The only extinct giant wolf from the ice ages ever found in Colorado was recently discovered at a Mammoth dig site. Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Jared Beeton documented and published this and other findings in the Annals of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Crescent-shaped stone tools were used by people throughout far western North America at the end of the last ice age. Assistant Professor of Anthropology Jesse Tune and Anthropology student Jon Fox published research on the only artifact of this type that has ever been found on the Colorado Plateau.

Professor of Geosciences David Gonzales (Geology, '82) was selected as the winner of The Mountain Geologist Best Paper Award for 2019 for his research on breccia dikes in the western San Juan Mountains of Colorado.

Farmers Max Fields (Environmental Studies, '15) and James Plate (Business Administration, '14) are FLC Old Fort farm-incubator program alumni who have found local fame for their carrots grown at 7,600 feet in the Animas Valley and their heritage, grass-fed lambs.

This past week, the Governor’s Office provided more guidance regarding the Safer at Home phase of coronavirus mitigation that will slowly become our new statewide reality after April 27. We’ve attached some graphics from the state for more information.

Provost Nixon welcomed graduating seniors into the world of ideas at the virtual Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium.

FLC has moved instruction online for the remainder of the semester after Spring Break. Only essential personnel are now reporting to campus after stay-at-home order issued.

Seven teams from the high school, college, and alumni tracks received cash awards for their business ideas at the 2020 Hawk Tank Business Plan competition.

In this historic virtual version of FLC's storied Hawk Tank business competition, the winners of all three tracks are announced- High School, Alumni and College. Congratulations to the winners!

After scientific modeling and analysis of how the stay-at-home efforts of all Coloradans have impacted the spread of the virus, new guidance is beginning to roll out from the state.

Governor Polis released an executive order yesterday evening requiring employees of Colorado’s critical businesses to wear a cloth cover* or medical mask over their nose and mouth while at work.

The 2020 Hawk Tank Business Plan Competition hosted by SOBA and Alumni Engagement will conclude via Zoom on April 18.

FLC has joined the MakerLab at Durango’s Powerhouse Science Center's civic task force of more than 100 volunteers to design and produce protective equipment for local medical professionals.

Local public health officials issued recommendations for individuals to use face coverings when leaving the home for essential travel to the grocery store, doctor, or pharmacy.

As necessary precautions are being taken at the College in response to the coronavirus, many students are suddenly facing a different set of challenges, including the inability to secure housing, afford basic needs, find access to resources for online learning, and more. The Skyhawk Emergency Fund is filling those gaps.