Campus & Community

In August of 2015, over 3 million gallons of mine waste was accidentally released into the Animas River. In this micro-documentary, we look at the history of the mine, the effects of the spill, why it happened, and how Fort Lewis and the Durango community responded.

The Winter Commencement Address will be offered by Dr. Lee Frazer, assistant professor of Adventure Education and winner of the 2015 FLC Alice Admire Outstanding Teaching Award.

John L. Smith has resigned as head football coach from Fort Lewis College, announced today by Director of Athletics Gary Hunter.  Defensive coordinator Ed Rifilato has been promoted to head coach. Smith has accepted the head coaching position at Kentucky State University (NCAA Division II) in Frankfort, Kentucky.

In addition to the reduction of CO2, FLC has saved nearly 3 million kwh of electricity, over 200,000 ccf of natural gas, and 6.4 million gallons of water.

The White House’s “Champions of Change” award recognizes how one voice really can shape the world. This July, a Fort Lewis College alumna received this honor for being an extraordinary agent of change in the classroom.

Four dozen athletes push their backpacks and water bottles against the wall. Brightly colored cones and bean bags are spread around the wooden gym floor. The goal of the day’s activities are not immediately apparent to an outside observer, but one woman is clearly in charge. Cathy Simbeck, professor of Exercise Science, paces the gym with several stopwatches around her neck.

The WSSB is taught by nationally recognized faculty, which will now include some Fort Lewis College professors.

Never again will Noah Garcia take for granted that he can turn on a faucet and enjoy fresh, clean water.

On the morning of August 7, Durangoans awoke to a tragic sight: Overnight the Animas River had transformed from mid-summer clear-green into a brilliant golden ribbon threaded through downtown.