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By Abigail Beckman • Jan 10, 2019
Conservation groups are planning to buy a ranch near Trinidad that includes the landmark Fisher's Peak. The $25.5 million acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of February with a goal of eventually allowing public access to the land.
The purchase of Fisher's Peak Ranch, also known as Crazy French Ranch, was initiated by the city of Trinidad as a boost to its recreation economy. It's a move the Trust for Public Land and The Nature Conservancy say goes hand in hand with conservation. Both groups are involved in the acquisition, along with the Trinidad, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado.
Wade Shelton with the Trust for Public Land said the ranch's upcoming change to public ownership will be a positive thing for the area...
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http://www.krcc.org/post/fishers-peak-be-acquired-conservation-groups-enter-public-ownership
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