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New to Colorado? A reminder that 'puffing' your car is illegal

New to Colorado? A reminder that 'puffing' your car is illegal
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SOUTHERN COLORADO — News5 wants to remind you that starting your car to let it warm up when it's cold and snowy outside is illegal.

Every year, hundreds of cars across the state are stolen because of 'puffing.' A lot of times when criminals steal your car, they use it to commit other crimes.

Remote starts, however, are not considered puffing.

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Nine people shot in Denver, at least one dead

The Denver Police Department reported the shooting happened near East Hampden Avenue and South Dayton Street. The area is on the southeast side of the city. Police posted information about the incident to social media just before 1 a.m. Monday. An update was provided just after 5 a.m., adding that at least one person had died.

9 people shot in Denver, at least 1 dead

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