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Morgan County, Colorado
Morgan County, Colorado was formed in 1889 from part of Weld County. The county seat is in Fort Morgan. Morgan County is primarily a rural entity located on the high plains of northeastern Colorado, with Weld and Logan Counties to the north, Washington County to the east, Adams County to the south and Weld County to the west.
Measuring 36 miles long and 36 miles wide, the county encompasses 1,296 square miles. Morgan County is 36th among Colorado counties measured in square-miles, but is abundantly rich agriculturally with many irrigated and dry land farms as well as beef, sheep and dairy ranches.
Home Rule Information
In a special meeting held November 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the Board of Morgan County Commissioners called a special election for March 10th, 2026, on the question whether to form a Home Rule Charter Commission and if so, to elect the members of the commission. For more information on Home Rule and on submitting an application (due to the County Clerk's Office by January 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.) to be elected as a member of the Home Rule Commission, click HERE.
Morgan County Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey - Complete survey by December 31, 2025
Morgan County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and we want to hear from you. This short survey asks about the hazards you’re most concerned about and how future disasters affect your community. Your input helps guide realistic projects that make Morgan County safer.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with neighbors who might want to participate. Your voice matters.
https://forms.office.com/r/
Federal Government Shutdown: What it means for Health First Colorado and CHP+
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Public Notices and Postings
Notice of Budget - Meeting Dec. 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building, 231 Ensign Street, Fort Morgan, CO.
NOTICE: December 8, 2025 - Morgan County Administration Building Assembly Room, 231 Ensign St, Fort Morgan, CO
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* ATTENTION - Morgan County is Accepting Naming Rights Petitions for the Indoor Arena, Beef Barn, and new Hog and Sheep Barn *
Morgan County is accepting petitions for naming rights in consideration for the new Hog and Sheep Barn at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. The new barn is scheduled to be completed by March 2026. Please see the following documents for information and forms to submit for consideration.
* Naming Policy for County Facilities *
* Solicitation for Naming Rights Petitions *
* Petition for Naming Rights in Recognition or Consideration Form - Indoor Arena *
* Petition for Naming Rights in Recognition or Consideration Form - Beef Barn *
* Petition for Naming Rights in Recognition or Consideration Form - Hog and Sheep Barn *
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Morgan County 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update
Morgan County Commissioners have approved the 2025 Morgan County Comprehensive Plan.
Morgan County has updated its comprehensive plan to guide its growth, development, and priorities for years to
come. A comprehensive plan is an advisory document that allows us to be proactive and plan for the community
we want. The final document has been approved. To view the final document and more information on this project, click on the "Comprehensive Plan Information" link below.
Comprehensive Plan Information
CodeRED Alert System
Morgan County has upgraded to the CodeRED Warning Notification System that can notify you in a variety of ways with critical information including severe weather, missing persons, and other pertinent instructions in emergency situations. To register for notifications, click the Sign Up button below.