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Vogelaar Ranch – permanently protected in partnership with Colorado West Land Trust!
The 1,360-acre Vogelaar Ranch is located in southeastern Montrose County on Horsefly Mesa, approximately 20 miles southwest of Montrose. The estate of Anita Vogelaar, whose parents bought the property and operated the ranch for decades, donated the Vogelaar Ranch...
Taylor Ranch – permanently protected!
The 3,638-acre Taylor Ranch in northern Fremont County is located in the high foothills, spanning nearly 5.5 linear miles along the eastern flank of Waugh Mountain. The property includes high mountain meadows, mixed-conifer and aspen forests, oak woodlands, and...
Fleur Creek Farm – permanently protected!
Fleur Creek Farm is a remarkable 45-acre property in the Wet Mountain Valley, just north of Westcliffe in Custer County. The land is owned by longtime community members and conservation advocates who have been deeply involved in local land protection efforts since the...
Willow Creek Ranch – permanently protected!
This 100-acre property sits in Gunnison County, about 13 miles southwest of the City of Gunnison. It’s clearly visible from County Road 31 and Highway 149, a popular route for outdoor enthusiasts heading to the Curecanti National Recreation Area, Powderhorn, and Lake...
Salazar Ranches Costilla – permanently protected!
Salazar Ranches Costilla consists of 767 acres in Costilla County west of San Luis. The Salazar family completed another easement with COL in 2024 and are strong proponents of easements as tools to protect water rights in particular. Three generations of the family...
Hillside Mountain Ranch – permanently protected!
Hillside Mountain Ranch is located in the Wet Mountain Valley north of Westcliffe and is highly visible from CO Highway 69. The 314-acre property consists of mountain grasslands, upland scrub habitat, herbaceous wetlands, and hayfields irrigated by senior water...
la dolce vita ranch – permanently protected!
La Dolce Vita Ranch is a 446-acre property on the north slope of Thirtynine Mile Mountain near Guffey and approximately 1/4 mile from Pike National Forest. The property is a mix of rolling of montane grasslands, punctuated with mixed conifers, stands of aspen, rocky...
Faucette Land and Cattle Headquarters Ranch – permanently protected!
This 3,137-acre ranch spans four separate parcels in Conejos and Alamosa Counties. It includes 1.25 miles of La Jara Creek, the associated wetlands and riparian areas, and irrigated cropland and pastures, along with native shrub and grass lands. The ranch is used for...
Agricultural Property in Conejos County – permanently protected!
The ranch consists of five parcels across 549 acres. It features prime soils, and the conservation easement protects the significant irrigation water rights, including surface and groundwater. The land is used for cattle grazing, hay production, and assorted crops...