Fort Morgan poised for DIA-related growth

The economic ripple effect from Denver International Airport hasn’t touched Morgan County as anticipated, but whatever lingering disappointment remains is overshadowed by the potential opportunities that DIA may still create.

The most obvious and immediate effects of DIA, said Catherine Shull, executive director of the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce, include increased traffic along Interstate 76 going to the airport and families employed by DIA moving to the Morgan County area. The traffic has directly increased the motel and fast-food business near the highway.
The location of the I-76 corridor makes the highway the strongest link connecting Morgan County and…