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High school coaches and athletic directors in Colorado advocate for new transfer rules, aiming to prevent punishment of students whose families move. However, concerns about rampant recruiting persist. The debate revolves around balancing student choice and preventing unfair recruiting practices. Proposed solutions include targeting coaches for recruiting violations, aiming to protect the integrity of high school sports and prioritize students growth.

Feeling Bah-humbug seeks advice on politely declining a Christmas gift exchange, while Medically Compromised navigates dietary restrictions at holiday gatherings. Lucky to Need Nothing shares a solution for those who dont want more items: request practical household goods and donate them to shelters.

Colorados Public Utilities Commission has approved a Clean Heat Plan to reduce natural gas use by forty-one percent over the next ten years, with a goal of eliminating emissions by two thousand fifty. This plan targets large utilities, not homeowners, and offers financial assistance for those interested in switching to electric appliances. While the increased demand on the electrical grid is a concern, officials believe its manageable with careful planning and expansion of clean energy sources.

Five orphaned bear cubs, previously rehabilitated in a Colorado center, were released into the wild in Teller County. The release, part of a conservation effort, follows a rise in bear-human conflicts in the Front Range. Two cubs were fitted with GPS tags to monitor their journey and inform future rehabilitation strategies.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis plans to join a federal program offering tax credits for education donations, despite past opposition to vouchers. Critics argue its a voucher scheme, while supporters see it as empowering parents. The program, endorsed by Trump, allows tax credits for donations to scholarship organizations, which fund scholarships for students in public and private schools. Colorado officials believe its a no-brainer investment, while critics worry about potential academic harm and diverting funds from public schools.

Colorado state legislators can choose between a defined contribution or defined benefit retirement plan, with benefits based on their earnings and years of service. Those with eight years of service can receive up to twenty percent of their highest average salary. Recently, their salaries were increased to forty-seven thousand five hundred sixty-one dollars annually.

Enterprise Products, a major Texas oil and gas company, faces federal citations for breaking three rules after a ninety-seven-thousand-gallon gasoline spill near the Animas River. The company improperly handled and dumped hazardous materials during cleanup, contaminating groundwater and forcing evacuations. The EPA issued a notice of noncompliance for shipping gasoline-contaminated wastewater to an unauthorized disposal site and improper labeling. The spill, caused by a pipeline or welding failure, resulted in benzene concentrations over nine times the toxicity limit. Cleanup efforts continue, with workers injecting oxygen underground and Enterprise revising their work plans. The EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment are overseeing the process to ensure federal requirements are met.

Today is December 5th, 2025, with a special moon alert from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM EST. Birthdays celebrated this week are encouraged to expect a year of major decisions, accomplishments, and recognition. Gemini listeners may face patience tests, while Scorpios should postpone important financial discussions. Sagittarians need to compromise, and Pisces should be patient with family and authority figures.

Denvers new cold-weather shelter system for families, featuring an in-person screening process at the Inn at the Highlands, has been tested for the first time this week. This year, families receive a motel voucher valid for the entire cold-weather activation period, unlike last winter when parents struggled to secure vouchers over the phone. Ninety families were sheltered on Wednesday night, a significant decrease from last winters average. However, officials caution against comparing this early season to last years coldest periods and are prepared for an increase in demand if the cold weather continues.