Tom Stritikus, the new president of Fort Lewis College, wants to make students a priority in his work to ensure their success.

The 416 Fire, which broke out 10 miles north of Durango and burned over 55,000 acres impacted Fort Lewis College in numerous ways. 

Root Routledge is a Durango resident who has audited eight different classes at Fort Lewis College from 2012-15.

Despite consistent raccoon activity around trash cans, there has been less animal activity on campus compared to years past.

Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday, Sept. 20 for a question and answer session with President Tom Stritikus and to discuss changes to be made to the handbook.