In Colorado, a family spent more than 60 years assembling a working ranch; after it was once listed for $100 million, Susan Nottingham has now permanently protected 18,484 acres and their historic water rights

• Its owner, Susan Nottingham, has worked with conservation organisations to preserve 18,484 acres of the Nottingham Ranch, along with its historic water rights, ensuring that the land can continue to be used for agriculture.
• The ranch, located near Burns across Eagle and Routt counties, has been in the Nottingham family for deca