Research

Fort Lewis College recognized with Carnegie Designation as research institute

Fort Lewis College recognized with Carnegie Designation as research institute

of December 2024, FLC spent $50 million on undergraduate research

February 18, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists

Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists

Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires

July 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

How citizen scientists are testing our streams and rivers for contamination

How citizen scientists are testing our streams and rivers for contamination

Mountain Studies Institute, Fort Lewis College partner to measure E. coli in San Juan National Forest’s waterways

July 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

June 4, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows

Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation

May 31, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College students research vitamin D as a treatment for long COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fort Lewis College students research vitamin D as a treatment for long COVID-19

Monthlong study will test if the supplement can offer an over-the-counter solution to growing problem

February 9, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

Documentary explores how CDOT and tribes partnered to preserve Indigenous culture and history

A centuries-old Puebloan village was discovered during the realignment of U.S. Highway 550

January 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What’s behind vaccine hesitancy in Southwest Colorado? Survey provides some answers

suggests majority of holdouts won’t be swayed; others are receptive to mandates and education

November 18, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

In Colorado’s rivers, genetic research helps rainbow trout rebound

In Colorado’s rivers, genetic research helps rainbow trout rebound

CPW’s approach to fighting whirling disease could be a model for the future

November 18, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College to develop solar park

Colorado state government

Fort Lewis College to develop solar park

Facility at the Old Fort Lewis will be used for research and electricity generation

June 23, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer