Brief by Central Staff
Local History – September 2007 – Colorado Central Magazine
Two pioneer family ranches, both dating back to the 1860s, were open to public tours in August. The Salt Works Ranch near Antero Junction in South Park, above, attracted about 60 visitors the South Park Symposium on Aug. 4. The Salt Works buildings, including the chimney, have collapsed and await restoration.
The Hutchinson Ranch, below, sits along U.S. 50 between Salida and Poncha Springs. The first phase of restoration has been completed, and the public was invited to tour on Aug. 11.
The Salt Works Ranch was featured in the July, 1996, edition of Colorado Central –
and the Hutchinson Ranch in the March, 2003, edition.
