In the News

Gigi Richard, director of the Four Corners Water Center, spoke to The Durango Herald about the lack of precipitation this winter season. Keeping a close eye on abnormally warm temperatures, Richard is concerned that the soils in the surrounding area will dry out—increasing the chance of wildfires this summer.

Jourdan Bennett-Begaye (Athletic Training, ‘13) is the new editor of Indian Country Today, a nonprofit news site with nearly a million readers each month. Bennett-Begaye hopes to build the newsroom of the future, serving as an example of how far Fort Lewis College students can go.

Former Durango mayor John Gamble wrote an op-ed in The Durango Herald commending Fort Lewis College's Village Aid Project. Praising its efficiency, effectiveness, and heart, Gamble encourages locals to support the VAP in its endeavors.

The Fort Lewis College Cycling Team secured second place at the 2021 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Illinois. In spite of fierce competition, the team once again brought prestige to both the program and Fort Lewis College as a whole.