We reflect on the lives lost during the shooting at a King Soopers in Boulder on Monday afternoon. Plus, Maggie Montoya was working as a pharmacy tech at King Soopers during the shooting. She describes her experience in that frightening moment.

"I think the students really are hungry for more diversity at the institution and are serious about that goal."

We;re asking DJs around the state to share songs that have brought them — and their audiences — joy amidst the anxiety and uncertainty of pandemic life.

Almost a year now into the pandemic and we’re checking back in with Coloradans we’ve met along the way. Today: Danette Garlis, who owns a Greek restaurant in Fort Morgan. We met her back in November. COVID-19 had slowed Garlis' business to a trickle, and she said she was praying for direction.

The 15th Colorado Environmental Film Festival is underway. The event usually takes place in Golden, but this time it’s virtual because of the pandemic. The festival features eco-minded films from all over the world. Thirteen of them come from Colorado filmmakers this year. It’s all happening online through Sunday.

A letter that predicted the founding of Colorado Springs was written a full two years before the Springs came into existence. It’s just one of the stories we’ll hear today as Colorado’s second-largest city celebrates its sesquicentennial. (That means it’s turning 150 this year.) Matt Mayberry directs the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which is celebrating the anniversary by displaying everything from letters to clothing to pieces of technology.

Colorado Springs turns 150 this year. It’s the second largest city in the state and one of the fastest growing along the Front Range. The city also faces the challenges that come with issues like growth, political tensions and overcoming a pandemic.

When people say things like “this is not us” or “we are better than this” about the attack on the U.S. Capitol, it allows for the perpetuation of systemic racism, says Colorado Springs pastor and professor Stephany Rose Spaulding.

UCCS professor, pastor and author Stephany Rose Spaulding reflects on the impact the insurrection in Washington is having on people of color. She's joined by Christine Saxman, a Chicago-based anti-racism trainer.

“I get inspiration from the monarchs, the whales, dragonflies, birds,” said Efrain Leal Escalera.

Could the students of Colorado Springs School perform outside? No, too cold. Could they film it? No, too much equipment, and besides, filming on location became impossible when the school went virtual.