Outrage in Wyoming erupts over Kelly Parcel auction
The 640-acre state-owned land is in the heart of a crucial migration corridor for bighorn sheep, moose, mule deer, pronghorn and elk. Privatizing it would be a grievous mistake, Rose contends.
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The 640-acre state-owned land is in the heart of a crucial migration corridor for bighorn sheep, moose, mule deer, pronghorn and elk. Privatizing it would be a grievous mistake, Rose contends.
There’s a 640-acre parcel of magnificent, state-owned, public land in Wyoming that’s set for auction unless the state...
Rep. Steve Harshman writes, "We should consider similar situated properties, e.g., the town of Jackson purchased 5 acres for $29 million (5+million/acre x 640 acres = $3.2 Billion). Everyone in Teton county knows the recently suggested price of $60 million is way too low. I think $100 million is too low."
There’s a 640-acre parcel of magnificent, state-owned public land in Wyoming that’s set for auction unless the state changes its mind. Simply put, this small inholding, known as the “Kelly Parcel,” should never be privatized...
Legislators work on a direct-sales bill, anticipating the state land board will not auction crown jewel property for development.