Overview/History/Map Mission Draft Objective/Vision/Goals Current Uses Financial Preliminary Opportunity Assessment Future

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2 Overview/History/Map Mission Draft Objective/Vision/Goals Current Uses Financial Preliminary Opportunity Assessment Future

3 Old Fort at Hesperus - Hesperus Trust 6,278 acres 20 structures Fort Lewis College is the beneficiary MOA 2013 Hesperus Trust owns all assets (land, improvements, minerals, and water) Educational and community use managed by Fort Lewis College Lessees (4 currently) managed by State Land Board FLC provides day-to-day oversight of lessees Develop a long-term plan

4 US Government Board of Agriculture Board of Land Commissioners Fort Lewis Boarding School Grant to Colorado Sunray v Colorado FLC Governing Board Hesperus IGA/MOA Fort Lewis College to Durango CSU Ends 2020

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6 Hesperus Trust property Leases SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE ELK RESEARCH INSTITUTE CUGNINI LAND and CATTLE Miles CUGNINI LAND and CATTLE COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE Text SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS ELK RESEARCH INSTITUTE CUGNINI LAND and CATTLE COLORADO STATE FOREST SERVICE

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9 State Land Board The State Land Board manages an endowment of assets held in perpetual, intergenerational, public trusts for the financial support of Colorado s public schools and other public institutions. Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world.

10 To provide sustainable educational and community programs for Fort Lewis College in the 4-Corners region

11 Economic Viability Preserve long-term value of property Pursue continuous appropriation of Hesperus Trust Develop revenue activities for short and long term Revenue generated is invested back into operations and infrastructure

12 Natural Systems Resources should be managed for the long term Uses should be diversified and compatible with one another

13 Community Encourage property identity in the community Benefit community groups not individuals

14 Educational Resource Increase opportunities for FLC students and faculty Provide community with educational access Create partnerships that have mutual benefits

15 Infrastructure Health, Life, Safety is a priority Historical preservation should be promoted Find adaptive re-use of historical buildings

16 Hops Variety Trial Apiary Educational Gardens Experiential Labs Faculty and Student research projects Orchard workshops Observatory CSU Extension

17 Market Garden Incubator program 4-H Events Cub Scout Camp Draft Horse Association CPW Hunter Safety Pejuta Ceremonies Community Meetings Fire Training

18 Cugnini ERI State Forest Service Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) GCC truck pull-off Mesa Verde Helitack Volunteer Fire Dept

19 Lessee Lease Amt FY 14 Amt Notes Cugnini $17,500 $16,145 Drought credit, hay grazing ERI $3,260 $3,260 Weed treatment credit CSFS $0 $60 Based on forest product sales GCC $6,000 $0 Waiting for county approval SWCC $20,000 $0 In-kind contributions; president house Subtotal $46,760 $19,405 Expenditure <$20,000> One-time SLB water system contribution TOTAL $46,760 <$595>

20 Natural Systems Historic and Cultural Research and Education Agriculture Minerals Real Estate Renewable Energy Recreation Ecosystem Services Limited natural system conservation; forest and open space potential 250 acres on LaPlata County historical register. Fort Lewis site includes both pre-historic and historic sites Some educational facilities: observatory, apiary, hops, biology labs, senior research studies, internship opportunities in sustainable food production Good water rights; hay production, grazing and specialty crop production (farm incubator program) Good gas potential, poor quality coal, no oil Low density development; deferred maintenance Solar potential, nearby transmission Hunting/outfitting, community events, hiking and biking, open space Moderate demand, riparian restoration, forestry

21 Confirm property objective and goals Continuous appropriation from Hesperus Trust Account Secure grant funding for infrastructure projects Complete asset management plan September 2014

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