Colorado ranch owners are concerned about a recent shooting during Easter, which they see as a worrying increase in a long-running feud.

A Colorado couple, Courtney “CW” and Nicole Mallery, have been living in fear for their safety after a recent shooting on their property. The incident has only heightened their longstanding concerns about the dangerous escalation of a conflict surrounding their Black-owned ranch, known as Freedom Acres Ranch. In a statement shared on social media, the couple wrote, “Shots were fired at our ranch.

We are grateful to be alive, but this has deeply shaken us and our sense of security.” The Mallerys have been facing ongoing hostility since they relocated to rural Colorado, with the Easter weekend shooting being just the latest in a series of troubling incidents. In interviews, the couple shared their experiences of intimidation, surveillance, property damage, and even online harassment. “We are no longer just talking about harassment and intimidation.

We are talking about our survival,” they emphasized, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. The Mallerys moved to Colorado after being displaced by Hurricane Harvey, with hopes of rebuilding their lives through farming and community-based food production. However, their dreams were met with ongoing tensions with their neighbors and a string of unsettling events, including the deaths of their livestock and alleged confrontations involving firearms, as reported by BET.

At one point, the couple even faced criminal charges, including felony stalking and theft-related allegations. These charges were later dropped by prosecutors, but the Mallerys believe they were part of a larger scheme to force them off their land. The couple has also expressed disappointment with the response from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, claiming that their repeated complaints over the years were not adequately addressed.

However, law enforcement officials deny any wrongdoing, and no arrests have been made in connection with the Easter weekend shooting. Desperate for intervention, the Mallerys are now calling on state leaders, such as Jared Polis, Phil Weiser, and Kate Greenberg, to investigate their situation. They hope that their voices will be heard and their safety will finally be taken seriously.

Supporters of the Mallerys argue that their case is emblematic of the challenges faced by Black farmers in the United States, from historical discrimination to barriers to land ownership. But for the Mallerys, this issue is not just about statistics and history - it is a personal and immediate threat to their lives and livelihoods. “All we want to do is farm and feed our community,” they said.

“How much terror must a family endure before it is taken seriously?” As the investigation into the shooting continues, the Mallerys remain determined to stay on their land, despite the ongoing concerns for their safety. They refuse to be driven away from their home and their passion for farming, and they hope that justice will prevail in the end.