From the Grand Junction Free Press (Wyatt Haupt):
The largest piece of the conservation pie was Lobe Creek Ranch, which accounted for more than 3,300 acres. Lobe Creek Ranch is owned and maintained by the Aubert family, who also agreed to conserve its Leslie Place Ranch. The combined land deals totaled about 3,700 acres in Glade Park, based on land trust data. Mary Hughes, development officer of land trust, said the family placed conservation easements, which “ensures the property will never be developed or subdivided.” She added, “They own the property. They maintain the property (and) they continue to ranch the property.”