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Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Friday, April 30, 2021 | By Jack Boggs Indy Staff Writer

Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Although there still is a global pandemic, that is not stopping historic Durango from being a destination for tourists from around the country....

Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd
Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
By Travis Dalenberg Indy Staff Writer

Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Seniors express gratitude but harbor disappointment in this year’s commencement ceremony.

FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate
FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Monday, April 26, 2021
By Coya Pair Indy Staff Writer

FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Here’s how the decision was made and what the student response has been.

People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois
People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
By Jacob Monkarsh Indy Staff Writer

People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois

Welcome to “People of Durango,” a new column from the Independent. Our very first profile of the term is featuring Patrick Langlois, a...

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Men’s Basketball Advances to RMAC Championship Game

By Davis Deussen, Photos by Kayla Cata

The number one-seeded Fort Lewis College Skyhawks defeated the number four-seeded Adams State University Grizzlies by a score of 87-74 on Friday night in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament semifinals to advance to the championship game against the Regis University Rangers tonight at 7:05 p.m.

The number one-seeded Fort Lewis College Skyhawks defeated the number four-seeded Adams State University Grizzlies by a score of 87-74 on Friday night in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament semifinals to advance to the championship game against the Regis University Rangers tonight at 7:05 p.m.   FLC will be facing the number two seeded Rangers...

Your Vote Can Make a Difference: City Council Members, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

By Breana Talamante-Benavidez

Durango city council is involved with the county and Fort Lewis College.

 

The mayor, the city and county managers, the president and vice president of FLC and other representatives of the city, county and college meet regularly to discuss what is happening in each department that could affect the others, Mayor Dick White said.

 

Durango city council is involved with the county and Fort Lewis College.   The mayor, the city and county managers, the president and vice president of FLC and other representatives of the city, county and college meet regularly to discuss what is happening in each department that could affect the others, Mayor Dick White said.   City Council Functionality and...

Fort Lewis College Art Gallery Hosts Student Exhibition

By: Davis Deussen

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery held the opening reception and awards ceremony for the 57th Annual Student Juried Exhibition from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 28th.

 

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery held the opening reception and awards ceremony for the 57th Annual Student Juried Exhibition from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 28th. A Student Juried Exhibition is a competition available to all FLC students that accepts any form of media for the chance to be exhibited in an art show and be judged in a professional setting. Patti Singer, a working...

Faculty Senate Approves Faculty Handbook Change and Certificate Financial Aid Policy

By Ryan Simonovich

The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday to discuss election nominations, Faculty Senate handbook sections and policies regarding certificates and distance education courses.

 

The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday to discuss election nominations, Faculty Senate handbook sections and policies regarding certificates and distance education courses.   Michael Martin and Ryan Smith were nominated for the position of Faculty Senate president. Gary Gianinny, Ryan Haaland, Marc Reed and Ryan Smith were nominated for the position of faculty...

#MeToo March in Durango

Story By: Faith Owen, Photo By Shania Concha-Ortiz

In order to advocate for the #MeToo movement that has been widespread across the country, the city of Durango held a #MeToo march downtown in order to spread awareness of sexual harassment in contemporary society on Saturday, Feb. 24.

In order to advocate for the #MeToo movement that has been widespread across the country, the city of Durango held a #MeToo march downtown in order to spread awareness of sexual harassment in contemporary society on Saturday, Feb. 24.   The march began at the train station depot south on Main Avenue and continued to Buckley Park on the north side of Main Street. The community in...

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