Honestly, my biggest concern for the location is the weather. As I'm sure you already know, the Palmer Divide is AWFUL in the wintertime. I hope someone with Buc-ee's is researching this!
Jock 07 said:ThunderFighter06 said:62strat said:ThunderFighter06 said:
Board of County Commissioners says Buc-ee's qualifies as a convenience store under Land Development Code
Yessir. The plot thickens. Getting entertaining at least!Quote:
According to the county, Buc-ee's will now need to submit a site development plan for review by the county, including lighting, landscaping, parking and traffic.
this is step 1 for any development btw.. nothing unique for this situation.
Understood. They still have a long way to go. If anything, I'm fascinated by Buc-ee's determination to secure this spot! Driven past the desired location several times. Pretty much right at the peak of Monument Hill on the west side of 25. Would be a great spot to grab a Texas Cheesesteak burrito on my way to my daughters' basketball or softball tournaments!
yup I remember thinking back in the mid 10's when I first moved here that it would be a strategically good spot for something like a Buc-ee's as they weren't expanding outside of TX at the time. It works well for me as that's exactly where I get on/off of 25 on the way to/from Denver.
The Pilot said:
Yall have fun with that. I'll see him at ball on Friday night.
Aggie_Boomin 21 said:
Mayor referred to Colorado Springs in that article as being in "southern Colorado". While I guess that's technically true (not by much) I don't think I've heard anyone say that before.
ThunderFighter06 said:Aggie_Boomin 21 said:
Mayor referred to Colorado Springs in that article as being in "southern Colorado". While I guess that's technically true (not by much) I don't think I've heard anyone say that before.
Correct! When we first moved here I was confused when the local new stations referred to the Springs as 'southern Colorado' as well. A glance confirms that it (barely) is in southern Colorado! Also curious as to what they are going to name the team. I see that they have not come up with a name yet!
yes, but in terms of populated areas, there is the springs, Pueblo , and really nothing else until the border.Green2Maroon said:
Kinda. I would say the Springs is more central Colorado than really southern.
Main questions in my book: low positioning + timing of Wed. AM cold front (would help create efficient rainfall + ideal upslope). That will be key for Denver area rainfall.
— Chris Bianchi (@BianchiWeather) September 28, 2026
Feels like close to a slam dunk that southeastern Colorado will see a significant flood threat this week. https://t.co/dDzXhBukq7
WEDNESDAY SEP 30 7:30AM
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Swing and a Miss
A slow‑moving, high‑stakes storm has been creeping toward Colorado all week — a rare mash‑up of an autumn upper‑low and the juicy tropical remnants of Hurricane Polo — and for a moment, it looked like Boulder and Denver might finally… pic.twitter.com/j8AV2dvzJp