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Durango, a 14-seed in the postseason field of 32, came from behind to defeat No. 19 Rampart 2-1 on Wednesday at Dirks Field on the Fort Lewis College campus. Chatfield, the No. 3 seed in the tournament, defeated No. 30 Grand Junction Central 4-0 on Wednesday at Lakewood Memorial Stadium, the Chargers' home pitch. (Durango Herald)
Casino rolls ahead May 8, 2008
Even before the addition of its new casino, the tribe was the biggest employer in La Plata County, followed by Mercy Regional Medical Center and Fort Lewis College, according to 2005 data provided by the La Plata Economic Development Action Partnership. In other casino news, a ballot initiative was reportedly in the works to raise the state's $5 betting limit. (Durango Herald)
Developers debut plans for Twin Buttes May 8, 2008
The proposed 558-unit west Durango residential development was unveiled before a crowd of more than 100 at a Fort Lewis College lecture hall. Architect David Barrett took viewers through a "walkabout" presentation of what Twin Buttes could look like: open space, dense housing, a meandering road and integration with wildlife. (Durango Herald)
Cancer experts to convene at FLC May 6, 2008
A gathering of top-drawer cancer experts at Fort Lewis College for two days starting May 16 will bring researchers and medical practitioners together to discuss the latest approaches and procedures concerning cancer that afflicts women. Oncologists and health providers in related fields - physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses - will meet both days as part of the Continuing Medical Education program at the University of Colorado's School of Medicine. (Durango Herald)
Skyhawks to play for RMAC title May 5, 2008
The Fort Lewis College softball team edged Nebraska-Kearney 2-1 on Saturday in the winners bracket final of the conference tourney in Golden. The Skyhawks, who won two games in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference playoffs on Friday, became the lone tournament unbeaten on Saturday. (Durango Herald)
Tipton receives District 58 Republican nomination Apr 22, 2008
He holds a political science degree from Fort Lewis College. He's been married to his wife, Jean, for 24 years and has two daughters who attend the University of Denver. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Pay gap is shrinking, but women still too timid Apr 20, 2008
Bachelor's in political journalism, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colo. Her story: Cain started the business, which employs 13 people, in May 1999. (AZCentral -- Business)
Digging toward the future Apr 18, 2008
As the increasing cost of energy pushes the price of everyday articles - including food - ever higher, consumers can fight back by producing food locally, Fort Lewis College professor Tina Evans tells students in "The End of Oil" class that she's taught since 2005 ... Among the sponsors of Arbor Day are the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Fort Lewis College Foundation, the Environmental Studies Program at FLC, the Habitat Partnership Program administered through the Colorado Division of Wildlife,... (Durango Herald)
Durango home sales slide in early 08 Apr 17, 2008
Silver Peaks Condominium Homes, near Fort Lewis College, have flooded the market with low-priced condos that eager buyers have snapped up. Samantha Gallant, president of the Durango Area Association of Realtors, said in a news release that the first quarter indicated "continued stabilization as well as modest gains.". (Durango Herald)
Capacity field for Tri the Rim Apr 15, 2008
Near-perfect weather conditions greeted the record-setting field for the 20th annual Tri the Rim Triathlon at Fort Lewis College on Sunday. The field set the record for the 2008 triathlon by reaching its preregistered capacity nearly a month ago, when snow was still plentiful around the region. (Durango Herald)
Hillcrest hosts RMAC golf tourney Apr 15, 2008
The Fort Lewis College men's golf team will host the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships at Hillcrest today and Tuesday. Eight RMAC golf teams, including the Skyhawks, played practice rounds on the Hillcrest layout on Sunday, prepping for the three-round championships. (Durango Herald)
Man tries to outrun officers Apr 9, 2008
He is suspected of eluding police, resisting arrest, driving under revocation and other charges, said Arnold Trujillo, chief of police at Fort Lewis College. The incident began about 8:55 a.m. when a woman reported that a man was driving recklessly and made an obscene gesture with his hand near the roundabout intersection at Fort Lewis Drive and Goeglein Gulch Road. (Durango Herald)
For the dogs: Watch the Video Apr 7, 2008
Gene Taylor, a Fort Lewis College professor who helped spearhead the project, smiled knowingly as he watched the students work. "I learned a long time ago that the way to the head is through the heart and the hands ," he said. (Durango Herald)
FLC splits twinbill with MSC Apr 5, 2008
Mesa State won the second game 7-3 on Thursday afternoon at Aspen Field on the Fort Lewis College campus. Cary Moone, who earned her sixth victory of the season in Game 1, pitched her way into trouble in the top of the third inning. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis golfers lead RMAC pack Apr 4, 2008
For the second consecutive tournament in its spring season, the Fort Lewis College golf team proved to be the cream of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Fort Lewis finished eighth Monday and Tuesday in the Thunderbird Invitational at Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Ariz. (Durango Herald)
9-R names search panel Apr 3, 2008
Schell initially suggested Joel Jones, the former president of Fort Lewis College who also served as interim superintendent and Board of Education president for 9-R.. Board member Padraig "Paddy" Lynch put forward Bliss Bruen, a longtime 9-R observer. (Durango Herald)
Academic debate Mar 31, 2008
"How do we know they talk?" said Alvin Casoose, a Fort Lewis College student and father of two Needham students. "How do we know it's not a day to get them out early?". (Durango Herald)
Cultural celebration: Watch the Video Mar 30, 2008
Hozhoni Days, a long-standing rite of spring at Fort Lewis College, culminates today with the much-anticipated powwow ... "It's going to be a big social setting for everybody to meet and learn and understand the different cultures that are coming here to Fort Lewis College and that exist here at the college," said White. (Durango Herald)
1st Native American is selected for post on Board of Regents Mar 30, 2008
In 1979, the Phoenix native attended Fort Lewis College in Colorado but transferred to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff after an academic year because Colorado was too far from home. Leonard also has a daughter, Nicole, 20, who is attending college at the Hopi Satellite campus for Northland Pioneer College in Navajo County. (AZCentral -- News)
Its lights out to help the Earth Mar 28, 2008 Money woes hit state budget Mar 22, 2008 FLC golf takes fifth in spring opener Mar 21, 2008 Local company takes on greenhouse gases Mar 21, 2008 Air Force Announces Spring Soccer Schedule Mar 19, 2008 Meet The 2008 State Champions Mar 19, 2008 Squawker: Cyclists hit the road Mar 18, 2008 Home sales slow down Mar 17, 2008 Colo. prison spending near top Mar 17, 2008 Skyhawks fall in NCAA Regionals Mar 16, 2008 Skyhawks stake claim to Shootout Mar 15, 2008 Symphony, rocker, artists plan fire benefits Mar 8, 2008 FLC braces for Cow Palace Mar 7, 2008 Carroll football adds four to class of recruits Mar 5, 2008 Beach Boys to surf into town this summer Mar 5, 2008 Skyhawks split 2 games Mar 4, 2008 Herald staff members take top state honors Mar 3, 2008 Fort Lewis women knock out CCU Mar 2, 2008 FLC men dispatch Regis 86-64 Mar 2, 2008 D the name of Demons game Feb 29, 2008 Heart & soul: Kelly Camel inspires Griz basketball with strong will, optimism Feb 28, 2008 Second Dem announces commission bid Feb 26, 2008 Students find blackjack is all about math Feb 26, 2008 Skyhawks split senior night RMAC doubleheader Feb 25, 2008 FLC may get money for Berndt Feb 25, 2008 Blast sends shock wave through crowd : Watch the Video Feb 24, 2008 Residents comment on proposed wilderness area Feb 23, 2008 DHS-MCHS to add new twist Feb 22, 2008 Trial begins for suspect in Redhorse case Feb 22, 2008 No. 8 FLC wins RMAC crown Feb 21, 2008 DHS girls shut down Montrose: Watch the Video Feb 18, 2008 Bears will soon be returning to area Feb 15, 2008 Twin streaks end at WNM Feb 9, 2008 Hunsaker signs on with FLC Feb 8, 2008 Snow brings building down Feb 6, 2008 Super blizzard of 08 Feb 5, 2008 Storm Information: Closures and Advisory Contacts Feb 5, 2008 Fort Lewis men blister Adams State Feb 4, 2008 FLC women turn back CSU-Pueblo Feb 3, 2008 CollegeSoccerNews.Com Touts 49ers As A Team To Watch In 2008 Feb 2, 2008 Snowdown Schedule, Wed-Sun Jan 31, 2008 Snowstorm grips region Jan 30, 2008 Triathletes pass winter test Jan 30, 2008 FLCs Hall drafted by MLS champs Jan 26, 2008 Storms likely through Monday Jan 26, 2008 FLC focus: Global warming Jan 25, 2008 First finalist for 9-Rs top post meets the public Jan 24, 2008 Last line of defense Jan 22, 2008 FLC senior sees chaos in Kenya Jan 21, 2008 Affordable housing come true Jan 18, 2008 Jameson leads FLC men past Mesa Jan 17, 2008 Skyhawks ready for rivalry games Jan 16, 2008 Enjoy the powder, but keep your wits Jan 15, 2008 County outlook beats U.S. Jan 13, 2008 Skyhawks extend record start to 13-1 Jan 13, 2008 MLS offseason gets busy as player combine looms Jan 11, 2008 Tragedy adds challenge for FLC Jan 11, 2008 Fort Lewis College student artists show off whats new Jan 11, 2008 FLC women control Colorado Mines Jan 7, 2008 Durango boys host Alamosa at FLC gym Jan 6, 2008 Cibola Art: Bruce Lowney Jan 4, 2008 Crow flies with RMAC honor Jan 3, 2008 FLC women push record to 11-1 Jan 2, 2008 2007 spans tragedy, triumph Jan 2, 2008 2007 blotter: Dynamite, screaming and kissing Dec 31, 2007
Local entities including La Plata County, Fort Lewis College and the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado have acknowledged this year's event ... At Fort Lewis College, the 1,000 students who live in residence halls are being encouraged to turn off their lights and electronics for the designated hour, said Marcus Renner, director of the campus Environmental Center. (Durango Herald)
Man BASE jumps off Engineer: Watch the Video Mar 28, 2008
Giraud graduated from Fort Lewis College in 2006 with a business degree. He has been BASE jumping since fall of 2007. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College is in line this year for a $15. 7 million award to finish the long-delayed Berndt Hall project. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College finished fifth of 17 teams at the Mustang Intercollegiate on Monday and Tuesday in Albuquerque, the Skyhawks first men's golf tournament of the spring season. "Not too bad," Skyhawks coach Bud Andersen said, "especially considering Hillcrest isn't even open yet.". (Durango Herald)
CarbonZero was founded by Ian Barrowclough, a graduate of Fort Lewis College with a degree in economy. Barrowclough and Klotz are the two main contacts for the company. (Durango Herald)
Air Force hosts an eight-team tournament on Saturday, April 12, playing MPSF foe Denver at 10 a.m. and Fort Lewis College at 2 p.m. The other teams involved are Metro State, Colorado School of Mines, Regis University, CSU-Pueblo and Laramie Community College. The Falcons will play two more home games on Saturday, April 19 against Metro State (10 a.m.) and CSU-Pueblo (2 p.m.). (Airforcesports.com)
" Jessen added 15 points after going 10 for 11 from the stripe. Senior role-player John Ramirez had the game of his life with 10 points to help the Sartans winning cause. Academy's Kevin Nelson led the Chargers with 19 points and 7 rebounds from the point guard position. Josh Miera and Cole Petrulis added 13 and 11, respectively. Johansen starred for St. Pius for three seasons. He has become St. Pius' all-time leading scorer and rebounder this season. Next year he plans to play for a Division II... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
"We could not have done this without a lot of help a lot of help," said Dave Hagan of the Fort Lewis College Cycling Team as the two-day Squawker Road Classic concluded on Sunday ... Fort Lewis College freshman Jonathan Kranzley stepped up and won the Men's race on Sunday morning, Hagan said. (Durango Herald)
The forecast Wednesday evening at the Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall was hosted by The Wells Group, a Durango brokerage, and attended by dozens of real-estate agents and interested community members. In the most pointed assessment of the market, John Wells, owner and broker at The Wells Group, said home values will be "flat at best" in 2008. (Durango Herald)
"Every time we have to put another dollar into corrections, it's a dollar away from education, it's a dollar away from Fort Lewis College, it's a dollar away from getting Highway 160 four lanes, it's a dollar away from solving this health-care crisis," McFadyen said. By law, the state's general fund, which pays for most of the routine operations of the government, can grow only 6 percent a year. (Durango Herald)
Western State, the original bully, spoiled much more than Fort Lewis College's undefeated Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference season, it spoiled their season ... CSU-Pueblo followed suit and eliminated the Fort Lewis College women from the RMAC Shootout ... It was another disappointing loss, three in its final four games, to end an otherwise record-setting season for Fort Lewis College women's basketball. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College, on the strength of its first half, defeated Colorado Christian University 79-73 on Saturday night at the Colorado State Fair Events Center in Pueblo to win the men's RMAC Shootout, a tournament championship to complement its regular-season championship. "One of the things about this team, and one of the reasons we have been so successful, is our depth," said Johnson, along with Devon Manning the most successful tandem in FLC men's basketball history. (Durango Herald)
Tickets are available at the downtown box office of the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, 707 Main Ave.; by phone at 247-7657; or online at durangoconcerts. com. (Durango Herald)
"It's the Cow Palace," Fort Lewis College men's basketball coach Bob Hofman said Wednesday as his Skyhawks traveled northeast toward Pueblo. "It's a rodeo venue, a big barn. It's not really built for basketball. It's the Cow Palace, that's a better name for it.". (Durango Herald)
6 G.P.A. He was recruited by Adams State and Fort Lewis College. Dillon is a great defensive player, Van Diest said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
They'll come to Durango within a tradition of booking venerable musicians into the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, which is run by the organizer of the concert, Gary Penington ... The band will play at 8 p.m. June 4 at the Ray Dennison Memorial Stadium at Fort Lewis College, Penington said at the Herald's offices last Wednesday. (Durango Herald)
The Fort Lewis College women's softball team split a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader on Sunday against Nebraska-Kearney. The "home" games for FLC were played at the Farmington Sports Complex because of snow on the Skyhawks' on-campus field. (Durango Herald)
First place in best sports photo with "Championship Goal" picturing Fort Lewis College men's soccer team members scoring a goal during a 2007 NCAA Div. II championship semi-final game. First place for spot news photo with "On the Run no More." Second place for continuing photo coverage for "Run for the Title" covering the 2007 Fort Lewis College men's soccer season. (Durango Herald)
It came about six days too late, but at least it happened: The Fort Lewis College women's basketball team finally cut down the net. "We should've taken care of business against Western State," said Skyhawks coach Mark Kellogg, who gripped the shorn net in his right hand. (Durango Herald)
More than 1,000 points later, the fearful freshman turned fearless and became one of the most highly decorated men's basketball players in Fort Lewis College history. "Our seniors have a 40-5 record," Skyhawks coach Bob Hofman said. (Durango Herald)
Maynes was a key contributor to the Demons' regular-season ending 29-point victory against archrival Montezuma-Cortez on Feb. 21 at Fort Lewis College, the last of their current four-game win streak. With her all-out, practice-to-game offensive and defensive intensity, Maynes is the epitome of team play. (Durango Herald)
His brother, C.T., played basketball at Fort Lewis College. If you've been to a Griz basketball game over the past three or so years, you've probably seen Kelly Camel. (Missoulian, MT)
(He also attended college at Colorado State University and Fort Lewis College, plus the American Academy of Aviation in Tucson). He was elected to the Nucla fire board, but left it to take the job in Green River. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Those were just a few of the words of wisdom Fort Lewis College professor Ken Hunt shared with his Blackjack Basics/Advanced Strategy class offered through the school's Continuing Education program. Among the more than 20 people who attended the Thursday evening class, most were looking for a better player advantage in the game where the object is to reach 21 without going over. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College, which lost two of its final six regular season games, celebrated its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship by cutting down the nets after a 92-67 victory against Western State College on Saturday night at Whalen Gymnasium. "We haven't played well our last couple of games," Manning said. (Durango Herald)
DENVER - After nearly a decade of delays, Fort Lewis College is close to getting enough money to rebuild Berndt Hall, its aging science building. But it could have been completed years ago at half the cost. (Durango Herald)
Max Perlstein, a Fort Lewis College student and Raider Ridge Caf`E9 employee, was nearly speechless as he watched the flames. "I'm really sad," he said. (Durango Herald)
Neither consensus nor compromise was the goal of the meeting, hosted by the San Juan Public Lands Center at Fort Lewis College. Still, most probably agreed with Sandy Young of Durango, who called the area "one of the last remaining jewels we have in this section of the forest.". (Durango Herald)
" In a new twist to the Durango-Montezuma-Cortez rivalry games, this year's regular-season finales will be played at Whalen Gymnasium on the Fort Lewis College campus. "They've been up there a couple of times this week (to practice)," said Psenda, trying to gauge the girls' excitement to play at FLC. "I think they're mostly in the mind frame that it's Cortez, and it doesn't matter when or where. " It's a homecoming for both Durango coaches. DHS boys coach Tim Fitzpatrick played at FLC from 1991... (Durango Herald)
Six are retired, one works at a gas station, one at a guest ranch in Vallecito, one owns a gallery on Main Avenue, one is a physical therapist, one is an assistant manager at a liquor store, one works at Fort Lewis College, one is a pre-school teacher and one is a meter reader with the city. Jury selection began Tuesday, and the trial is expected to last two weeks. (Durango Herald)
The undefeated and eighth-ranked Fort Lewis College women's basketball team trailed by one point late in the first half. "Katie Bodaness hit a huge 3 for us," Skyhawks coach Mark Kellogg said. (Durango Herald)
Durango, which completes its regular season Thursday night against Montezuma-Cortez High School at Whalen Gymnasium on the Fort Lewis College campus, is a half-game ahead of Montrose for second place in league. Montrose, 16-3 overall, 5-3 SWL, plays Fruita Monument on Tuesday and first-place and undefeated Grand Junction Central (8-0) on Thursday. (Durango Herald)
Statistics for the bear map were developed by students of Mary Ann Goff at Fort Lewis College, and FLC data analyst Beverly Chew is analyzing data including date, address, bear activities and reporting parties. Rick Szmajter, a geographic information services analyst with the city of Durango, plotted the sighting locations on the map. (Durango Herald)
The ninth-ranked Fort Lewis College women extended its success streak to 18 games, but the 20th-ranked men were upset 70-66 by Western New Mexico in Silver City, N.M., on Thursday night to put an end to its program-best 13-game win streak. Fort Lewis hadn't lost a game since early December, and they hadn't won by less than 10 points during the streak. (Durango Herald)
Hunsaker, who divided his attention primarily between Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football programs, signed a National Letter of Intent to play ball at hometown Fort Lewis College on Wednesday. He joins fellow DHS alumni and current FLC sophomores Colton Schranck and Drew Duvall on the Skyhawks' roster. (Durango Herald)
For safety reasons, Fort Lewis College announced it will be closed today. On Jan. 19, 1993, the roof on the old Fine Arts Building collapsed under 4 feet of snow. (Durango Herald)
Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio schools are all closed today, as is Fort Lewis College. The Durango-La Plata County Airport was forced to take the rare step of closing Sunday afternoon because of poor visibility and heavy snow. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College: 247-7010. Colorado Department of Transportation road conditions: 511 or. (Durango Herald)
That next night, Minnesota State-Mankato defeated the Fort Lewis College men's team. Skyhawks coach Bob Hofman cautioned then not to read too much into the early season tournament. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College reached an impasse midway through the second half of Friday afternoon's game at the State Fair Events Center in Pueblo. For just the second time this season, the 11th-ranked team in Division II women's basketball trailed in the second half - this time to Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference foe Colorado State University at Pueblo. (Durango Herald)
For starters, Gunn's own track record of success includes taking Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado to three NCAA Division II Championship matches during his eight year tenure there. Then there is the fact that ten starters are back from the 2007 team that was 12-7-2 overall and steadily improved as the season progressed. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
7 p.m. Ski Softball, softball complex, Fort Lewis College. 7:30 p.m. Follies, Henry Strater Theatre and Durango Arts Center Theatre. (Durango Herald)
Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio school districts were closed, as was Fort Lewis College. The city of Durango and La Plata County also closed all offices. (Durango Herald)
Sonntag is a decorated member of the Fort Lewis College Cycling Team. Brian Smith was second overall and second among the men in 52:36. (Durango Herald)
"The funny thing about Houston, of course they're the MLS champions, but their head coach was my captain in Tampa Bay, and their assistant coach was my captain in Colorado," Fort Lewis College men's soccer coach Tim Hankinson said. "They both as players played a crafty style of soccer, and that's (Hall's) game. I hope they see that quality.". (Durango Herald)
East Eighth Avenue leading to Fort Lewis College remained closed because of snow through the day and probably won't open until later today, campus public-affairs officer Mitch Davis said. Another truck lost traction while driving up Tech Center Drive, creating a small traffic hazard there. (Durango Herald)
Organizers of the Fort Lewis College participation in nationwide colloquia on global warming a week from today have chosen the American pika as their mascot ... " Activities at Fort Lewis College will focus on three tracks - impacts of global warming, the solutions and what actions can be undertaken to slow the trend, Renner said. "We believe the majority of people don't need to be convinced that global warming is real," Renner said. "Instead, they hunger for knowledge of what actions they can... (Durango Herald)
His wife, Nancy, graduated from Fort Lewis College, and six of his nieces and nephews attend the college. Two parents who closely watch 9-R said Smucker was impressive. (Durango Herald)
Schwartz, who just graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in business administration, has been in kitchens since age 15 when he worked in his parents' restaurant in Grand Junction. Schwartz relies on experience to know when meat is done, but he learned there's a minimum internal temperature for each dish to assure the food is properly cooked. (Durango Herald)
When Joe Bevins, a senior at Fort Lewis College, returned to Durango from Kenya after winter break, the serene, snow-covered landscape unsettled him. Having traveled to Nairobi to spend Christmas with his parents, Bevins still had the sound of gunshots in his head. (Durango Herald)
The couple work for InterVarsity Christian Ministries at Fort Lewis College and have lived in Durango for 1 years. Willie Krischke also works part-time at Starbucks Coffee. (Durango Herald)
The Fort Lewis College men's team, on Jameson's cue, shot 54 percent from the floor in an 80-70 victory against Mesa State College on Tuesday night at the Whalen Athletic Center. "We shot the ball really well," Skyhawks coach Bob Hofman said. (Durango Herald)
The Fort Lewis College women's team is 14-1 overall and 7-0 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the best start in program history. The Skyhawks' sweep of the RMAC East Division was the first in school history, and both records are currently conference highs. (Durango Herald)
Jan. 6 at Purgatory: A 19-year-old Fort Lewis College student and Durango High School graduate skis off a cliff near the bottom of Lift 3 ... "I've been contemplating all that in my head as well, and I don't know what it means," says Chris Nute, director of Fort Lewis College's Outdoor Pursuits and former director of the Silverton Avalanche School. (Durango Herald)
Crises in the nation's credit and housing markets, as well as rising energy costs, could make life miserable for average Americans in the coming year, a Fort Lewis College business professor told attendees Friday at a business forum. "We're up to our eyeballs in debt, which will crimp our abilities to buy new stuff," said Robert Sonora, representing the Office of Business Analysis and Economic Research at FLC. "Most households will be unable to shoulder the expectations.". (Durango Herald)
Kellogg, in his second year behind the Fort Lewis College bench, and his band of fellow sophomores could do no wrong Friday night against Raunig's Rangers ... The Fort Lewis College women defeated Regis 87-66 on Friday night at Whalen Gymnasium to extend their record to a program-best 13-1 overall and 6-0 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. (Durango Herald)
The hopes of players from small colleges as well as overseas is enhanced by stories such as that of midfielder John Cunliffe, a native of Bolton, England, who played for Division II Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He scored one goal and three assists in last year's Combine and Chivas USA passed up several heralded players to take him in the first round as the seventh overall choice. (USA Today -- Sports)
"With a tragedy like this, they like to say that it puts life into perspective, but really nothing like this puts life into perspective," Fort Lewis College men's basketball coach Bob Hofman said. "The bottom line is: This is a huge blow for everybody.". (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis College student artists show off whats new ... The student artists at Fort Lewis College appear to be doing what young artists should be. (Durango Herald)
"Our defense was really, really good," Fort Lewis College women's basketball coach Mark Kellogg said Saturday night in Golden. "I mean we took everything away. "We forced 25 turnovers, to just six assists, a 35 percent field goal percentage, and they only made two 3s. (Durango Herald)
" Durango finished its 2007 schedule 4-6 overall and continues its nonconference slate of games at 7 p.m. today against Alamosa, in the very gymnasium where Fitzpatrick excelled as a college athlete. Fitzpatrick, who played for Fort Lewis College from 1991 to 1993, is 13th on the Skyhawks' career scoring list. He is one of 18 players to have scored more than 1,000 points, and his 1,102 points are the most ever at FLC for a two-year player. Other records: Fitzpatrick's 153 free throws, including... (Durango Herald)
Lowney has had teaching experience in Minneapolis, UNM, the University of Texas, Fort Lewis College and New Mexico State University - Grants Campus and has been listed in Who's Who in American Art, Who's Who in America and The Archives of American Art, published by the Smithsonian Institution. The artist has had several one-man exhibitions in galleries in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Taos and Gallup and his works are in the public collections at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Minneapolis Institute... (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
"No doubt about it," Fort Lewis College men's basketball coach Bob Hofman said. "When I look back at all of my point guards over the years, I think of Derek Yutzy. He was a true point guard. He could shoot the ball, but he was dynamic with the ball.". (Durango Herald)
The Fort Lewis College women's basketball team swept California. That's 3-for-3 for the Skyhawks, who defeated California Maritime 92-36 on Monday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep in California over the past four days. (Durango Herald)
The young were not immune either - three teenagers perished in a car crash on Colorado Highway 140, a Durango High School junior committed suicide, and a Fort Lewis College freshman drowned during a late-night swim ... Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel returned to work in November, six months after being diagnosed with a rare form of bone-marrow cancer, with the disease in complete remission. (Durango Herald)
Jan. 26, 12:12 p.m. A man was being harassed by Fort Lewis College students because of the vehicle he drives, according to a report at Florida Road and North College Drive ... Aug. 27, 11:30 p.m. A smoke detector that sounded in Cooper Hall sent Fort Lewis College students outside ... Dec. 12, 9:45 a.m. Someone sprayed Silly String on a man's vehicle while it was parked at Fort Lewis College. (Durango Herald)
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