Bar owner Tom Hennessy's got a big idea. He wants to require everyone in his town to vote. Hennessey lives in Ridgway, a small western slope town about halfway between Grand Junction and Durango. A couple months ago, Hennessy stood before town leaders and made his pitch. And, initially, it got some traction. He speaks with Ryan Warner. (photo: Kenn Wilson)
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