Buena Vista Trustees this week voted to enter into a contract with the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District to purchase 50 acre-feet of water over a ten year period.
Buena Vista will purchase 5 acre-feet per year at $38,500 per acre-foot for a total of $192,000 per year. That brings the total of the purchase to just under $2 million.
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.