In the News

Maxine Peterson, Durango's first female mayor in the 1970s, sat down with The Durango Herald to talk about the town's future. After moving to Durango in 1968 with Fort Lewis College Emeritus Carroll Peterson, Maxine forged a career in politics in partnership with FLC. 

Sarah McChesney (Business Administration-International Business, '09) is the new BeLeaf Medical director of marketing. BeLeaf is the largest vertically integrated medical cannabis company in the Four Corners region. 

Micheal Remke, professor of Biology, spoke with The Durango Telegraph about the recent change in snowpack averages. Remke voiced his concern that this finding might normalize the dry climate we now inhabit. 

Two-time All-American Johnny Cox (Exercise Science, '94) will be welcomed back by Athletics as the new head football coach. Cox's experience includes working with other collegiate football teams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.