The Land Bulletin

Conservation is about far more than protecting land, and few people understand that better than Justin Spring, Vice President and Colorado & Southwest Regional Director for The Conservation Fund. Justin joins us this week to discuss how conservation projects come together, the challenges landowners face, and why innovative partnerships are becoming increasingly important across the West. We al...

This week, we’re visiting Kaycee, Wyoming, a small ranching community with a Wild West reputation. With plenty of western history, wide-open landscapes, and strong community ties, Mirr broker Erik Anderson helps Haley explore the town’s rich cattle-ranching heritage, world-class hunting and fishing opportunities, local traditions, and the unique spirit that makes Kaycee one of Wyoming’s hidden gem...

Summer is here, and outdoor recreation is on the rise, particularly among women. This week, Haley chats with Emily Jacobs of Uncharted Outdoorswomen about how the group helps women build confidence in the outdoors through hands-on education, mentorship, and community. Offering everything from fly fishing to hunting, Uncharted Outdoorswomen is helping more women find their place outdoors. Through e...

When we think about conservation, we often picture vast landscapes, working ranches, and remote forests. But some of the most meaningful stewardship efforts are happening right in our own backyards. This week, Haley is joined by Suzanna Fry-Jones, CEO of the High Line Canal Conservancy, to explore the 71-mile corridor that is enhancing the Denver region’s ecological health, recreational opportunit...

We’re not going too far outside Denver in this week’s Back 40, but that’s part of the appeal of Sedalia, Colorado, a small foothills community that serves as a gateway to everything the Front Range has to offer. From gold medal fly fishing on the South Platte to horseback riding through Pike National Forest, Haley and Willy discuss why this unique corridor between Sedalia and Deckers remains one o...

This week, we’re welcoming a new broker to the crew: Davis LaMair! Growing up in Colorado and spending the last decade guiding anglers across the rivers of Wyoming and Idaho, Davis has built a deep appreciation for the landscapes, wildlife, and stewardship that define the American West. Now, he’s bringing that passion to the Mirr Ranch Group. Davis joins Haley to talk about his background as an ou...

Stream and water access has long been a complex issue across the West, particularly in Colorado, and this year, it’s once again at the forefront of conversation. In this episode, we’re joined by former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and former Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Dan Prenzlow to break down the legal framework behind the right-to-float and right-to-wade debate currently on the table...

In this very special episode, we’re looking at one of our brokerage’s most unique and meaningful transactions: the sale of St. Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass, CO. Covering over 3,700 acres, this property was about more than just land. It represented a community, spirituality, and decades of stewardship at the hands of the Cistercian monks. Selling it was no small feat. Have you ever needed the p...

The shortgrass prairie might not seem as glamorous as our nation’s mountains and forests, but it’s one of the most important ecosystems in the West. This week, Nora Bales joins us to break down what shortgrass prairie actually is, why it’s suffered such debilitating losses, and most importantly - why we should care. We cover what restoration looks like today. From droughts to invasive species, pra...

Buying a house and buying a ranch are two entirely different ball games, and this week Mirr Ranch Group founder Ken Mirr joins us to break down why. In this episode, we walk through a practical, big-picture guide to preparing for your first or next ranch purchase. From envisioning your ideal property to setting realistic expectations around budget, location, and lifestyle, we cover the first steps...

We’re back and exploring Utah’s Kamas Valley - an area just outside Park City but a world apart in pace and lifestyle. Mirr broker and resident Utah-expert Chris Corroon joins Haley to break down what makes this high mountain valley so enticing to ranchers and outdoorsmen alike. With access to the Uinta Mountains and fishing on the Weber and Provo Rivers, the Kamas Valley is quietly gaining buyers...

Bob Budd, Executive Director of the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust, joins Haley on the podcast this week to discuss how ranchers can rethink the wildlife roaming their properties for what it truly is—an asset, not a liability. Bob walks us through how landowners across the West can approach habitat management with intention, sharing real-world examples of small adjustments that lead t...

This week, we’re headed down to Texas to chat with Max Kruemcke, co-owner of Bastrop Cattle Company, about what it takes to build a successful small-scale beef business. After an unexpected shift from the film industry to life on a cattle ranch, Max shares how he used his background in production and marketing to help Bastrop Cattle Co. evolve from supplying restaurants to shipping beef directly t...

This week, we're headed to the wild and often overlooked Gila Wilderness in southern New Mexico to explore the hidden oasis and recreational haven that also carries the historic honor of being the nation’s first designated wilderness area, championed by Aldo Leopold in 1924. Haley walks us through what makes the Gila so compelling for landowners and ranch buyers, from its deep conservation ro...

In the conclusion of our cheatgrass deep dive, Haley sits down with terrestrial habitat biologist Ryan Amundson from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to unpack the very real and often overlooked impacts this invasive annual is having on western rangelands, wildlife habitat, and ranch operations. But this isn’t a doom-and-gloom conversation. From herbicide strategies and post-fire restoration t...

Cheatgrass has quietly become one of the biggest threats to western rangelands,  crowding out native forage, increasing wildfire risk, and costing ranchers valuable time, grass, and money. But there’s reason for hope. This week, Haley sits down with Jaycie Arndt of IMAGINE (Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems) to unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of this fast-spr...

Wyoming’s ranch market is shifting - and opportunity is following close behind.  This week, Haley is joined by Jared Souza, Mirr Broker and Wyoming expert, for a boots-on-the-ground look at what’s happening across the state. From drought pressure to limited land and a demand for legacy ranches, they break down who’s buying, what’s moving, and what you need to do to get ahead of the curve in 2026. ...

We're throwing it back to a conversation we had last year with two of our favorite brothers, Duke and Woody Beardsley! From their family’s five generation history in Colorado to their distinct career paths – Duke as a renowned western artist and Woody as a conservation-minded ranch broker (at Mirr!) – the Beardsley’s share their perspectives on preserving the legacy of the West. They discuss...

We hope you’re hungry this week as Haley sits down with Cole Mannix, co-founder of Old Salt Co-op, to dig into the intersection of ranching, food systems, and community in the modern West. Raised in a multi-generation ranching family, Cole shares how Old Salt emerged as a response to a broken food system and the widening gap between producers and consumers. From producer-owned food models to the u...

In our first Back 40 of the year, we’re heading to southern Colorado with Mirr Ranch Group broker Jeff Hubbard for a closer look at Trinidad and the region that surrounds it. With ranching roots older than the country itself, the Trinidad area was practically made for cattle production, wildlife habitat, and large-scale ranch ownership. Jeff also offers a helpful history lesson on the region, from...

Skijoring may be one of the most visually striking winter sports in the West, but beyond the speed and spectacle lies a powerful story of community, tradition, and small-town resilience. This week, we're exploring skijoring through the lens of three Colorado towns, Silverton, Ridgway, and Estes Park, each offering their own distinct take on the sport. Through conversations with event organize...

Happy Holidays from our team to your table. To celebrate the holiday season, we're resharing an oldie but a goodie - how to prepare wild game. We sat down with Mirr Ranch Group brokers to talk about one of our favorite Western traditions of the season. From tried-and-true recipes to personal twists passed down through the years, this episode is a celebration of what they bring to the table, a...

As we wrap up 2025 and Mirr Ranch Group’s 20th year, Haley is joined by MRG founder Ken Mirr for a wide-ranging conversation on where the market stands today, and where it’s headed next. With two decades of experience in the rearview mirror, they break down the trends shaping ranch real estate across the West, from who’s buying and what’s driving deals to why costs continue to rise. Ken shares ins...

We’re walking in a winter wonderland through one of the most sought-after luxury markets in the world — Aspen, Colorado — and it’s not slowing down. This week, Haley welcomes back Michael Latousek of Douglas Elliman for a fresh look at what’s changed since 2024 and what’s ahead this ski season. From record-setting sales to the rise of “quiet luxury,” they dig into tight inventory, construction pre...

Fresh off Thanksgiving, Haley gives you a solo-sode this week featuring another way you can give thanks this year: Colorado Gives Day. This year, we’re highlighting four nonprofits that play an important role in the future of Colorado’s land, culture, and communities. From statewide conservation to urban green spaces, Western art, education, and research, we revisit some of our past conversations...