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The Land Line
You Have More Influence Over Colorado's Water Than You Think
January 28, 2026
If you've been paying attention to the news, you've probably heard it already—Colorado's snowpack is well below normal levels for this time of year.
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The Camping Trip that Planted a Seed: Meet Trustee Luis Creel
January 15, 2026
Some people discover conservation through a single transformative moment. For Luis Creel, it arrived quietly on a camping trip when he was eight years old—his first time truly taking in the beauty of the outdoors.
"After the trip, I was truly humbled and grateful," Luis recalls. That childhood experience planted seeds that would grow into a lifelong commitment to protecting the land he loves.
From Tropical Rainforest to the Front Range: Meet Trustee Chris Long
January 15, 2026
Chris Long's journey into conservation began unexpectedly during a 2010 trip to Puerto Rico with his wife, Jill, when they visited El Yunque—the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.
The beauty was undeniable. So was the trash and the disregard for the local ecosystem.
Hybl Takes the Helm: Honoring Geary's Impact and Welcoming New Leadership
January 5, 2026
Leadership transitions mark pivotal moments—opportunities to honor dedicated service while embracing fresh vision. At Palmer Land Conservancy, we’re proud to celebrate John Geary's remarkable…
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Before the Year Turns: A Lasting Choice for the Land You Love
December 23, 2025
The holidays are coming to a close. The lights and trees will soon come down, and the pace of life is slowing down, even if just a little.
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2025 A Year of Impact: A Conservation Community in Action
December 17, 2025
In 2025, community-driven conservation with Palmer Land Conservancy resulted in tangible results and wins across Colorado.
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Watch: Tackling the Biggest Challenges Facing the Colorado Good Life
December 10, 2025
There's something powerful about seeing the land we protect—not just in still images, but in motion. We're thrilled to share Palmer’s newest video, a visual journey across four Palmer-protected…
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Forever Protected: Silver Mountain Preserve
December 10, 2025
In a collaborative conservation effort, Palmer Land Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy in Colorado are proud to announce the permanent protection of Silver Mountain Preserve, an expansive 11,000-acre working cattle and bison ranch in southeastern Colorado
What It Really Means to Protect Land Forever in Southern Colorado
November 21, 2025
Imagine this moment. You’ve just finished a trail run at Red Rock Canyon. The air has that crisp morning chill. At the base of a sandstone fin, you spot a doe and her still-spotted fawn grazing…
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Palmer's Picks: 2025 Land Lover Holiday Gift Guide
November 20, 2025
If you're shopping for someone who finds joy in Colorado's mountains, trails, and open spaces, you're in the right place. Palmer's Picks is a staff tradition where our team shares the gear that…
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CEO Op-Ed: Making a choice between despair and hope
October 16, 2025
This option piece by Rebecca Jewett, President and CEO of Palmer Land Conservancy, was first
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