Windsor buys 70 acres of open space for $6M

WINDSOR — The Town of Windsor recently paid $6.2 million for 70 acres near the intersection of Colorado Highway 257 and Crossroads Boulevard that will be preserved as open space. 

The purchase will “ensure that the land remains undeveloped, preserving a historic farm and homestead, green spaces, wildlife habitat and waterfront access to the Cache la Poudre River,” the town said in a news release. “The homestead includes what is believed to be the original house of Aaron Eaton, the brother of Benjamin Eaton, an individual instrumental in settling the area and establishing some of the earliest farms in this area.”

Windsor paid $3.2 million for the land and $3 million for the water rights linked to the property.

“This acquisition reflects the community’s vision for preserving open space and investing in Windsor’s future,” Windsor open space and trail manager Wade Willis said in the release. “With this property, we’re protecting land that will support recreation, conservation and future trail connections while honoring the trust residents placed in us to make these long-term investments. It’s a meaningful step toward creating lasting benefits for current and future generations.”

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