Daily life in early Colorado history can seem alien to modern observers. Denver’s daily newspaper contained numerous items about who in town had gone on vacation and who had arrived to visit. Colorado is the site of several infamous mass shootings, including those that occurred at Columbine High School, an Aurora movie theater, and the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs. A recurring theme throughout Colorado history is the mistreatment of vulnerable people and communities. In one of the most astonishing moments of state history, Gov.