Changing lives through land conservation by connecting people to place, forever.
What We Do
MLC is more than just a traditional land trust. While working to protect important landscapes in Southwest Colorado, we also work to engage our community in our mission and bring the benefits of land conservation to as many people as possible.
Learn more about our primary program areas.
Join Our Team
Hiring a Land Access Coordinator
MLC is excited to grow our team with the addition of a new full-time position!
The Land Access Coordinator will lead the development of the Community Land Partnership of the Southwest, a new land-holding entity under MLC that focuses on removing barriers to farmland access through innovative equitable leasing and communal stewardship models at the nexus of food systems, stewardship, and access.
Application deadline is February 27, 2026.
What's New
Applying for Reaccreditation
Montezuma Land Conservancy (MLC) is applying for renewal of accreditation and a public comment period is now open. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation…
Six Months on Sacred Ground
Reflections from My First Half-Year with Montezuma Land Conservancy and Trees, Water & People I still remember my first week in this new role — the…
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Thinking Like Water Film Screening
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We're looking forward to sharing our latest news and programs with you every few weeks.
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We're looking forward to sharing our latest news and programs with you every few weeks.
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Montezuma Land Conservancy, 321 E. North St., Cortez, CO, 81321, http://www.montezumaland.org. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
Take Action
If you love the land, there's a lot you can do.
MLC’s community-centered conservation work is only possible through the support and involvement of our community. Here are just a few ways that you can join us.
Volunteer
Your time and talent is what changes lives. Find out how you can help…
Next Generation Advisory Board
Bringing conservation to the next generation of land stewards...
Donate
Your support helps to save the places we need and love.…