Cox Ranch annexation and Skybox data center
Summary
A 1,200-acre owner-initiated annexation west of Roundtop Road tied to a possible Via West/Skybox data center drew hours of opposition from Rolling Hills and west-side residents over water, traffic, noise, wildlife and trust in the process. Council postponed it and its two zoning companions to September 14, 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 17
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
A data center could expand the city's tax base but also raise service costs for police, fire and water infrastructure; no project cost figures were provided.
The Cox Family Foundation would be funded by the land sale, and the city would gain taxable development.
Rolling Hills and west-side ranch residents say they face water pressure loss, traffic, noise, light pollution and eroded rural character.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council Meeting - Sep 28, 2026
The council gave final approval to annexing about 1,260 acres of the historic Cox Ranch for a Skybox/ViaWest data center business park near Rolling Hills and Happy Jack Road. Neighbors opposed it over noise, light, water and heritage concerns; supporters cited economic development and city water protections.
Cheyenne City Council moves proposed Cox Ranch data center project toward final vote
Cheyenne City Council moves proposed Cox Ranch data center project toward final vote WyomingNews.com
Cox Ranch data center developers outline project, commitments at Cheyenne City Council work session
Cox Ranch data center developers outline project, commitments at Cheyenne City Council work session WyomingNews.com
Referendum petition aims to reverse City Council's 3,460-acre data center annexation vote
Referendum petition aims to reverse City Council's 3,460-acre data center annexation vote WyomingNews.com
Cheyenne City Council advances 3,500-acre annexation for data centers
Cheyenne City Council advances 3,500-acre annexation for data centers WyomingNews.com
City Council - Apr 27, 2026
A 1,200-acre owner-initiated annexation west of Roundtop Road tied to a possible Via West/Skybox data center drew hours of opposition from Rolling Hills and west-side residents over water, traffic, noise, wildlife and trust in the process. Council postponed it and its two zoning companions to September 14, 2026.
Cheyenne’s 1,260-acre Cox Ranch annexation stalls after data center outcry
Cheyenne’s 1,260-acre Cox Ranch annexation stalls after data center outcry Cap City News
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