A look into the land exchange between Purgatory-Durango, Colo., and the USFS. At stake was 810 acres of undeveloped land surrounded by wilderness area and a tract of 423 acres adjacent to the ski area along U.S. Highway 550. The innovative deal was seen as a win-win situation for all involved.
Swap: Three Wilderness Parcels For Highway Frontage
A look into the land exchange between Purgatory-Durango, Colo., and the USFS. At stake was 810 acres of undeveloped land surrounded by wilderness area and a tract of 423 acres adjacent to the ski area along U.S. Highway 550. The…
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