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- 1Indigenous garden at Fort Lewis College reconnects students with heritage▼Indigenous garden at Fort Lewis College brings students closer to their cultural roots
Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, has created an Indigenous garden that helps students connect with their cultural roots. The project, covered by Rocky Mountain PBS, gives Native students a space to grow traditional plants and practice cultural knowledge. The college serves a large Native American student population, making the garden a meaningful campus addition.
- 2Colorado startups see stronger venture funding in third quarter▼Colorado startup companies get investment boost in third quarter
Startup companies in Colorado received a boost in investment during the third quarter, according to local reports. Outlets across the state, including in Durango and public radio coverage, highlighted the rise in funding, suggesting improving investor confidence in the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem after a period of tighter capital conditions.
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Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado has created an Indigenous Garden on its campus, a project aimed at strengthening cultural connections and honoring Native traditions. The garden serves as a space for learning and community engagement around Indigenous plants and practices. The Durango Herald reported on the initiative, drawing local attention to the college's efforts to reflect its student body, which includes many Native American students.
- 4Durango experiments with new approaches to public engagement●Public engagement is an art form. Here’s what Durango is trying next
Durango, Colorado is testing new ways to involve residents in local decision-making, treating public engagement as a craft in its own right. City efforts aim to move beyond standard hearings toward formats that draw broader participation and better feedback. The approach is drawing attention as other communities watch how the experiment works.