An El Paso County town is looking at stopping data centers before they even show up

An El Paso County town is looking at stopping data centers before they even show up

News ClipKRDO·Monument, El Paso County, CO·5/15/2026

The town of Monument, Colorado, is actively exploring options to prevent data center development within its jurisdiction. This discussion occurs against a backdrop of local opposition, as residents in nearby Colorado Springs have demonstrated against the 'Project Taurus Data Center'.

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Gov: Monument Town Council, El Paso County
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) - On Thursday night, while angry Colorado Springs residents gathered to voice their opposition to the Project Taurus Data Center,