Fort Lewis College Police Department

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT FRIDAY, MAY 22

Full order with high resolution maps: https://tinyurl.com/2a8je4zt

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the San Juan National Forest PROHIBIT:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (including fires fueled by charcoal or briquettes), except if it is in:
- A permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the U.S. Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas);
- A device solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off used in an area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device; or
- A fully enclosed metal stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a mesh screen spark arrestor with a screen opening of a ¼ inch or less used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet of the device.

2. Using an explosive.

3. Smoking is prohibited, except in an enclosed vehicle, building, or a developed recreation site.

4. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except if in a cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter and a chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (with a minimum 8 oz. capacity and rating of Class 2A) is kept with the operator.

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05/21/2026

E. 8th Avenue, the front hill to Fort Lewis College, will be closed for Iron Horse Bicycle events on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, from approximately 6:30am – 5:30pm. Please use Goeglein Gulch Road for campus access during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/12/2026

The FBI is aware of a service disruption affecting an online Learning Management System (LMS). This disruption has impacted schools, educational institutions, and students across the country.

If you are contacted directly by anyone claiming to have your data, we recommend you not send payment or respond to their demands. By receiving a message, that does not necessarily mean your personal information has been compromised. Threat actors often exaggerate or fabricate their access to sensitive or personal information to prompt payment from victims. We encourage individuals to be cautious of unsolicited emails, calls, or texts claiming to be from your school, the LMS provider, or law enforcement and to verify the contact through known channels before responding.

We understand that the immediate concern for individuals/students is determining what, if any, of their data or other sensitive information may have been exposed. At this time, the strongly recommended course is to await formal guidance from your educational institution regarding the scope of the incident and the nature of any affected data.

If you believe you have been impacted by the attack, please file a complaint at ic3.gov.

All crimes can have a devastating effect on those who have been impacted, as well as their families who may need help coping with what happened. Visit fbi.gov for more resources on coping with the impact of crime:

⚫ fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you
⚫ fbi.gov/file-repository/vsd/coping-with-crime-one-pager-april-2026.pdf/view

04/27/2026

🎓 Fort Lewis College
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

📍 Location:
Ray Dennison Memorial Football Field
Fort Lewis College Campus

📅 Date:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕢 Gates Open: 7:30 a.m.
🕘 Ceremony Begins: 9:00 a.m. (ceremony estimated to be 2 hours)

🎉 Celebrate the Class of 2026!
Join Fort Lewis College as we celebrate the achievements of our graduates at the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony, held outdoors at Ray Dennison Memorial Football Field.

🧥 Weather Reminder
This ceremony will take place outdoors. Early May mornings in Durango can be cold—please dress warmly.

♿ Accessibility & ADA Parking
ADA parking will be available in two locations:
Art Parking Lot
Southern end of the Skyhawk Lot
Golf cart transportation will be available
Pick‑up location: South end of Skyhawk Avenue

🚶 Guest Information
Three pedestrian access points to Ray Dennison Memorial Football Field will be available, as indicated on the event map.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with graduates, families, and friends.

Congratulations to the Fort Lewis College Class of 2026! 🎓

04/27/2026

Baby deer season is upon us. Good info to know.

04/13/2026

04/10/2026

A ring was found yesterday following the investiture ceremony outside in a parking lot. Please call our office to identify and claim. 970-247-7491.