DURANGO, Colo.— A suspect in the arson cases at Fort Lewis College last Sunday was taken into custody Thursday evening, March 14, 2024, by the Fort Lewis College Police Department.
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Fort Lewis College is getting additional boots on the ground to help find the person or persons responsible for two separate arsons that took place over the weekend. The incidents damaged the football field press office and destroyed a police vehicle. The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Denver Field Division will assume the investigative responsibility for the incidents and work in partnership with the local agencies working on the case.
Beth LaShell, Director of the Old Fort at FLC, received the Bloom Award from the Colorado State Land Board at the agency’s annual awards ceremony in Denver. “It is a remarkable site,” said William Woolston, Field Operations Supervisor for the State Land Board. “To say the trust land that Beth manages is well stewarded is an understatement.”
The Taos News explores the success of Angelo and Jacqueline McHorse('12), who first met as freshmen at Fort Lewis College. Their company Bison Star Naturals in Taos, has grown into a full suite of products, including lotion, liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, bar soap, and bath salt.
The Durango Herald reports that Fort Lewis College experienced a surge in donations during the 2023 Giving Tuesday. “We are humbled by the support of our community and so thankful to our donors who reached out to family and friends to support causes they feel strongly about,” said Melissa Mount, vice president of Advancement at FLC and CEO of the FLC Foundation.
An Arizona Republic article explores the growing role of Indigenous women in managing the Colorado River. Brooke Laughter, who is majoring in environmental science at FLC, said it's important for Indigenous women to be involved in this type of work because they have been suppressed from participating in the past. The article was also picked up by Yahoo.