Press Mention
Conserving a legacy in the San Luis Valley
Alamosa Valley Courier

Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust
del Norte, Colorado31,952 total acres protected
Located in Saguache County, the 1,800-acre Sutherland Company Ranch is steeped in history. With more than 1,200 acres of wetlands, the ranch provides critical habitat for wildlife, including migrating sandhill cranes, big game species and the at-risk horned lark. Protecting this ranch from increasing development pressures ensures that its vibrant ecosystems and historical legacy remain intact for future generations.