South Nevada Corridor
Coverage of South Nevada Corridor in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado Springs dispensary tax dollars funding south Nevada corridor security contract
Colorado Springs City Council approved a $700,000 security contract for the south Nevada corridor, with $450,000 funded by the city's 5% retail marijuana special sales tax. Cannabis Depot, a dispensary in an 'offense hotspot,' will benefit from increased security, and business representatives emphasized the initiative's role in improving safety and addressing mental health challenges in the area.
- Colorado Springs marijuana tax funds proposed for South Nevada security upgrades
Colorado Springs plans to allocate $450,000 from marijuana tax funds to improve security in the South Nevada Corridor. The proposal includes hiring unarmed security guards and using drones to address crime concerns, supported by local business owner Sa'Id Hafsaoui, who hopes increased safety will attract more customers and businesses.