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Three Colorado universities are banding together to ask the state government for millions of dollars to offset the unique challenges of running rural institutions of higher education.

David Tandberg, president of Alamosa’s Adams State University, Tom Stritikus, president of Durango’s Fort Lewis College, and Brad Baca, president of Gunnison’s Western Colorado University, are requesting $3 million per institution.

Adams State University, Fort Lewis College and Western Colorado University are hoping for $3 million per institution from the state to ensure access for students from less populous areas.

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