News Briefs ‘Water justice’ delivered to Animas River via Durango resolution Fort Lewis College students successfully convinced Durango City Council to support a resolution acknowledging river rights for the Animas River.
In the News Fort Lewis College students study Falls Creek aquifer Capstone project offers real-world experience, practical data for subdivision residents.
News Briefs Diné Weaver Venancio Aragón Dyes Wool With Kool-Aid The Diné weaver and teacher reimagines pre-trading-post-era weaving techniques, continually coloring his practice with new aesthetic and material horizons. (Hyperallergic)
Beau L'Amour Beau L'Amour, son of western writer Louis L'Amour, visited Jillian Wenburg's Comp 250 summer session class to educate the students on the writing, motion picture, and marketing industries.
Alumni adult role models Teachers David Quiroz (History, '12) and Joey Hodlmair (Agricultural Science and Interdisciplinary Studies, '09) were recognized by their communities for being positive adult role models.
Alum Marshal Masayesva Marshall Masayesva (Adventure Education, '14) was profiled in High Country News for his efforts to increase Native American participation in outdoor activities.
Brenda Ridgley Brenda Ridgley (Business Administration and Corporate Fitness, '91) has raised more than $50,000 for autism research through her Carbon Valley Half Marathon.