County launches Gonzales Ranch master-plan process, pledges to honor donor’s request for passive use

Oct 28, 2026

Coconino County and consultant teams opened the Gonzales Ranch master-plan process for the recently acquired 488‑acre ranch near Williams, emphasizing passive recreation, wildlife protection and extensive public outreach including a Nov. 4 community workshop in Williams.

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Coconino County staff and consultant Peter Burgoyes kicked off the master‑planning process for the 488‑acre Gonzales Ranch — a property the Rebecca Beegert family entrusted to the county in partnership with the Trust for Public Land. The project team presented site inventory and analysis, early constraints (floodplain near Cataract Lake, a special-use-permit road on the west side, and wildlife crossing areas), and an outreach timeline.

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