South Nevada Avenue
Coverage of South Nevada Avenue in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado Springs City Council approves increased security along S. Nevada Ave.
The Colorado Springs City Council approved funding for increased security along the South Nevada Avenue corridor, passing a $700,000 contract measure on its second reading. Of this funding, $450,000 comes from the city's retail marijuana tax. Local business owners anticipate benefits and advocate for more investment in mental health services.
- CSFD quickly gets RV fire on I-25 under control
The Colorado Springs Fire Department quickly controlled an RV home fire on I-25 between South Nevada Avenue and Cimarron Street on August 4. The fire on the northbound side was extinguished by around 1 p.m., according to the department.
- City council moves plan to increase security along South Nevada Avenue forward
Colorado Springs City Council voted to advance a plan to enhance security along South Nevada Avenue from Mill Street to Cheyenne Road. The $758,000 contract with the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority will be partially funded by recreational marijuana tax revenue, allocated to public safety, mental health services, and PTSD programs for veterans. A second council vote is scheduled for early August.
- Award-winning Bella's Bagels announces expansion with new location
Bella's Bagels, named Best Bagel Shop in Colorado by Foodie Magazine, is expanding with a second location at the Creekwalk Shopping Center near South Nevada Avenue. Owner Jason Stele announced the new Bella's Bagels & Bistro will open soon.