monument
Coverage of monument in the Nexus archive.
- Former NY Gov. George Pataki’s modest monument to bipartisanship
George Pataki dedicated a modest monument to bipartisanship. During the ribbon cutting for his center, he lamented that there has been a decline in bipartisan cooperation. He also stated that working across the aisle is out of style.
- ACCO Engineered Systems to create 135 jobs in Monument expansion
ACCO Engineered Systems, an employee-owned mechanical contracting and system engineering company, will expand operations in Monument, Colorado, creating 135 jobs. The expansion was announced by Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.
- Monument puts the brakes on data centers, as council approves moratorium
Monument's Town Council approved a six-month moratorium on data center applications, making it the first community in El Paso County to do so. Councilman Steve King expressed doubts about data centers' benefits, as the town proactively sets boundaries despite no current applications. Nearby, the Project Taurus Data Center remains under debate.
- Heat Advisories Will Be in Place for Parts of Southern Colorado on Monday
Heat advisories are in effect for parts of Southern Colorado on Monday, with temperatures reaching into the triple digits in areas like El Paso County, Monument, Black Forest, and the eastern plains. The heat is expected to subside by Tuesday as monsoonal moisture arrives, though high UV indexes and record-breaking highs are anticipated for the day.
- Southbound I-25 closed as crews work to contain grass fire south of Baptist Road
Southbound I-25 is closed south of Baptist Road between Monument and Colorado Springs due to a grass fire. Crews are working to contain the fire, which has caused traffic to halt in that direction. Northbound traffic remains moving, no evacuations have been issued, and the fire's size is currently unknown.
- EPSO issues Shelter-in-Place order east of Monument
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) issued a Shelter-in-Place order east of Monument after responding to reports of a shooting in the 4200 block of Bobbie Kay Place. Deputies are actively addressing the situation.
- Shelter-in-place issued for a neighborhood east of Monument on Monday
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office issued a shelter-in-place order for 4000 Bobbie Kay Place east of Monument due to nearby law enforcement activity. Residents were instructed to secure their homes, avoid windows, and remain indoors until further notice. The cause of the order remains undisclosed.
- Costco in the pre-application project phase in Monument
A Costco is in the pre-application project phase in Monument, with the proposed site located on the southwest corner of Higby Road and Jackson Creek Parkway, near I-25. No formal development plans have been submitted, and a conference will determine if the project proceeds to a formal application.