When buying a ranch, buyers are often concerned about the impact a conservation easement (CE) will have on the land. What should a buyer consider in evaluating an easement? Beyond the conservation easement tax deduction, how will a conservation easement … Continued
It’s your last chance to catch the fall foliage in Colorado‘s Rocky Mountains these next few weeks. Although the entire state of Colorado seems to be yellow, there are a few select areas in the mountains that take the cake. … Continued
The 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation just came out last month. Overall, the survey found a substantial increase in wildlife based activity participation by Americans. In 2016 alone, 101.6 million Americans (40% of the population) participated … Continued
Recently, the United States Congress has considered many different strategies for cutting taxes as well as ways to recover lost revenue from those cuts. One of the possible measures to get the boot may be the 1031 exchange. Section 1031 … Continued
Colorado State University (CSU) has come out with a new study that focuses on the economic return of conservation easements funded by the Easement Tax Credit Program and Great Outdoors Colorado (both state-based conservation easement incentive programs). The study concluded … Continued
We are pleased to announce the sale of Fundo Los Leones located in the Aysen Province of Chile. Once owned by Douglas and Kris Tompkins, this ecological jewel rests between the Palena River, Pitipalena Fjord and the Pacific Ocean and … Continued
When looking for a horse property, there are a few things to keep in mind. Horses require open grazing meadows, sufficient water, and maintained fencing. The area surrounding Sedalia and Perry Park is known for renowned equine properties with its … Continued
This past month, Kris Tompkins donated 1 million acres to the country of Chile, one of the largest private donations of land in the country’s history. With this donation, along with a 9 million acre donation made by the Chilean … Continued
Only eight miles from Lazy Bones Ranch, Deckers offers some of the best fly-fishing in Colorado. One of the things that makes Deckers incredible is its’ year-round accessibility and warmer water temperatures. Deckers is found directly downstream from Cheesman Reservoir along … Continued
When one thinks of the holidays in Colorado, they imagine a warm log home surrounded by pine trees with loved ones nestled inside. Scents of honey baked ham and cranberry waft through the rafters as fire places blaze. Family and friends’ … Continued
This week Ken and Haley had the opportunity to attend the inaugural launch of the Latin American Center at Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Given Mirr Ranch Group’s extensive work in Patagonia, and specifically … Continued
Summer in the Rockies is one of the greatest seasons for the adventurer in all of us. The mountainous terrain and sweeping forests lend themselves to every type of recreation including fishing, hiking, mountain-biking, kayaking, and canoeing. Black Bear Ranch … Continued
Our final stop in Patagonia was at Estancia El Palenque, a historic ranch situated just outside the small town of Corcovado, Argentina. Our family had been here ten years previously, so we were excited to revisit the property. The ranch manager … Continued
The United States dollar (USD) has been rising at a higher rate than the Chilean Peso (CLP), and as a result, the prices of property in Chile have decreased by over 30%. This is the perfect time to invest and … Continued
Our next stop on the Mirr Family Patagonia Adventure was the coast of Chile at Fundo Los Leones. From Palena, we drove four hours through mountain valleys, glacial rivers, rainforests, Nalca, cascading waterfalls, and farms mainly using the Carraterra Austral. … Continued
Patagonia Sur has made it easy to visit the heart of Patagonia through their Valle California property. They have created a limited development ranch where a few select owners have access to 8,000 acres of conserved land near the small … Continued
The best time of year to visit Patagonia is during their summer season, which for the southern hemisphere is November through March. For this Christmas season, my family and I are traveling to Argentina and Chile to visit a number … Continued
This past week, Secretary of the Interior, Sally Jewell announced that with a combined effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), western landowners, and state governments, a new landscape-scale conservation effort to protect the “Sagebrush Sea” will be … Continued
Over the past several years, the pace of land conservation in Colorado has slowed due to the lack of sufficient incentives and uncertainty in the existing tax credit structure and the State’s commitment to the program. This changed on May … Continued
Mirr Ranch Group is pleased to announce the addition of Haley Mirr to its’ team. Haley grew up in Colorado and from a young age has had a passion for the outdoors, land conservation and the environment. Haley Mirr joins Mirr Ranch … Continued
Mirr Ranch Group is pleased to announce it will be expanding its presence in Wyoming with the opening of an office in Cody in spring 2015. The new office will be managed by experienced Mirr Ranch Group broker, Mac McWhorter, … Continued
Ken Mirr is a proud board member of the Western Landowners Alliance. This week, fellow board members, Mary Conover and Kenyon Fields wrote an op-ed piece in The Salt Lake Tribune entitled “Op-ed: With Right Incentives, Ranchers Want to Help Sage … Continued
Mirr Ranch Group is a proud patron sponsor for Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale. The Red Carpet event for the exhibit jump starts the National Western Stock Show every year and supports a great cause. The Mirr Ranch Group team … Continued