The Salida City Council voted last night to purchase 64 acres in the Arkansas Hills area from Union Pacific Railroad for $222,539.
The purchase agreement states that the 64-acres must be used for open space.
Councilman Mike Bowers was the only dissenting vote, saying he would rather that money toward affordable housing.
Bowers also was the only no vote on a resolution to support Salida’s annexation into the Colorado Mountain College taxing district.
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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