Summit County Expects to Close on Ure Ranch in Early 2026

Summit County expects to close on Ure Ranch in early 2026

The Summit County Council unanimously approved two conservation easements on the Ure Ranch property last week, completing one of the final steps necessary to close on the 834-acre acquisition. Conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements that permanently restrict allowed uses on a piece of property to further conservation goals and protect open spaces. The Ure Ranch deal, which involves multiple state and local agencies, requires the ap…

Summit County approves conservation easements to protect Kamas Valley's Ure Ranch

KAMAS, Utah — Summit County Council approved two conservation easements Wednesday on the 834-acre Ure Ranch in Kamas. The easements are prerequisite to finalizing the purchase, ensuring the property remains protected for future generations. The Ure Ranch spans multiple parcels north and south of State Route 248 and has been in the Ure family since 1892. For more than 130 years, the family operated dairy and cattle operations, making the ranch a …