30 years ago – January 23, 1987
Richard Benavidez was hired as the new police officer for the City of Central on Tuesday. Benavidez graduated from the Arapahoe Community College Police Academy on December 19. He is a native Coloradoan. His father and uncle are on the police force in Denver. Benavidez served in the U.S. Marine Corp from July 1983 until July 1986. He was last stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. He obtained the rank of Lance Corporal. While in the service he traveled extensively, primarily in the Far East. Benavidez said that he is looking forward to moving and working in the City of Central. Welcome to Central City!
After months, possibly years, of fundraisers, saving money, and waiting for a new fire truck, the day finally arrived on January 17. The Central City volunteer fire fighters were, needless to say, delighted with the new addition. Members of the fire department and the Central City Volunteer Fire Department officers decided to ride the brand new, all white, truck through the city Saturday, with sirens roaring and the horn soundings, so residents of Central were well aware of the new arrival. The new truck was purchased by the city, for a total of $84,870. It will be paid off over the next seven years. Fire Chief Gary Allen has reportedly said that the maneuvering capabilities are excellent.
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