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Proposed data center in Colorado Springs off Garden of the Gods Road faces fierce backlash at public meeting

News Article: Proposed data center in Colorado Springs off Garden of the Gods Road faces fierce backlash at public meeting Source: KRDO News Date: Date unknown This item contains complex procedural or technical language. Our AI has temporarily deferred summarizing to ensure accuracy. Please review the original document for details. [View Original Document](https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/09/colorado-springs-proposed-data-center-backlash-public-meeting/)

KRDO NewsImpact: 4/5

2025 Planning and Community Development Department Critical Needs

Budget Document: 2025 Planning and Community Development Department Critical Needs Source: El Paso County Budget Date: Date unknown This item contains complex procedural or technical language. Our AI has temporarily deferred summarizing to ensure accuracy. Please review the original document for details. [View Original Document](https://epc-assets.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/PCD-2025-Critical-Need-Presentation-Final.pdf)

El Paso County BudgetImpact: 3/5

State approves two well permits at the site of a potential new Buc-ee’s Travel Center in northern El Paso County

News Article: State approves two well permits at the site of a potential new Buc-ee’s Travel Center in northern El Paso County Source: Local News Aggregator Date: Date unknown This item contains complex procedural or technical language. Our AI has temporarily deferred summarizing to ensure accuracy. Please review the original document for details. [View Original Document](https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/02/state-approves-well-permits-potential-buc-ees-el-paso-county/)

Local News AggregatorImpact: 3/5

Lone Tree accuses state of overreach on local land‑use decisions - Denver7

The City of Lone Tree is disagreeing with the state government. Lone Tree officials say the state is making new laws that take away their power to make decisions about land use and building rules. Mayor Marissa Harmon said these laws make it easier for developers to build without the city's approval. She also said the city might not be able to control how many people can live in a building. Lone Tree plans to use its local power, called a Home Rule Charter, to ignore these state laws. This will allow the city to keep making its own decisions about what gets built and where.

Google AlertsApr 20, 2026Impact: 3/5

04/16/2026 at 9:00 AM for Planning Commission - Agenda

The El Paso County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The meeting starts at 9:00 AM. They will approve the notes from their last meeting. They will also look at a request to divide a piece of land in Peyton. This land is currently used for one house and is in a rural zone. The commission will also talk about drainage plans for the Haegler Ranch area and the Ellicott Consolidated Drainage Basin. They will also discuss the El Paso County Stormwater Master Drainage Plan.

El Paso County CommissionersApr 16, 2026Impact: 3/5

Weld County Adds Data Centers to County Code During Drought - Yellow Scene Magazine

Weld County Commissioners have created new rules for data centers. These are buildings that store and process information. The rules, approved on April 6, 2026, explain what a data center is and where it can be built in areas not within a city. This is important because some people worry about how much water and electricity these centers use, especially during a drought. Some residents asked the commissioners to wait before making a decision. However, others believe data centers can help the county by bringing in money and not causing too many problems.

Google AlertsApr 15, 2026Impact: 3/5

Uptown rezoning forwarded to Greeley City Council - BizWest

A site plan shows intended uses for a 291-acre development in west Greeley. This development is moving forward while other Greeley developments face city and court actions after voters derailed their city-approved zoning.

Google AlertsApr 15, 2026Impact: 3/5

EDITORIAL: Another Colorado city rejects the density dogma - Colorado Springs Gazette

Lakewood voters said no to new building rules. These rules are called zoning (rules about what kind of houses can be built). The city council wanted to allow more apartments and multi-family homes in areas that now only have single houses. Most voters did not like this idea. They voted two-to-one to stop the change. This is part of a bigger fight in Colorado. Some state leaders want more density (putting many people in a small space) to help make housing cheaper. But many residents want to keep their neighborhoods the same. They also want local cities to make these rules instead of the state government.

Google AlertsApr 14, 2026Impact: 5/5

Colorado Week in Review for April 12, 2026

This week in Colorado brought mixed news. On the positive side, the Colorado Avalanche hockey team won their Presidents' Trophy, and the Colorado Rockies baseball team won four games in a row. There's also good news for travelers, as an agreement was reached for passenger trains between Denver and Fort Collins. However, not all news was good. A person struck by lightning is still in critical condition. New changes to food assistance programs will affect many Coloradans, and drought restrictions are being put in place for the Front Range. There's also political debate in Congress regarding Iran and budget cuts that could affect affordable housing. In Lakewood, residents voted on whether to repeal new building rules.

Google AlertsApr 13, 2026Impact: 3/5

CPC ZC 21-00089 - ORD_JimmyCampCreekZoneChange - City of Colorado Springs - Calendar

News Article: CPC ZC 21-00089 - ORD_JimmyCampCreekZoneChange - City of Colorado Springs - Calendar Source: Google Alerts Date: Apr 12, 2026 This item contains complex procedural or technical language. Our AI has temporarily deferred summarizing to ensure accuracy. Please review the original document for details. [View Original Document](https://coloradosprings.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=624a6b8c-c8f3-4243-b7c2-403b01c3799c.docx)