A wildfire near a small northeastern New Mexico community in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains hat is the biggest fire in the U.S. is expected to keep growing.
Authorities say the fire near the town of Las Vegas was fanned yesterday by 50 mph winds.
The blaze has charred 228 square miles, burned at least 172 homes and prompted many Las Vegas residents to leave. The fire is only 20% contained.
Smoke from that fire has been blowing into southern and central Colorado over the last week.
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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