Buena Vista/Salida Schools on ‘Lock Out’ Thursday

Buena Vista Schools were placed on “Lock-out” yesterday afternoon by the Buena Vista Police Department.

Buena Vista Police Chief Jimmy Tidwell said in a press release that the students were in no danger at any time.

Police received information yesterday at 2 pm from another agency concerning a social media post about schools. Due to the nature of the post, the Buena Vista Police Department had Buena Vista schools go into a “Lock-out.”

The Buena Vista Police Department is assisting in the investigation with another law enforcement agency involved in the case.

Salida schools were also briefly placed on “Lock-out” as a precaution.

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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.