A private ranch that wants 2,000 acres of federal land in Colorado has spent $200,000 to lobby a congressman
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
A Colorado ranch proprietor has invested substantial lobbying resources to advance a contentious land exchange proposal affecting 2,000 federal acres in the Roaring Fork Valley. The initiative seeks to convert public lands into private property, sparking significant community opposition. Critics argue the arrangement circumvents established environmental and regulatory review processes, raising concerns about transparency and public interest protection in federal land management decisions.
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A private ranch that wants 2,000 acres of federal land in Colorado has spent $200,000 to lobby a congressman
A wealthy ranch owner’s land exchange proposal would privatize thousands of acres of public land in the Roaring Fork Valley. It has rankled locals, who say the deal would sidestep normal processes.
