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Historic Darby ranch preserved with conservation easement

One hundred eighty-three acres of prime Darby ranch land was recently protected with a conservation easement, and a chunk of Bitterroot Valley history along with it. The farmhouse that sits on the Lazy KD Ranch just north of Darby is a local landmark, visible from U.S. Highway 93,
Jessica Abell 16 Mar 2026

Bitterroot Valley news you may have missed this week

Here are some news stories from the Bitterroot Valley you may have missed this week... Gianforte, USFS chief reveal initial logging locations under new state-federal partnership Alongside U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday the selection of the first two "priority
MSU Exponent Contributor 13 Mar 2026

Ravalli County officials approve Open Lands Bond funds for Chesebro Ranch conservation easement

Ravalli County Commissioners approved phase four of the Chesebro Ranch LLC to preserve 251.94-acres of their 263-acre property with a conservation easement at a public hearing on Thursday, March 5, in Hamilton. Commissioners approved the use of $315,000 from the Ravalli County Open Lands Bond Program
Christina Rodriguez 09 Mar 2026

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