For the past decade, prehistoric archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf of the Tennessee Division of Archaeology has been studying the archaeological evidence for tattooing. In his lecture, Deter-Wolf will discuss Ötzi’s life, death, and discovery, and what 5,300- year-old tattoos can tell us about human behavior and the ancient world.

As part of her sabbatical, Professor of Biology Julie Korb is doing public outreach related to the fire ecology of the 416 and Missionary Ridge fires, including two Durango events for the Moutain Studies Institute in September.

Associate Professor of Political Science Brad Clark was quoted in the most recent issue of High Country News talking about the value of using the newsmagazine in his classroom. 

New FLC President Tom Stritikus asks Skyler the Skyhawk for his thoughts. Skyler obliges in true Skyler fashion.

Alumnae Hayley Kirkman (Art, '17) and Lexis Loeb (Art, '16) are starting work on a grant-funded mural on the east side of the Kroeger's Hardware building along Narrow Gauge Avenue, in downtown Durango.

Daniel Bauer's (Anthropology, '99) book Identity, Development, and the Politics of the Past: An Ethnography of Continuity and Change in a Coastal Ecuadorian Community was just released by University Press of Colorado.

Professional cyclist Payson McElveen (Exercise Science, '16) was profiled in Mountain Bike Action's "Inside The Pros’ Bikes" series.

Recreational Services staff volunteered in August on a trail-building project for Trails 2000 connecting Three Springs with the Horse Gulch trail system.

High Country News featured a story about research being done by Anna Ortega (Biology, '14), a zoology graduate student at the University of Wyoming, on the effects of development on animal migration.

The Navajo Times profiled new student Ohiyah Shirley, who transfered to FLC with the goal of playing for a collegiate volleyball national championship.

FLC was named a "Hidden Gem in the Southwest" by College Raptor.

FLC made BestColleges.com's list of Best Colleges in Colorado.

Assistant Professor of English Jillian Wenburg presented "Mari Sandoz Writing (Righting) History," about the author of Cheyenne Autumn, at the Decatur County Museum, in Oberlin, Kansas.

The National Park Service turns to Associate Professor of Biology Ross McCauley and his students to see what might be the best way to give a rare plant the best chance to survive and thrive in Mesa Verde National Park.

It's the first day of the Fall 2018 semester and new FLC President Tom Stritikus is excited to welcome you!