Located near Great Sand Dunes national park, the Trujillo Homestead and The Medano Zapta Ranch have a history dating back to Paleo Indians, with early Spanish explorers, New Mexican sheep herders and cattle ranchers settling the area in the 1800s. Today, these National Historic Landmarks provide a window to the past and a sanctuary for many wetland birds, rare plants and insects, cattle and bison. This valley is the setting for Cheap Land Colorado, and this documentary adds valuable context to a reading of Ted Conover's contemporary story about land use and individuals who now reside in the San Luis Valley.

Access the 27-minute film at the link above.

Rocky Mountain PBS’ original, award-winning history series Colorado Experience explores the people, events and places that have shaped Colorado.