Fort Morgan is bracing for significant budget reductions and potential job losses due to an ongoing lockout at the Cargill beef processing plant. The prolonged labor dispute is projected to cost the city approximately $15 million in lost revenue. City departments are preparing for a 15% budget cut in 2027 as a worst-case scenario. Officials have implemented a hiring freeze while monitoring the situation. The lockout has been in effect for over a month with no clear end in sight.
Fort Morgan, Colorado
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