Tom Brokaw’s West Boulder Ranch and the Old Steen Place, an adjacent portion of the Burnt Leather Ranch, were sold to a single buyer by Fay Ranches on September 28. The combination of the two Montana holdings creates a 4,751-acre recreational property with 3 miles of frontage on the highly coveted West Boulder River as well as an outstanding wildlife component. Our October newsletter includes details on this noteworthy transaction as well as other news stories, including:

• An Aspen ranch once listed for $59.5 million sells for $14.3 million.
• The Supreme Court hears arguments regarding private property rights.
• The Monadnock Conservancy protects a 167-acre New Hampshire farm.

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