Hearings on Federal Acquisition of Vermejo Ranch Land
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings document the legislative process and public testimony regarding the potential transfer of private land into federal ownership for forest management purposes.
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Federal Government
The government would become the owner and manager of the land if the acquisition is authorized.
Vermejo Ranch owners
The owners are the party from whom the land would be acquired.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearings were held to discuss the authorization of federal land acquisition at Vermejo Ranch.
- The hearings took place on August 14, 1972, and September 12, 1972.
- The legislative vehicle for this proposal is H.R. 11182.
- The Subcommittee on Forests of the House Committee on Agriculture conducted the proceedings.
- The proposal involves land spanning across the state borders of New Mexico and Colorado.
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Why It Matters
The hearings document the legislative process and public testimony regarding the potential transfer of private land into federal ownership for forest management purposes.
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Historical Land Acquisition
The document provides the primary legislative record for the federal acquisition of the Vermejo Ranch, a significant land parcel in the American Southwest.
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