2025-11-18T07:57:22-08:00 2024-12-31 472370837 Artesian CPA LLC 4915 Easley Rd Golden CO 80403 990 2024-01-01 311632961 MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY MONT 9705651664 321 EAST NORTH STREET CORTEZ CO 81321 ERIC LUDEMANN BOARD PRESIDENT 9705651664 2025-11-14 true true CRAIG DENLINGER P01063062 3038233220 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ERIC LUDEMANN 321 EAST NORTH STREET CORTEZ CO 81321 1015520 false X WWW.MONTEZUMALAND.ORG X 1998 CO CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PLACE, FOREVER. 9 9 10 60 0 0 576880 881356 137087 60007 68083 48628 2153 24421 784203 1014412 5600 0 0 0 530229 597596 0 0 134980 305708 313319 841537 910915 -57334 103497 3407485 3773602 28823 74681 3378662 3698921 CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PLACE, FOREVER. false false 97564 0 0 Land Protection and Conservation: During 2024, MLC continued working with local landowners on conservation projects throughout the Southwest. MLC closed two new conservation easements in 2024, one 1760 acre easement in January, and one 302 acre easement in November 2024. MLC was able to accomplish this great conservation work and additional upcoming projects through support from Keep It Colorado and the Transaction Cost Assistance Grant. Additionally, MLC is working with another four conservation projects positioned to close in 2025 and 2026, totaling over 3,578 acres. 31793 0 0 Stewardship: In 2024, the organization was responsible for stewardship and monitoring of 92 conservation easements totaling over 49,000 acres. No easement restrictions were decreased or terminated, and the organization successfully monitored all conservation easements in its portfolio thereby ensuring the continued protection of these important lands. MLC has continued its volunteer stewardship monitoring team to assist in the annual stewardship of the properties. 440865 0 0 Programs: MLC continued to expand its community outreach efforts and programs for engagement. Youth internships and K-12 programs continued through Fozzies Farm and the Montezuma Inspire Coalition. MLC continues to expand community-centered programs with an increased focus on engaging local tribal and Spanish speaking youth. MLC continued its partnership with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for programs related to summer programs with the Tribe and field trips for the Kwiyagat Community Academy. 570222 true true false false false false true false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 10 true false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X ERIC LUDEMANN 9705651664 321 EAST NORTH STREET CORTEZ CO 81321 Belinda Platts Treasurer/ President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Ludemann Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Robby Henes Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Laurie Webster Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Garlid Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Schupp Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Michelle Furi Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Heidi Steltzer Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Giangreco Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Travis Custer Executive Directo 40.00 X 91204 0 0 91204 0 0 false false false 255824 625532 881356 FEE FOR SERVICE 900099 60007 0 0 60007 39884 0 0 6455 0 6455 6455 6455 8744 0 8744 8744 8744 0 0 7412 1108 6304 0 6304 OTHER INCOME 999999 11662 11662 0 0 11662 1014412 126752 0 6304 91205 16417 35570 39218 402472 309410 43418 49644 63164 41688 10106 11370 40755 26898 6521 7336 12274 0 12274 0 8222 0 8222 0 6017 0 6017 0 10117 0 55 10062 565 0 565 0 12170 0 12170 0 6692 0 5512 1180 16776 0 16776 0 19471 0 19471 0 STEWARDSHIP EXPENSE 66652 66652 0 0 PROGRAM BENEFITS 99542 99322 220 0 MAINTENANCE EXPENSE 15312 0 0 15312 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 13127 0 13127 0 26382 9835 15689 858 910915 570222 205713 134980 12603 122522 790831 1030802 250095 168891 5479 11192 1036640 64319 596487 972321 1751990 1467874 3407485 3773602 26702 74681 2121 28823 74681 X 1537014 3698921 1841648 3378662 3698921 3407485 3773602 103497 127559 -16064 105267 X false true X true false X 0 438840 630957 1242077 576880 881356 3770110 0 0 438840 630957 1242077 576880 881356 3770110 0 3770110 23895 30844 39575 61665 55083 211062 0 0 3981172 0.94700 0.94560 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X X X X 94 41985.00 0 1 true 1200.00 31793 true 1452150 136220 438001 12051 1138318 1296250 200120 44220 1452150 1554535 58938 -221132 96091 1296250 1339721 93000 153590 31776 1554535 1201635 186688 48602 1339721 false false 0 341241 341241 626735 45935 580800 48492 1212 47280 20172 17172 3000 972321 1141971 127559 127559 1014412 1014412 921099 921099 -16064 -16064 905035 Pt II, Line 5 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PERPETUAL STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGH A MONITORING PROGRAM THAT INVOLVES REGULAR PERSONAL CONTACT WITH THE LAND OWNER AND FIELD EXAMINATION OF PROPERTY. IT IS ALSO THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE THE REASONABLE QUIET ENJOYMENT OF THE PROPERTY BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION TYPICALLY WILL NOT PERFORM ANNUAL MONITORING WITHOUT ARRANGING THE VISIT FOR A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL DATE AND TIME. ONLY WHEN THE OWNER BLATANTLY IGNORES OR AVOIDS REQUESTS FOR AN ANNUAL MONITORING VISIT WILL THE ORGANIZATION RESORT TO MONITORING WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE LAND OWNER. ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL WILL PERFORM MONITORING, IDEALLY IN PAIRS WITH A STAFF MEMBER AND A VOLUNTEER. HIGHLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS MAY MONITOR WITHOUT A STAFF MEMBER ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE ORGANIZATIONS VIOLATION PROCEDURES ARE: 1. ANY SUSPECTED VIOLATION IS REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 2. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSIDERS THE REPORT OF SUSPECTED VIOLATION AND DOCUMENTATION GATHERED BY THE MONITORS AND CAREFULLY REVIEWS THE ENTIRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONCURS THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSULTS WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT THE EASEMENT PROVISIONS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN VIOLATED TO ENSURE THAT THE PROVISIONS ARE CLEAR ON THE ISSUE. 3. IF THE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE MONITORING VISIT IS NOT TOTALLY CLEAR ON THE ISSUE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL ATTEMPT TO SCHEDULE A SITE VISIT TO INSPECT THE SITUATION, EXPLAINING TO THE LAND OWNER THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDS TO PERSONALLY SEE AND UNDERSTAND CONDITIONS ON THE LAND MENTIONED IN THE MONITORING REPORT. AT THIS VISIT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL FURTHER DOCUMENT THE POSSIBLE VIOLATION WITH CAMERA, VIDEO, AMPS, MEASUREMENTS, FIELD NOTES, AND COMPARISON TO BASELINE DOCUMENTATION AND MONITORING REPORTS. 4. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGAL COUNSEL BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, THE ISSUE IS REFERRED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. IF THE VIOLATION ENTAILS THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTINUING OR INCREASED DAMAGE TO THE CONSERVATION VALUES, IT MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR A TELEPHONE VOTE. 5. IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS NO VIOLATION, THE PROCESS ENDS. 6. IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS A VIOLATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL CLASSIFY THE APPARENT VIOLATION AS ONE OF THREE TYPES: A MINOR VIOLATION? A MAJOR VIOLATION? AN IMMEDIATE THREAT. 7. IN ALL CASES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL CONTACT THE VIOLATOR BY TELEPHONE TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION AND REQUEST IMMEDIATE CESSATION OF THE VIOLATION ACTIVITY AND/OR CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE LAND OWNER DISAGREES THAT THERE IS A VIOLATION THEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD REQUEST A PERSONAL MEETING. 8. FOLLOWING THE PHONE CALL A LETTER IS SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE LAND OWNER DETAILING THE VIOLATION INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE VIOLATION INCLUDING ITS MATERIAL IMPACT, LOCATION AND EXTENT, THE APPLICABLE EASEMENT CITATION AND THE PROPOSED LAND OWNER ACTIONS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. 9. IF THE LAND OWNER PROMPTLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUESTED SOLUTION, VERIFY THE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND SEND A THANK YOU LETTER. 10. NO ONE PERSON SHOULD MAKE A DECISION ON VIOLATION RESPONSE WITHOUT COUNSEL FIRST. 11. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALWAYS CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AS A TEAM OF TWO Pt II, Line 5 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PERPETUAL STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGH A MONITORING PROGRAM THAT INVOLVES REGULAR PERSONAL CONTACT WITH THE LAND OWNER AND FIELD EXAMINATION OF PROPERTY. IT IS ALSO THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE THE REASONABLE QUIET ENJOYMENT OF THE PROPERTY BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION TYPICALLY WILL NOT PERFORM ANNUAL MONITORING WITHOUT ARRANGING THE VISIT FOR A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL DATE AND TIME. ONLY WHEN THE OWNER BLATANTLY IGNORES OR AVOIDS REQUESTS FOR AN ANNUAL MONITORING VISIT WILL THE ORGANIZATION RESORT TO MONITORING WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE LAND OWNER. ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL WILL PERFORM MONITORING, IDEALLY IN PAIRS WITH A STAFF MEMBER AND A VOLUNTEER. HIGHLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS MAY MONITOR WITHOUT A STAFF MEMBER ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE ORGANIZATIONS VIOLATION PROCEDURES ARE: 1. ANY SUSPECTED VIOLATION IS REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 2. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSIDERS THE REPORT OF SUSPECTED VIOLATION AND DOCUMENTATION GATHERED BY THE MONITORS AND CAREFULLY REVIEWS THE ENTIRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONCURS THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSULTS WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT THE EASEMENT PROVISIONS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN VIOLATED TO ENSURE THAT THE PROVISIONS ARE CLEAR ON THE ISSUE. 3. IF THE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE MONITORING VISIT IS NOT TOTALLY CLEAR ON THE ISSUE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL ATTEMPT TO SCHEDULE A SITE VISIT TO INSPECT THE SITUATION, EXPLAINING TO THE LAND OWNER THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDS TO PERSONALLY SEE AND UNDERSTAND CONDITIONS ON THE LAND MENTIONED IN THE MONITORING REPORT. AT THIS VISIT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL FURTHER DOCUMENT THE POSSIBLE VIOLATION WITH CAMERA, VIDEO, AMPS, MEASUREMENTS, FIELD NOTES, AND COMPARISON TO BASELINE DOCUMENTATION AND MONITORING REPORTS. 4. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGAL COUNSEL BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, THE ISSUE IS REFERRED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. IF THE VIOLATION ENTAILS THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTINUING OR INCREASED DAMAGE TO THE CONSERVATION VALUES, IT MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR A TELEPHONE VOTE. 5. IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS NO VIOLATION, THE PROCESS ENDS. 6. IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS A VIOLATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL CLASSIFY THE APPARENT VIOLATION AS ONE OF THREE TYPES: A MINOR VIOLATION? A MAJOR VIOLATION? AN IMMEDIATE THREAT. 7. IN ALL CASES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL CONTACT THE VIOLATOR BY TELEPHONE TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION AND REQUEST IMMEDIATE CESSATION OF THE VIOLATION ACTIVITY AND/OR CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE LAND OWNER DISAGREES THAT THERE IS A VIOLATION THEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD REQUEST A PERSONAL MEETING. 8. FOLLOWING THE PHONE CALL A LETTER IS SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE LAND OWNER DETAILING THE VIOLATION INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE VIOLATION INCLUDING ITS MATERIAL IMPACT, LOCATION AND EXTENT, THE APPLICABLE EASEMENT CITATION AND THE PROPOSED LAND OWNER ACTIONS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. 9. IF THE LAND OWNER PROMPTLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUESTED SOLUTION, VERIFY THE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND SEND A THANK YOU LETTER. 10. NO ONE PERSON SHOULD MAKE A DECISION ON VIOLATION RESPONSE WITHOUT COUNSEL FIRST. 11. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALWAYS CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AS A TEAM OF TWO Pt II, Line 9 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PERPETUAL STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGH A MONITORING PROGRAM THAT INVOLVES REGULAR PERSONAL CONTACT WITH THE LAND OWNER AND FIELD EXAMINATION OF PROPERTY. IT IS ALSO THE POLICY OF THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE THE REASONABLE QUIET ENJOYMENT OF THE PROPERTY BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION TYPICALLY WILL NOT PERFORM ANNUAL MONITORING WITHOUT ARRANGING THE VISIT FOR A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL DATE AND TIME. ONLY WHEN THE OWNER BLATANTLY IGNORES OR AVOIDS REQUESTS FOR AN ANNUAL MONITORING VISIT WILL THE ORGANIZATION RESORT TO MONITORING WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE LAND OWNER. ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL WILL PERFORM MONITORING, IDEALLY IN PAIRS WITH A STAFF MEMBER AND A VOLUNTEER. HIGHLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS MAY MONITOR WITHOUT A STAFF MEMBER ONLY AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE ORGANIZATIONS VIOLATION PROCEDURES ARE: 1. ANY SUSPECTED VIOLATION IS REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 2. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSIDERS THE REPORT OF SUSPECTED VIOLATION AND DOCUMENTATION GATHERED BY THE MONITORS AND CAREFULLY REVIEWS THE ENTIRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONCURS THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSULTS WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS LEGAL COUNSEL ABOUT THE EASEMENT PROVISIONS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN VIOLATED TO ENSURE THAT THE PROVISIONS ARE CLEAR ON THE ISSUE. 3. IF THE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE MONITORING VISIT IS NOT TOTALLY CLEAR ON THE ISSUE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL ATTEMPT TO SCHEDULE A SITE VISIT TO INSPECT THE SITUATION, EXPLAINING TO THE LAND OWNER THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEEDS TO PERSONALLY SEE AND UNDERSTAND CONDITIONS ON THE LAND MENTIONED IN THE MONITORING REPORT. AT THIS VISIT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL FURTHER DOCUMENT THE POSSIBLE VIOLATION WITH CAMERA, VIDEO, AMPS, MEASUREMENTS, FIELD NOTES, AND COMPARISON TO BASELINE DOCUMENTATION AND MONITORING REPORTS. 4. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LEGAL COUNSEL BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, THE ISSUE IS REFERRED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. IF THE VIOLATION ENTAILS THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTINUING OR INCREASED DAMAGE TO THE CONSERVATION VALUES, IT MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR A TELEPHONE VOTE. 5. IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS NO VIOLATION, THE PROCESS ENDS. 6. IF THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT THERE IS A VIOLATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL CLASSIFY THE APPARENT VIOLATION AS ONE OF THREE TYPES: A MINOR VIOLATION? A MAJOR VIOLATION? AN IMMEDIATE THREAT. 7. IN ALL CASES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL CONTACT THE VIOLATOR BY TELEPHONE TO EXPLAIN THE SITUATION AND REQUEST IMMEDIATE CESSATION OF THE VIOLATION ACTIVITY AND/OR CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM. IF THE LAND OWNER DISAGREES THAT THERE IS A VIOLATION THEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD REQUEST A PERSONAL MEETING. 8. FOLLOWING THE PHONE CALL A LETTER IS SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE LAND OWNER DETAILING THE VIOLATION INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE VIOLATION INCLUDING ITS MATERIAL IMPACT, LOCATION AND EXTENT, THE APPLICABLE EASEMENT CITATION AND THE PROPOSED LAND OWNER ACTIONS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. 9. IF THE LAND OWNER PROMPTLY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUESTED SOLUTION, VERIFY THE CORRECTIVE ACTION AND SEND A THANK YOU LETTER. 10. NO ONE PERSON SHOULD MAKE A DECISION ON VIOLATION RESPONSE WITHOUT COUNSEL FIRST. 11. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALWAYS CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER AS A TEAM OF TWO. true Pt VI, Line 11b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DIRECTED THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE FULL BOARD. MANAGEMENT ADDITIONALLY REVIEWS THE FORM 990 THAT IS PREPARED BY A CPA. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS UPON REQUEST Pt VI, Line 12c ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REVIEW AND UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION IS KEPT READILY ACCESSIBLE IN THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE. IT IS UP TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. Pt VI, Line 15a ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REVIEW AND UPDATE THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION IS KEPT READILY ACCESSIBLE IN THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE. IT IS UP TO INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. Pt VI, Line 11b ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION.