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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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Durango’s 2015 Oktoberfest: SASO

Story by Brandon Castle

Buckley Park, polka music, beer, henna and a possible flash mob; Oktoberfest 2015 featured all six of Durango’s breweries and directed its focus on promoting local businesses. The event brings fall harvest fun to the community of Durango.

Buckley Park, polka music, beer, henna and a possible flash mob; Oktoberfest 2015 featured all six of Durango’s breweries and directed its focus on promoting local businesses. The event brings fall harvest fun to the community of Durango.   The event has taken place in Durango for nearly a decade, Alex Brandon, general manager of American General Media, said....

The Old Fort Farm; Our Gateway Into Student-Grown Produce

Story by Keenan Malone, Photography by Brent Belone

As fall descends upon Durango we are drawn to ritualistically embrace the classic sensory aspects of the season, whether they be the variation of apple food from the apple days festival, the classic incorporation of pumpkin into our coffee drinks and baked goods, or the smell of roasting green chile in the crisp fall air that develops slowly into scented nostalgia.

As fall descends upon Durango we are drawn to ritualistically embrace the classic sensory aspects of the season, whether they be the variation of apple food from the apple days festival, the classic incorporation of pumpkin into our coffee drinks and baked goods, or the smell of roasting green chile in the crisp fall air that develops slowly into scented nostalgia.   While these...

Temple Grandin Lecture: “Show Kids Interesting Stuff“

Story by Thomas Feiler and Lauren S Hammond, Photography by Allison Anderson and Nate Obici

Temple Grandin visited Fort Lewis College for a public lecture and book signing as part of the college's common reading experience. This year's book selection was Temple Grandin’s “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.” “Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems” was the title of the lecture that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Whalen Gymnasium of FLC.

Temple Grandin visited Fort Lewis College for a public lecture and book signing as part of the college's common reading experience. This year's book selection was Temple Grandin’s “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.” “Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems” was the title of the lecture that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Whalen...

FLC Theatre Production Presents…

Story by Kelkiyana Yazzie, Photography by Brent Belone

The Fort Lewis College’s theatre department is working hard to bring a variety of shows to campus this coming school year.

The Fort Lewis College’s theatre department is working hard to bring a variety of shows to campus this coming school year. “A Girl’s Guide to Coffee” and “Spring Awakening” are the two shows expected to happen this semester, Dennis Elkins, department chair and artistic director for FLC’s theatre department, said. “A Girl’s Guide to...

Pope Francis’ Outlook: Economics and Climate Change

Story by Brandon Castle, Photography by Nate Obici, Graphic by Julia Volzke

Religious responsibilities have recently taken to the spotlight under Pope Francis’s name.  What he is doing under this spotlight is history right before the eyes of the world.

Religious responsibilities have recently taken to the spotlight under Pope Francis’s name.  What he is doing under this spotlight is history right before the eyes of the world.   There has been an overwhelming amount of scientific consensus that climate change is real, and humans have contributed, Scott Greenler, a senior environmental biology major, said....

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