A first in El Paso County: Monument pauses all data center projects

News Clip0:34KOAA 5·Monument, El Paso County, CO·7/21/2026

The Town of Monument in El Paso County, Colorado, has enacted a six-month moratorium on all new data center proposals. This pause provides an opportunity for town leaders to develop comprehensive regulations for future data center developments.

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Gov: Town of Monument, El Paso County
The Town of Monument is leading the way in El Paso County by putting a six-month hold on any new data center proposals. With no current applications, town leaders see this as a critical window to create smart regulations for the future. Have a Tip? Send us an email: News@koaa.com or call 719-630-3930 Follow us on Social Media! FB: https://www.facebook.com/KOAA/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/koaa_5 X: https://twitter.com/KOAA Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/koaa5.bsky.social Get our App: https://www.koaa.com/apps More at: https://www.koaa.com/