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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.

The New York Islanders stunned the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche with a 6-3 victory, marking their second consecutive win. Mathew Barzal led the Islanders with a goal and two assists, while Kyle MacLean, Anders Lee, Bo Horvat, and Adam Pelech also contributed. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves, and Casey Cizikas secured the win with an empty-net goal. The Avalanche, despite Valeri Nichushkin, Martin Necas, and Artturi Lehkonen scoring, lost their seventeen-game point streak and their first East Coast road trip game. Barzals power-play goal and Lees 295th career goal for the Islanders were key moments. The Avalanche face the Rangers on Saturday, while the Islanders travel to Florida to play the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Lone Tree Police Department warns of unsafe e-bike, scooter, and motorcycle use, especially among young people. They emphasize the importance of understanding regulations and safety concerns, with Class three e-bikes requiring a helmet and road use. The department prioritizes education over citations, urging parents to research thoroughly before purchasing.