Awards

In recognition of its accomplishments, Ranchlands and its people have earned the following acknowledgments:

COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE, 2008:
Landowner of the Year

SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT, 2003:
Excellence in Rangeland Conservation Award

Banner photo by Hans Bertschi

anchlands and its various enterprises have been featured in numerous media outlets, including:

Beef Magazine, 2012:
Colorado Rancher Utilizes Holistic Management Concepts

Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, 2011:
1 of 3 Best Ranches in America for a Real Working Ranch Vacation

ABC News, 2011:
Featured on the Travel Show as a Top Learning Vacation Destination

Colorado Springs Gazette, 2010:
Homework on the range: Chico Basin much more than working ranch

Colorado Outdoors, 2008:
“The Phillips family and the staff at Chico Basin Ranch exemplify the highest degree of land stewardship”

Headwaters News, 2006:
Conservation That Pays: A West That Works

Colorado Springs Independent, 2002:
Back to the Ranch: Chico Basin Ranch builds bridges between ranchers, environmentalists and city folks

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