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Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT)

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CCALT conserves Colorado's western heritage and working lands for the benefit of future generations.

10/26/2026

Meet Lee Rooks, CCALT Board Member, friend, and dedicated conservation partner.

We are grateful to Lee for welcoming us to Rafter 26 Ranch to share his family’s story and deep commitment to stewarding Colorado’s working lands.

Join us on Zoom on Thursday, October 29, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for the next installment of our Forever Colorado Virtual Ranch Tour series and hear from Lee about how conservation has shaped the future of Rafter 26 Ranch.

Register at the link in our bio 🔗

10/23/2026

Every conserved acre has a story.

Join us on October 29 for a virtual tour of Rafter 26 Ranch, where fifth-generation rancher Lee Rooks will share the history of a ranching operation that has helped shape Colorado agriculture for generations.

Lee is a CCALT Board Member, friend, and dedicated conservation partner, and we are looking forward to sharing his story with you.

October 29 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. MT
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OQtm19gBTWGcImPlCV2y0A #/registration

10/21/2026

Our newest Forever Colorado Merchandise is here!

Show your support for Colorado’s working lands with our latest merch, including blaze orange hats for this year’s hunting season. Every purchase helps support working lands conservation across Colorado.

Orders placed in October will ship in November, and orders placed in November will ship in December. If you place your order by Friday, October 30th, you will receive your new merch the first weeks of November.

Don’t miss your chance to grab some Forever Colorado gear while supporting the future of Colorado agriculture and open spaces!

Shop at https://pogo.undergroundshirts.com/collections/forever-colorado-apparel

10/20/2026

The CCALT Board of Directors is a dedicated group of agricultural producers, conservation advocates, and community leaders committed to conserving Colorado's working landscapes and agricultural heritage. Directors offer strategic leadership, financial oversight, and guidance to support CCALT's long-term success. Board members hold legal and fiduciary responsibilities and are expected to act in good faith, exercise reasonable care and sound judgment, and make decisions in CCALT's best interests.

CCALT is currently looking to seat two Producer Directors and two General Directors. Both positions share the same commitment to CCALT's mission and responsibilities of board service, while bringing different experiences and perspectives to the organization. These new directors will be seated on the Board starting July 1, 2027.

Learn more and apply at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vu7wLj_DTEC3SVL7rc78QnQsz6ANUFRHmhItQAzfD91UOUE5OTFZMFRPVjVJUkJFRlJGMlJIQ09KMC4u&route=shorturl

10/19/2026

A big thank you to our partners at USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Earlier this month we celebrated the permanent protection of 18,400 acre Nottingham Ranch in Eagle and Routt Counties.

The average NRCS conservation easement takes about two years to close. Nottingham Ranch went from application to closing in less than four months.

That doesn't happen by accident. It takes leadership at the top. NRCS Chief Colton Buckley has made conservation easements a priority for the agency, and his commitment to Keeping Working Lands in Working Hands is showing real results for farm and ranch families.

It also takes a dedicated team on the ground. Thank you to NRCS Colorado State Conservationist Clint Evans, Assistant State Conservationist Liz With, and Alyson Keaton, Acting NRCS State Conservationist for Colorado, who worked alongside our team every step of the way to get this easement across the finish line.

Nottingham Ranch shows what's possible when federal and local partners share a goal and move with urgency. We're grateful to work with partners who do.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

10/19/2026

Two more classes! Join us October 19, from 6:00–7:00 a.m., and October 31 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Out Here Yoga in Steamboat Springs for donation-based classes benefiting CCALT!

We’re grateful to Out Here Yoga for providing this unique opportunity to support working lands conservation, and we hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

Don't miss the next installment of our Forever Colorado Virtual Ranch Tours: Rafter 26 Ranch!

Rafter 26 Ranch has been part of Colorado’s ranching story for generations. The land has been in continuous ranching since 1877, and today Lee Rooks continues that legacy through his commitment to stewardship and conservation.

Visit https://ccalt.org/virtual-ranch-tours/ to register for this unique opportunity to take a virtual tour of Rafter 26 Ranch, held on Zoom on October 29th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

10/15/2026

We’re Hiring! Join the CCALT Team 🌾

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as Director of Operations!

We are looking for a dynamic individual to oversee the people, systems, and infrastructure that advance our mission and long-term success.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Operations will oversee CCALT’s Operations Department. The Operations Department includes finance, human resources, information technology, grants, data, and risk management. The Director will also help implement strategy, enhance cross-department coordination, improve systems and processes, and build organizational capacity as CCALT grows.

This is both a leadership position and a hands-on operational role. The Director will have the opportunity to shape how CCALT operates, develop people, improve systems, and turn organizational priorities into action. You will set direction and manage staff while also leading projects, solving problems, building systems, and taking direct responsibility for operational work.

🌿Application Deadline: November 9, 2026
🌿To learn more about the job and see how to apply, visit the linkhttps://ccalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CCALT-Director-of-Operations-Job-Description-2026.pdf

10/09/2026

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) is proud to announce a landmark conservation easement closing on a historic ranch in Eagle and Routt Counties. By partnering with landowner Susan Nottingham and a coalition of conservation organizations that includes Eagle County Open Space and Natural Resources, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Routt County Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program, and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), CCALT is conserving 18,484 acres of the Nottingham Ranch. This easement marks an unprecedented collaborative effort, ensuring one of the largest working ranches in Colorado remains intact and working for generations to come.

After seeing the impact that development had on her parents’ original ranch in the Vail Valley and continued to have on working lands across the state, Susan Nottingham concluded that a conservation easement was the only way to ensure her ranch was spared from development. Nottingham Ranch serves as an example to neighbors, landowners, and others across the state of the important role conservation easements can play in maintaining landscapes, communities, and traditions for future generations.

When asked about the easement closing, Susan quoted John Keats. “‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever.’ This will truly be a joy forever," she said. “My heart is full.”

CCALT and the community at large extend their appreciation to the Nottingham Family for their vision and generosity in placing Nottingham Ranch under easement. They serve as an example to others of working lands conservation in Colorado, ensuring this meaningful landscape will remain permanently intact and available for agricultural use, wildlife habitat, and scenic value for generations to come. CCALT is also grateful for all the partners involved and the collaboration effort that made a project of this scale possible.

Read the full announcement at https://ccalt.org/2026/10/09/collaborative-effort-leads-to-the-conservation-of-historic-nottingham-ranch-in-eagle-and-routt-counties/

10/08/2026

Don't miss this weekend!

Join CCALT and Dallas Mount of Ranching for Profit in Hayden for a valuable day of learning designed to help strengthen your operation from the business side. We’ll cover finance, accounting, leadership, and succession planning fundamentals, with lunch included and an optional afternoon visit to The Nature Conservancy’s Carpenter Ranch Preserve.

This $200 workshop is being heavily subsidized through the generosity of The Nature Conservancy, bringing the cost down to just $50 per person, plus $20 for each additional family member or successor.

It's not too late to sign up! Visit https://ccalt.my.salesforce-sites.com/default/CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a2jUM000007hL0LYAU or email [email protected] to register.

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550 S. Wadsworth Boulevard Unit 500
Lakewood, CO
80226

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+13032258677

Website

https://ccalt.org/

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