CWLT announces permanent conservation of 200-acre property near Ridgway

KREX, November 10, 2025-

On Monday, Pioneers Preserve, a nearly 200-acre property located near the southwestern edge of the Town of Ridgway, was permanently conserved, according to an announcement from Colorado West Land Trust (CWLT).

“Protecting Pioneers Preserve not only maintains Ridgway’s stunning viewshed but also safeguards critical winter range and migration corridors for wildlife,” said CWLT Conservation Specialist Nick Jacobson. “This project is a great example of how conservation can support community goals while ensuring that wildlife and working lands continue ...

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‘I did it for the animals’

‘I did it for the animals. ’ Continuing a tradition she started more than 20 years ago, Ridgway’s Dana Ivers partners with land trust to shield 170 acres from development

By Lia Salvatierra lia@ouraynews.com on November 12, 2025
Dodging prairie dog holes, Dana Ivers walked through her roughly 170-acre property on the southern side ...

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Local Motion: Preserving the Land, One Easement at a Time: How Colorado Families Are Protecting Open Space for the Future

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KVNF April, 15, 2025– As open land across Colorado’s Western Slope disappears at a record pace, a growing number of landowners are turning to a legal tool to keep their property intact: the conservation easement. While the term may sound like bureaucratic jargon, the concept is remarkably simple—and profoundly impactful.

In a recent episode of Local Motion from KVNF, host Brody Wilson explores what conservation easements are, how they work, and why families across ...

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