In the News

On May 7, 1983, Peter Jamieson (Biology, '78) became the 14th American and 129th person to reach the summit of the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest. Reflecting on the trip in an interview with The Durango Herald, Jamieson said his path to Everest started at Fort Lewis College.

FLC senior Kira Payer brought home her first stars and stripes jersey with a win in the women’s under-23 time trial race at the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in Knoxville, Tenn., last week.

In a guest column for The Durango Herald, lecturer of Sociology Kate Smith says many people are unfamiliar with what “Juneteenth” means or the history behind this date. She calls everyone to learn about Juneteenth so that we may know and honor each other’s true histories and become more united.

The Dolores River in Southwest Colorado is an extreme example of how the effects of climate change are exacerbated on a river altered by the construction of a dam, according to Gigi Richard, director of the Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College. The Dolores River has been reduced to a trickle below the dam this summer as a result of drought and high demand for water.