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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New state law raises cost of furnaces and water heaters
A new law is restricting how your home is powered. Gas furnaces and water heaters installed in Colorado must adhere to strict emission standards beginning this year.
New state law raises cost of furnaces and water heaters
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