The impact Colorado’s only Buc-ee’s has had on small Johnstown

By Lindsey Boetsch | KKTV-TV CBS 11 News

The only Buc-ee’s in Colorado will be open for a year next month. Here in El Paso County, we’re waiting for the next steps for another potential store in Palmer Lake.

“I think it’s put Johnstown on the map,” said Johnstown Mayor Michael P. Duncan.

Mayor Duncan has been in his seat since April. He wasn’t around for the planning of the Buc-ee’s but his city is reaping the benefits of it being open.

“We’re pulling in about $1 million a year. That goes back into the infrastructure. Our fire, our police, our water…,” Mayor Duncan said.

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