The Colorado High School Activities Association has announced the Track and Field All State teams and many local athletes were recognized including Anthony Martinez of Lake County who was named Athlete of the Year.
Also receiving first team honors were Micah Zeller of Custer County and Zaila Smith of Buena Vista.
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.