Wells flats twice in final Cup race before Games Aug 8, 2008
The former Fort Lewis College cyclist started fast then flatted on the second lap. "I have been killing the starts lately and led out the group until the top of the first climb when a few guys like Absalon, Hermida, Flckiger and Burry came around me," Wells said. (Durango Herald)
Wyoming Soccer Opens 2008 Fall Practice Aug 7, 2008
" The Cowgirls welcome back eight starters from 2007 including two of the top offensive threats in the Mountain West Conference. Senior will return to the field for her senior season in 2008 after earning Co-Offensive Player of the Year from the MWC a year ago. Fellow senior also returns for her senior year after garnering Second Team All-MWC honors in 2007. The duo combined to score 18 goals and dish out five assists as juniors. Other starters returning for the Cowgirls include midfielders... (Wyomingathletics.com)
Coronado standout to helm Fort Lewis College lacrosse team Aug 7, 2008
Kelley Queisser, a former Coronado High All-American, has been named women's lacrosse coach at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. The program, in its inaugural season, will likely compete at the club level next spring before playing an NCAA Division II schedule in 2010. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Team Durango wins All-State Aug 6, 2008
" Geist and Morris are two of 42 prep student-athletes, including 13 girls, currently attending Emrich's offseason camp at Escalante Middle School. Emrich, more of a spectator, has turned the camp over to former Fort Lewis College assistant coach Andy McDermid. McDermid, who helped the FLC men's soccer program to its undefeated national championship in 2005, is conducting the two-week camp with help from assistants Jonathan Boyer, Jason Beswick and his son, Jason McDermid. Boyer was a member of... (Durango Herald)
Keeping it light Aug 5, 2008
Fort Lewis College for years has promoted health-oriented activities, said Marcy Jung, who teaches health-promotion courses in the exercise department. On average about 13 percent of the 600 employees on campus are involved in an on-the-record health-related activity, Jung said. (Durango Herald)
Housing out of reach for most Jul 28, 2008
Oskard, who moved to Durango in 1992 and graduated from Fort Lewis College, is currently living as a caretaker, rent-free, in a second home owned by an out-of-town family. She also works two hourly paying jobs, but said she still can't save the money necessary to buy a home or make monthly mortgage payments even if she did have the funds for a down payment. (Durango Herald)
Off-Roaders tired, muddy and all smiles Jul 28, 2008
And they were all welcome at the post-race barbecue party, hosted by Durango Cyclery's Russell Zimmermann and Dave Hagen from the Fort Lewis College cycling team ... Complete results of the 2008 Hermosa Off-Road Classic will be posted this week on the Fort Lewis College cycling Web site at. (Durango Herald)
Kneller wins Kennebec Jul 28, 2008
The 28-year-old surged ahead late in the race to beat trail upstart Logan Ott of Fort Lewis College and Dave Heald of Durango, a former winner of the Kennebec Challenge. Ott finished in 2:06:40; Heald crossed the line in 2:06:57. (Durango Herald)
DHS, FLC graduate dies from crash Jul 26, 2008
Friends and family gathered Thursday afternoon to pay tribute to Craig Gallegos, 23, a graduate of Durango High School and Fort Lewis College ... He graduated in April from Fort Lewis College with a degree in Spanish. (Durango Herald)
City transit rides rise Jul 26, 2008
About 20 percent came from fares and other contractual agreements (such as with Fort Lewis College) and about 20 percent came from parking revenue. Groundbreaking for the new transit center at Eighth Street and Camino del Rio is scheduled for Aug. 12 and is estimated for completion in the spring or summer of 2009. (Durango Herald)
Hermosa Creek Trail bike race set Jul 26, 2008
The event is a benefit for the Fort Lewis College Cycling Team and the Smylie Bike Project. There is a 38-mile race course option for pros and semipros and experts. (Durango Herald)
Beck unseats Ross; Donley three-peats in triathlon Jul 21, 2008
"I think I raced just as well as last year, if not better," said Ross, a Service High graduate now attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. But he knew running was the portion of his triathlon that needed work. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rentals in Durango are tough to find Jul 20, 2008
The tight rental market has proven particularly frustrating for students at Fort Lewis College, where fall semester classes begin Sept. 1 ... Students have for years flocked to Hillcrest Apartments, a sprawling complex that has proved attractive because of its proximity to Fort Lewis College. (Durango Herald)
Kent Stanley Named Senior Associate Athletics Director For Development Jul 19, 2008
Stanley comes to USU after spending the past two years as director of athletics at Fort Lewis College ... Prior to joining Utah State, Stanley spent two years as the director of athletics at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo ... Before being named director of athletics at Fort Lewis College, Stanley spent five years at Eastern Washington as associate athletics director for development, working with Barnes who served as the director of athletics at EWU for six years. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Exercising their options: Watch the Video Jul 15, 2008
Now, the 19-year-old Fort Lewis College student not only balances on the blue half-ball a full 30 seconds but jumps, runs and does push-ups on it. "It's just really fun. You're exercising on a bubble," said Linville, who attends weekly BOSU ball classes taught by Kim Oliger at Core Value Fitness Center in Durango. (Durango Herald)
Durangos July 4th grows up: Watch the Video Jul 6, 2008
Durango Parks and Recreation began the Freedom 5-kilometer run; Rotary Club of Durango did a pancake breakfast; Fort Lewis College supplied readers of historic documents; the Kiwanis Club stepped up and did the barbecue; and Wells Fargo Bank took the kids'flea market. "They're all independently run, so they don't lose their entire day, but taken together with the parade, street dance and fireworks, it's a full day," Kunkel said. (Durango Herald)
Skyhawks sign cross country recruits Jul 6, 2008
The Fort Lewis College cross country team just got bigger - and, hopefully, faster. Head coach Ken Flint this week announced the signing of seven recruits for the 2008 season. (Durango Herald)
New manager to take over kids museum Jun 28, 2008
A native of Littleton, Hein came to Durango nine years ago to study theater at Fort Lewis College, where she graduated in 2003. And since that time she's been teaching theater for children at the Durango Arts Center. (Durango Herald)
Pagosa Arts Councils juried show a step up Jun 25, 2008
Juror and Assistant Professor at Fort Lewis College Chad Colby selected 21 works by 16 artists for the show from submissions of 49 works by 27 artists ... Colby judged the work blind, and arts council president Linda Echterhoff said he was familiar only with the work of one artist, former Fort Lewis College student Tirzah Camacho. (Durango Herald)
The RPS natural Jun 22, 2008
The Breckenridge native and Fort Lewis College junior, 21, is headed to Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the national Rock Paper Scissors tournament at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino Resort. "A friend got me into it, and all I knew was there's a free trip to Vegas involved," Mauch said of her entry into competitive RPS (industry term). (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis to expand student union Jun 22, 2008
The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees on Friday approved a $37. 5 million plan to expand and renovate the College Union Building, largely with student fees. (Durango Herald)
Coal a must for power, group says Jun 19, 2008
Andrew Gulliford, a Fort Lewis College professor of Southwest studies, expressed skepticism that technology will solve all the problems associated with coal. But Jones pointed to the precedent set by acid rain, an environmental problem that he said was largely solved with technology. (Durango Herald)
Beyond tragedy: Listen to the Audio Jun 17, 2008
The nondenominational group, formed to help inspire and support women in the Four Corners, each year holds an event at the Fort Lewis College Concert Hall that attracts several hundred people. Saturday she spoke for Transformations, a ministry of the group, at the Arboles Baptist Church. (Durango Herald)
Electric ride Jun 16, 2008
He said the new cars have expanded his delivery area considerably - it was tough to convince a cyclist to tackle the hill to Fort Lewis College for a dollar tip - but there are still limitations ... Kramer said he is also inviting representatives from La Plata County, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Fort Lewis College to the demonstration. (Durango Herald)
Annual Navajo Trail Open tests golfers: Watch the Video Jun 15, 2008
"You just never know what you're going to get," said Lederer, a Fort Lewis College alumnus who made HGC his home course for four years. Sena birdied No. 4 and No. 8, bogeyed No. 5 and made par on three of the final four holes on the front nine, a half-round of golf that took the cartless pros 2 hours, 26 minutes. (Durango Herald)
County releases gas report Jun 14, 2008
White said not releasing the appendix "was a mistake, because it had already been made public" in a presentation at Fort Lewis College. "When we found out about that, we immediately moved to make that document public to everybody," he said. (Durango Herald)
Material difference Jun 13, 2008
The Colorado Straw Bale Association, which is holding its seventh annual conference Saturday and Sunday at Fort Lewis College, is spreading its arms wider this year to embrace all natural building materials. "We're giving you a spectrum of building alternatives, from a super energy-efficient stick-frame to straw-bale construction," organizer John Rehorn said. (Durango Herald)
Durangos Father Mike dies at 82 Jun 11, 2008
The Rev. Andrew Cooley, the rector of St. Mark's, first met Darmour when Cooley was a student at Fort Lewis College in 1975. "He helped me become a priest 25 years ago, and I got to help him become a priest five years ago," Cooley said. (Durango Herald)
Snow forecast to fall in high country today Jun 6, 2008
The unseasonably cold weather came at a bad time for the Beach Boys concert at Fort Lewis College Wednesday. "The wind is pulsing, and it's about 42 degrees right now," Arts and Entertainment Editor Patricia Miller reported shortly before the California surf band was about to take the stage at 8 p.m. "It seemed like there were more people leaving than coming up the hill when I arrived.". (Durango Herald)
S. Utes job fair helps fill positions Jun 6, 2008
However, when all tribal entities are tallied including the Sky Ute Lodge and Casino, the Southern Ute Growth Fund and the Tierra Group development company, the Southern Utes top the list, with Durango School District 9-R next, Mercy Regional Medical Center and then Fort Lewis College. . (Durango Herald)
Beach Boys surfin in to play Fort Lewis College Jun 4, 2008
Beach Boys surfin in to play Fort Lewis College Concert is largest outdoor show Durango has seen, Pennington said ... They'll play Wednesday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field at Fort Lewis College, along with Ralph Dinosaur and Jessie Colin Young. (Durango Herald)
Controlled burn in area filling air with smoke Jun 4, 2008
The fire, which is on 1,800 acres on the Colorado State University San Juan Basin Research Center, also known as the Old Fort Lewis College Campus, will continue today. In addition, if weather cooperates, the prescribed burn could be extended in phases into the summer. (Durango Herald)
Eppich beats odds after crash Jun 2, 2008
Her father, Dave Eppich, is the former head the office of external affairs at Fort Lewis College and now is vice president of student services at San Juan College in Farmington ... Her sister, Meghan, will be a sophomore at Fort Lewis College this fall. (Durango Herald)
N.M. pollution may push area into violations May 31, 2008
This was one of the take-home messages delivered at an air-quality forum Thursday at Fort Lewis College. The daylong meeting brought together representatives of federal, state, local and tribal groups as well as representatives of health-care and environmental organizations. (Durango Herald)
Bernazzani takes DHS reins May 30, 2008
" Bernazzani spent last season as the assistant head coach to Jessica Mazlin, a former Division I softball player at Stony Brook University in N.Y. He also served as Pam Adams' assistant on a record-breaking season for the Fort Lewis College softball team. "He's a committed individual," Adams said. "He is committed to doing things right. " Bernazzani worked mostly with the Skyhawks' infielders and outfielders last season, but Adams said he contributed everywhere. "He worked a lot with the... (Durango Herald)
Center of Southwest Studies receives event memorabilia May 25, 2008
Ed Zink, who has been involved with the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic since its inception in 1972, has donated several boxes of event memorabilia to Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College ... "It's one of the best collections of things from bicycle events in the United States. "This stuff doesn't seem old to me, because I can pick up something and remember it," he said. "But kids coming to Fort Lewis College now can pick up something and say, 'Wow, dude. (Durango Herald)
A-10 Tournament Finalists Receive 11 Commitments For the 2008 Season May 22, 2008
Represented in this class are four players from the state of Colorado, where Gunn had spent eight years coaching at Fort Lewis College, joined by three North Carolinians, a player each from Kentucky, Tennessee, and New Jersey and one international player from Canada. Gunn welcomes Isaac Caughran from Castle Rock, Colorado, Isaac Cowles from Arvada, Colorado, Owen Darby from Charlotte, North Carolina, Alexander Deitz from Fort Collins, Colorado, Jonathan Frances from Newark, New Jersey, Kellen... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Snip and paste May 21, 2008
eduKarin L. Becker teaches in the writing program at Fort Lewis College. . (Durango Herald)
Hunsaker 2nd in state shot May 18, 2008
"Still I'm happy. I only lost (at) two meets," said Hunsaker, who will play football at Fort Lewis College next fall. Hunsaker, 18, said his work with DHS field-event coach Robin Oliger paid off this season. (Durango Herald)
Fort Lewis rejections up 120 percent: Watch the Video May 15, 2008
Fort Lewis College has denied admission to twice as many students as last year as a result of higher standards and a surge in applications. Denials at Fort Lewis this year were up 120 percent from 2007, as of May 2. (Durango Herald)
City considers development, Florida Road May 15, 2008
LeBlanc said he and Nau will meet with representatives from the Fort Lewis College business school to commission an economic-impact study. The study, both men said, should help the current and future county staff, as well as City Council, to better understand the financial impacts of new development inside and outside the city. (Durango Herald)
All you need is love May 14, 2008
edu Karin L. Becker teaches in the writing program at Fort Lewis College. . (Durango Herald)
Road title eludes Skyhawks again May 13, 2008
Kristin McGrath of Fort Lewis College placed sixth, right behind CSU's Amanda Miller, but Dombroski missed a top-10 finish, coming in 11th, with Stephanie Swan (33) and Jessica Lathrop (37) farther back in the pack than they wanted to be. And with a single one-hour race, Lees-McRae leapfrogged both UC-Davis and Fort Lewis and took an 11-point lead in the team standings. (Durango Herald)
Durango to face Chatfield May 10, 2008
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
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)
Money woes hit state budget Mar 22, 2008
Fort Lewis College is in line this year for a $15. 7 million award to finish the long-delayed Berndt Hall project. (Durango Herald)
