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Stella Deslongchamp sits beside a photograph of her daughter, Alyssa Peterson, at Alyssa's gravesite in Wheat Ridge on Sept. 29, 2026. Alyssa died by suicide in 2019. She was 13.

How a mother's loss helped bring mental health into Colorado's concussion law

Kyle McKinnon

Alyssa's Act requires mental health training for youth sports coaches and more guidance for families after a suspected concussion.

Federal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings sent to election officials and congressional offices in multiple states. Above, a USPS mail collection box in Pasadena, Calif.

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Suspicious mailings to Colorado election officials, congressional offices under investigation

Eric McDaniel, Hansi Lo Wang, Ryan Lucas

The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.

Tina Peters waits for an elevator at the Mesa County Justice Center following closing arguments on the final day of her criminal trial. The former Mesa County clerk was found guilty on 7 of 10 charges.

Government & Politics

Without mentioning Tina Peters, Polis calls election interference pitch ‘dangerous’

Tom Hesse

The United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Oct. 5, 2026.

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Supreme Court hears Boulder climate case as Trump administration urges court to kill it

Ishan Thakore and Caitlyn Kim

The high court will not issue an opinion on the contentious case for several months

Dwayne Romero, Democratic candidate for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, stands outside of the Clifton Community Campus in Clifton, Colo., after a town hall forum. Aug. 20, 2026.

Government & Politics

An interview with 3rd Congressional District Democratic candidate Dwayne Romero

Stina Sieg

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd speaks to constituents at a congressional event in Glenwood Springs. Aug. 17, 2026.

Government & Politics

Hurd notes independence, pragmatism in 3rd Congressional District reelection bid

Tom Hesse

In this extended interview, Hurd spoke with CPR News about how the Iran war is going, his priorities for the district and whether he supports Victor Marx as the Republican candidate for governor of Colorado.

Phil Weiser, Colorado attorney general and Democratic candidate for governor, meets with Mesa county Democrats in Grand Junction. Sept. 19, 2026.

Government & Politics

Weiser seeks to motivate Democratic volunteers in Mesa County as canvassing begins

Bente Birkeland

Phil Weiser, a democrat, is campaigning in a reliably Republican part of Colorado.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, speaks during a debate with unaffiliated candidate Greg Lopez during a Club 20 event at the Asteria Theater in Grand Junction. Sept. 19, 2026.

Government & Politics

Colorado candidates square off in Club 20 debates in Grand Junction

Bente Birkeland

Club 20 debates move forward in western Colorado with some key candidates missing.

Colorado gubernatorial candidates Victor Marx (left) and Phil Weiser.

Government & Politics

Victor Marx and Phil Weiser’s first gubernatorial debate called off

Bente Birkeland

Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx agreed earlier this week to a moderated debate with Democratic candidate Phil Weiser.

Election staff worker Evan Siebring lifts a stack of just arrived-mail-in ballots to be weighed at the Arapahoe County Elections Facility and Warehouse on Federal Boulevard in Littleton, Thursday, June 9, 2022. The process of sending out Colorado 2022 primary election ballots began June 6th and the first returns are starting to arrive and the Arapahoe County and similar facilities.

Government & Politics

Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail ballot restrictions

Colorado will be allowed to mail a 2026 ballot to all eligible voters.