Chaffee County has hired an Emergency Manger.
Richard Atkins began his new duties as Chaffee County Emergency Manager yesterday.
Atkins has been the Emergency Management Coordinator for Adams County the last five years. Before that, he was in law enforcement at Oklahoma State University for 36 years.
Atkins replaces Phil Graham who resigned after he was found guilty of impersonating a peace officer, false reporting and official misconduct.
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.
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