holders. Owned by Acadia Farms developer Rob Graves, “nothing of detail has been designed yet, because part of this meeting […]