Democrat Wants Hanks Censured

A Colorado House Democrat yesterday called for the state legislature to consider stripping House District 60 Republican Representative Ron Hanks of his committees or even expelling him for attending the January 6th Trump rally in Washington, D.C.

The move by La Jara Rep. Donald Valdez on the opening day of the legislature came as a surprise to fellow Democrats as well as the House Speaker, who admonished Valdez for using his moment of personal privilege to condemn anyone’s motives outside the Colorado Capitol.

Although Hanks, a newly elected representative from Fremont County, was at President Trump’s rally, and told Heart of the Rockies Radio that he marched with supporters, nothing has placed him inside the Capitol during the insurrection.

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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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