Ranch v. Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District

This is a companion case to Cache LaPoudre Water Users Ass’n v. Glacier View Meadows, 191 Colo. 53, 550 P.2d 288 (1976), (hereinafter called Glacier View Meadows), announced contemporaneously with this opinion. Glacier View Meadows should be read in conjunction with *68this opinion.

Kelly Ranch, a partnership composed of seven individuals, filed an application in the Water Court of Water Division No. 2 for approval of a “Plan of Augmentation Including Exchange and for Changes in Water Right Required for Operation of the Plan.” The stated purpose of the plan is to provide a water supply through…