The Hogg Ranch was originally patented in 1890 by Herschel M. Hogg usually referred to as Honorable H. M. Hogg who was Telluride’s City Attorney from 1890-98 and San Miguel County Attorney from 1890-92. He was instrumental in the arguments against Governor Peabody when he declared martial law in 1904 to quell the Miner’s Union Strike, and later served on the 58th and 59th congress as a Republican from 1902-1907. While in Congress he authored the Bill that made Mesa Verde a National Park. The ranch has been sold several times used as a dairy, storage, a place to keep livery animals, and sheep. The photo to the left is an original photo of the old ranch.
The following photo is of the Hogg Ranch as it looks today. The buildings are historical and preserved by the Aldasoro Subdivision which are at the entrance to the subdivision. I am so glad that some of the historical structures in the area have been preserved for all of us to enjoy.
Hogg Ranch 2016
I added this photo because it is such a perfect cabin, decorated for Christmas and falling snow captured in the photo. It is actually one of the post offices in the Aldasoro Subdivision. I know many people who would like to live in it. LOL.
