Ancient Wrongs and Modern Fences: Colorado's Land Dispute Runs Deep The latest attempt to resolve the long standing land dispute in Costilla County, Colorado, comes in the form of an executive order signed by Governor Jared Polis.
The order names former US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar as a special envoy, tasked with mediating between stakeholders.
This is not a new development – various iterations of mediation and negotiation have occurred over the years – but it's worth examining what this means for the community and why this dispute has persisted.