Teal Lehto (Environmental Studies, ‘20), the “WesternWaterGirl,” continues to educate the nation on water issues facing the Southwest through social media platforms. She sat down with The Durango Herald to answer questions about her career as a water rights activist.

Katie Fankhouser, a junior studying Business Administration, won the 1,500-meter track race at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships in Chadron, Nebraska. In doing so, Fankhouser clinched the team’s first-ever individual title.

More than 400 FLC students graduated on May 6 at a ceremony addressed by Thomas J. Vilsack, the 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture. 

Tune in to hear FLC stories from Ruth Alminas, associate professor of Political Science. 

This year's faculty and staff award recipients exhibit exceptional work, from supporting FLC's day-to-day operations with excellence to advancing institutional goals.

Wakȟályapí Coffee, founded by Devyn Valandra, a junior studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business, took home the $10,000 first-place cash prize for the best business plan at this year’s Hawk Tank competition.

Following a highly competitive national search, Mario Martinez was announced as FLC's new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs on April 13, 2023. 

Chance Ward (Anthropology, '18), a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, conducted ground-breaking research into the spread of horses in North America. Ward stated that many researchers don’t handle animal remains with the same care they reserve for cultural objects and human remains.

The exhibit As Seeds, We Grow: Student Reflections on Resilience closed after a successful 12-month run. The exhibit presented Indigenous perspectives on the colonial history of Fort Lewis Indian School.

Shere Byrd, professor of Biology, discussed the impact of the recent dissolution of San Juan Basin Public Health on PBS Newshour. The office was recently split between La Plata County and Archuleta County. 

Three runners from FLC's men's and women's cross country teams shattered a trio of program records at Colorado Mesa University's Maverick Invite. It was a fitting end to a stunning season. 

Weighing in on a CNN article discussing sustainable shopping, Kaitlin Mattos, associate professor of Environment & Sustainability, said that Amazon's "Climate Friendly" badge may be too simplified. 

Joshua Emerson (Economics, '19) sat down with Boulder Weekly to discuss his career as a comedian. Emerson continues to push audiences into uncomfortable territory while working to ensure “a seat at the table” for Indigenous people.

The 57th annual Hozhoni Days drew a historic crowd of nearly 2,000 people to Whalen Gymnasium. Three vibrant events spanning March 29-31 provided a time for people to gather, dance, sing, heal, and celebrate traditions that are thousands of years old. 

As snowfall and winter recreation visitor patterns continue to fluctuate, ski resorts need trained professionals who can adapt business practices now more than ever. To fill that need, Lorraine Taylor, associate professor of Tourism & Hospitality Management, created a 12-credit certificate program in 2016.