Moskee acquisition nears public comment period

A state land acquisition that would return part of the Moskee to public ownership may finally be coming to fruition. Originally given the blessing of the State Board of Land Commissioners more than three years ago, the 4714-acres of scenic canyon lands in the Grand Canyon area, adjacent to the Black Hills National Forest, would be purchased from the Moskee Land Corporation.

Jessica Murkin, Real Estate Analyst for the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments, updated the county commissioners on progress last week. She explained that the board approved an application for a Forest Legacy...