(Palmer Lake, Colorado) – This is a story we’ve been covering for a while here. Buc-ee’s has wanted to bring a new store to the small town of Palmer Lake, Colorado. Residents there don’t want it and even sued their city because of it.
It seemed an agreement had been reach to annex some land, Buc-ee’s would improve some infrastructure and a new store would be built. After a very contentious battle, it seems that small Colorado town has finally won their battle and got what they want, no new Buc-ee’s store. Let’s find out what happened.
Small Town in Colorado has Won Big Against Buc-ee’s
It’s been a battle that’s been going on for just over a year (mysanantonio.com). Buc-ee’s wanted to build in the small Colorado town of Palmer Lake, but the residents didn’t want it. It seems that small town opposition can celebrate a victory. The group looking to annex some land, Monument Ridge West, L.L.C., have withdrawn their annexation plan.
This will be the second time that this annexation plan has been withdrawn. After this win, the governor of Colorado has called for Buc-ee’s to find another town to build their store in. As much as we love Buc-ee’s here in Texas, not everyone wants the behemoth gas station in their area.
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