Great Outdoors Colorado has awarded grants totaling $347,000 to support area efforts in capacity management and responsible recreation.
The Southwest Conservation Corps received $200,000 to hire two seasonal field supervisors in both Chaffee and La Plata Counties.
GOCO also awarded $147,000 to the National Forest Foundation, in partnership with Chaffee County, to create sustainable recreation opportunities across Colorado’s 14,000 foot elevation mountains.
To date, GOCO has invested more than $16.4 million in projects in Chaffee County. GOCO funding has supported the Salida Skate Park, the conservation of Pridemore Ranch, Methodist Mountain Trail, Chipeta Park, and the Salida River Trail just to name a few.
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.
Latest posts by Dan R (see all)
- Saturday, April 26th Weather Forecast - April 26, 2024
- Forest Health Council Reports Progress Toward Community Wildfire Resiliency-Greg Felt Talks Wildfire Mitigation with Dan R - April 26, 2024
- Carole Nancy Jackson - April 26, 2024
