The Town of Poncha Springs elected three trustees in an election yesterday. Four people were running for three open seats.
A total of 241 votes were cast with Adrian Quintana receiving the most votes with 179, followed by Evalyn Parks with 152, and Katherine Davis at 148. Darryl Wilson received 138 votes.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.