Images from my Fall Internship with the Denver Post and the beginning of my new job with the Dallas Morning News

Max Mervin catches the ball during warmups at EchoPark Stadium in Parker, Colorado on October 8, 2021.

The Denver skyline is seen emerging from the smog looming over the city during sunrise at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on August 17, 2021. The National Weather Service posted an Air Quality Alert starting August 16 at 4 p.m. through August 17 at 4 p.m.

Denver Police Metro SWAT team stand ready to fire arms during the 21 Gun Salute portion of the annual ceremony remembering the lives of Denver Police Officers at the Fallen Officer’s Memorial in Denver, Colorado on October 14, 2021.

Azul and Valeria embrace during the vigil in Garland, Texas on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. The vigil was held for Xavier Gonzalez, 14, Ivan Noyala, 16, and Rafael Garcia, 17 who were all shot at Texaco Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021.

Xavier Gonzalez’s grandparents, Leticia and Domingo Gonzales (left), embrace while his mother, Lluneli Lopez (right), lays on his casket weeping and crying out for her son “mi hijo” during his funeral at Garland Memorial Park in Garland, Texas on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Gonzalez was one of three teenagers killed in a shooting at Texaco gas station on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021.

Jordan Norwood prays after the first home game for Valor Christian against Eastside Catholic at Valor Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on September 10, 2021. Eastside Catholic joins the huddle to pray with them. Valor won 41-0

Legend High School players celebrate winning the 5A State Championship game at Aurora Sports Park in Aurora, Colorado on October 23, 2021. Legend High School won the State Championship against Columbine High School 8-0.

Columbine High School Makenzie Sobieski (16) wipes tear from her eyes after Columbine High School loses the 5A State Champion game to Legend High School at Aurora Sports Park in Aurora, Colorado on October 23, 2021. Legend High School won the State Championship against Columbine High School 8-0.

Speaking in front of the crowd, Irene Bitsoi Morris closes her eyes recalling the experience she had while attending a boarding school as a young girl during the ceremony at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado on September 6, 2021. The crowd sits listening in silence.

The sun peaks onto the mountains surrounding Durango is seen from Fort Lewis College that over looks the city of Durango, Colorado on September 6, 2021.

Ute Mountain Ute Chairman Manuel Heart stands on land in the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation as Clouds hover over the Ute Mountains that rests behind him in Towaoc, Colorado on October 1, 2021. Chairman Heart began working on the Tribal Council in 1994. Heart says he doesn’t lead in front of the Ute Mountain Ute people, but walks with them.

Lisa Rhodenbaugh prays over each car passing during the procession for Mesquite police officer Richard Houston II down interstate 30 in Mesquite, Texas on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. "My heart is with the men and women in blue. I just wanted to pray over each car, they're here for us." says Rhodenbaugh. Rhodenbaugh has a son who is a policeman in Kansas City. Richard Houston II was shot on duty while responding to call on Dec. 3 at Albertson's grocery store in Mesquite.

Jennifer Tarulli cheers while holding her children, Camila, 9, and Luca, 7, while Beto O'Rourke speaks at a rally in Dallas on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. The campaign in Dallas began at 2pm

Valor Christian Cheerleaders stand on the sidelines during the first home game for Valor Christian against Eastside Catholic at Valor Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on September 10, 2021. Valor won 41-0

Grant Simmons lays on the sidelines after a play in the second quarter during the first home game for Valor Christian against Eastside Catholic at Valor Stadium in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on September 10, 2021.

J.T. Compher (37) of the Colorado Avalanche trips on the ice while carrying the puck up the ice in the third period at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on October 16, 2021. The St. Louis Blues won the game 5-3.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) yells at the referee during the second half of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on October 22, 2021. Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) got called for elbowing, giving possession of the ball to the San Antonio Spurs. The Denver Nuggets won against the San Antonio Spurs 102-96 in their home opening game of the 2021-22 season.

Ryan McHon walks into the dugout at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on September 23, 2021. At the end of the second inning, the Rockies and Dodgers are tied 3-3.

Fans stand for the national anthem before the first period of the game between the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on October 16, 2021.

The moon comes to a nearly full lunar eclipse in Dallas, Texas on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. The moon reached its full magnitude at 3:02 AM.

A Christmas order of 125 terrariums sit in the design area of Urban Spikes in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. The terrariums are made up of grape wood, cactus, gemstones and moss.

Elysian Fields Rack of Lamb is a part of Encina's Christmas dine-in special in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. The dish includes chickpea puree, crispy chickpeas and mint-pomegranate salsa verde.

A view of the old Denver Post building from the roof of the Lanny and Sharon Martin Building in Denver, Colorado on October 7, 2021. Denver Art Museum’s 150 million-dollar refresh opens to the public October 24.

Jazzie and Jennifer Brewer sit in their home in Jefferson County, Colorado on October 20, 2021. Jennifer reached out to Family Tree in 2019 and left an abusive spouse.

Richard and Jamie Mendoza share a moment together on New Years at The Exchange in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. People rang in the new year in downtown Dallas at the AT&T Discovery District.

Ella, 36, poses for a portrait in her bedroom in Brighton, Colorado on October 25, 2021. Ellas has worked as a stripper since she was 19 and has worked as an escort the last two years.