The Buc-ee's beaver is ready for its Colorado debut. The Texas-based travel store and gas station chain opened its first Colorado location on Monday. Located north of the Denver metro area, at the southwest corner of Interstate 25 and County Road 48 in Johnstown, the new Buc-ee's opened to the public at 6 a.m. Crowds began gathering Sunday night to be first inside the store Monday morning. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 11 a.m. Monday with local and state leaders. The 74,000-square-foot Johnstown travel center has 116 fueling positions and 12 EV charging stations. Known for its award-winning clean bathrooms. All Buc-ee's operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The store will serve Buc-ee’s favorites including Beaver nuggets, Texas barbeque, fudge, kolaches, jerky and pastries. Buc-ee's has been at work constructing the Colorado location since a groundbreaking ceremony in June 2022. Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/bucees-grand-opening-johnstown-colorado/73-ade9334f-63f0-46f4-b10d-c15803c3529b More local videos here: https://bit.ly/2Pa0d1l Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: http://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.