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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to shield 170 acres from development
San Miguel County’s Disappointment Valley. This project marks a milestone, bringing CWLT’s total conserved acreage to over 150,000 acres — a testament to decades ...
perpetuity thanks to a conservation easement the family placed on the land.
permanently conserved for farming and to preserve wildlife habitat.
nestled beneath the iconic Needle Rock. This collaboration with the Hawk family ensures the protection of agricultural heritage and critical wildlife habitat, ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, Feb. 10, 2025- A newly announced conservation easement will protect more than 7,400 acres in the North Fork Valley from development.
Powderhorn Valley.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, April 3, 2024-