Wednesday, June 24, 2009

GOV. RITTER TO VISIT BUENA VISTA, SALIDA & GUNNISON ON FRIDAY


Gov. Ritter will be visiting Buena Vista, Salida and Gunnison on Friday, June 26:
 
10 a.m.            Buena Vista – Gov. Ritter will take part in a news conference to announce the launch of a new website for Collegiate Peaks Geotourism Initiative. The website, www.travelgreencolorado.com, will go live with the announcement. Location: Community park at 926 Main St., Buena Vista.
 
Noon               Salida – Gov. Ritter will hold a town hall meeting with local residents to discuss issues of local concern, the economy and other statewide topics. Location: Steamplant Event Center, 220 W. Sackett Ave., Salida.
 
3:30 p.m.        Gunnison – Gov. Ritter will tour the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area to highlight the $4 million that will be coming to the Gunnison area from the federal Recovery Act. Directions: Head west on Highway 50 from downtown Gunnison, turn left on Gold Basin Road (follow the Brown signs), and turn right into the base area for Hartman Rocks. Follow road through Base area and up the main hill.
 
6:30 p.m.        Gunnison  Gov. Ritter will help kick off the 7th annual Gunnison River Festival. Location: IOOF Park, 200 N. Main St., Gunnison.