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Harvesting hay is a significant part of my ranch operation; we need several hundred tons to get our cows, bulls, heifers, and horses through the winter.  I am often asked by fellow agents and buyers alike about hay production in our area here in Northwest Colorado.  I compiled a list of questions I commonly get, along with …

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Most ditches in northwest Colorado deliver water just as they did a hundred years ago and most are organized just like they were back then–water owners either cooperate or argue (or both) over how the water is delivered and managed.  When multiple water users share the same ditch for delivery of water, absent an agreement or …

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Having amazing views outside your window is a significant factor people consider when buying or building homes in the mountains. Likewise, no one wants a new neighbor to build a mansion on the top of a mountain or hill in their view corridor. The natural contour of hills and mountains is interrupted by new homes …

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Routt County in the month of August as documented by Hallie Myhre. Like most months, August in Colorado is an excellent time for outdoor reaction. Locals enjoy the trails, rivers, lakes, and public land. For the agriculture community of Routt County, August is a busy month. Haying season is in full swing and local 4H …

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The month of July in Steamboat Springs, Routt County (and beyond) as documented by Hallie Myhre. July, the heat of summer is packed with fun events and outdoor adventures. Makes sense why this month’s video is so long. Every weekend the Steamboat Springs ProRodeo hosts professional athletes as a part of the Mountain State Circuit, …

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Colorado’s 35-acre rule can have unforeseen consequences when large landowners parcel off a portion of their ranch. Senate bill 35, passed in 1972, basically stipulates that subdivision of land resulting in acreage fewer than 35 must be approved by the county. I was recently part of an off-market ranch sale that took a little bit of …

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June in Routt County, Colorado as documented by Hallie Myhre. June in Routt County is a favorite (even though I may stay that about every month)! The days are warm, but not too hot, and the evenings are cool. 2022 brought much-needed rain, so the valley is green, the grass is tall and the wildflowers …

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Routt County during the month of May, as documented by Hallie Myhre. May in Routt County is usually the start of spring, however, we are known to get a snowstorm, or five! The grass begins to turn green and leaves are popping up on trees, but you still might wake up to a few inches …

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A quick look into life in Routt County, CO during April as documented by Hallie Myhre. April can be a great Month in Routt County. The ski season at Steamboat Resort wraps up mid-month. Great spring skiing conditions are always a favorite, made better by fun events and a decrease in tourists. April 1st was …

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March 2022 in Routt County, CO (& beyond) documented by Hallie Myhre. The month of March went by fast! A somewhat unexpected fact is historically, Steamboat received more snow in March compared to any other month. This season it was not the biggest snow month at Steamboat Resort. However, storms still dumped 58 inches of …

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Life in Routt County, CO during February 2022 as documented by Hallie Myhre. February is always a big month in Steamboat Springs! The beginning of the month starts with Winter Carnival, one of the most exciting weeks of the year. The tradition started in 1914 to create a little joy and excitement for locals during …

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Life in Routt County, CO during January, documented by Hallie Myhre. January was a great start to 2022! There were many days spent on Mount Werner at different events and skiing. The Music Fest at Steamboat is a Texas country music festival that takes place at the being of the year. Known as “Texas Week” …

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Ranching property is more than just a space for livestock or other large animals. So many land buyers recently realize that there’s so much more that they can do with their property, and they’re not wrong! These are the best structures anyone can build onto their ranching property to make the most of it! 1. …

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Every now and then a property placed into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) comes for sale on the market. Buyers and agents alike ask what exactly is CRP? In a nutshell, a landowner enters into an agreement with the government to implement practices that conserve the landowner’s land. Most often in northwest Colorado, the landowner …

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2020 was a memorable year for ranch and resort real estate sales. Despite uncertainty fueled by a deadly pandemic and a tumultuous presidential election cycle, the market roared on.  Properties flew off of the shelves as buyers scrambled for a change in scenery.  COVID-19 prompted many to appreciate the freedom of the outdoors. There was no shortage …

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Colorado ranks among the top of the states in our nation for education and income. When it comes to elbow room and opportunities for adventure, Colorado is tough to top. With plenty of room to roam and recreate, it’s no wonder people are flocking to this scenic state! Here are some interesting Centennial-State stats: 37th …

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Surveys are a complex subject. Casually assumed as a buyer benefit, they are just as important to a seller. At the most basic level, a survey shows where a property is located on the planet. The level of detail shown on a survey can vary and it is often a negotiation between the parties. Surveys …

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The ranch and resort market delivered quite a surprise this summer.  The initial shutdown of everything real-estate-sales-related was ominous and fraught with uncertainty.  As the restrictions were lifted and as the pandemic spread, interest in scenic and lightly populated areas grew. When unrest in densely populated areas dominated the headlines, the interest grew into a …

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The number of warm days outnumbers the cold days Powdered colostrum and milk, medicine and vaccines creep into my cabinets, fridge and freezer Very pregnant cows take on an uncomfortable stance as they vigorously switch their tails Our bulls fight hard and bellow long, low groans 2:00 in the morning is as familiar as 2:00 …

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If you’ve grown accustomed to social distancing and are searching for your cabin site in the woods, you may have noticed that country properties in Colorado are frequently offered in increments of 35 or 40 acres.  There are reasons behind this.  Explaining 40 acre lots goes back to the original government surveys, most of which …

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