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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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Victim Escaped Unharmed From Armed Carjacking at FLC

By Ryan Simonovich

More details have been released about an armed carjacking beginning on the Fort Lewis College campus Monday night.

 

    Update Nov. 29 at 12:40 p.m.   More details have been released about an armed carjacking begining on the Fort Lewis College campus Monday night.   A man, who is not a student, was waiting in his vehicle in the Jones Hall parking lot, according to a release sent to the student body by FLC public affairs officer Mitch Davis.   The suspect,...

How Wildfires Work

By Ryan Simonovich

Wildfires have burned over 8.8 million acres of land in the United States this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

 

Wildfires have burned over 8.8 million acres of land in the United States this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.   Southwest Colorado has a legacy of wildfires. In 2002, the Missionary Ridge Fire burned over 70,000 acres north of Durango, and in 2013, the West Fork Complex Fire burned over 109,000 acres near Wolf Creek Pass, according to the National Wildfire...

Changes to Durango T Could Impact FLC Students

by C.J. Calvert

The Durango Transit is set to go through major changes within the next year due to budget cuts.   “We are faced with service reductions due to budgetary constraints,” said Amber Blake, the transportation director for the Department of Transportation and Sustainability of Durango.   On Nov. 1, there was an open house to discuss the change in the Durango Transit...

Skyhawks Lose Final Match of Season in Straight Sets

By Benjamin Mandile

Fort Lewis College volleyball lost in straight sets to the New Mexico Highlands University Cowgirls Friday night, 25-22, 25-19, 25-22.

Fort Lewis College volleyball lost in straight sets to the New Mexico Highlands University Cowgirls Friday night, 25-22, 25-19, 25-22.   Despite close back and forth plays throughout, the Skyhawks lost the first set 25-22.   Sophomore middle blocker Bailey Longacre led the Skyhawks in kills with four, while junior setter Kendra Swackenberg led the team with 10 assists. On...

ASFLC Reports: RSO Level Change Form and RSO Approvals

By Becca Day

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College discussed the Registered Student Organization Change Form and passed three resolutions on Wednesday evening.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College discussed the Registered Student Organization Change Form and passed three resolutions on Wednesday evening.   RSO Level Change Form   ASFLC discussed the RSO Level Change Form sponsored by ASFLC Vice President Ian Fullinwider.   If an RSO I wants to advance to an RSO II, it would have to complete an RSO Level...

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