State of the Rockies Project
We encourage students to deepen and broaden their interests by investigating the environmental, social, and political challenges of living in the Rocky Mountain West. Students embark on inter-disciplinary research around the region to discover the possibilities for, offer solutions to, and take action toward balancing human activity without further spoiling the natural environment.
Nature's Prism
Baca Campus, Crestone, Colorado
Photo by Cyndy Hines
Upcoming Events
COMING UP: 2026 Photo Contest
Find last year's entries and contest rules here.
SAVE THE DATE: Gaia Party
Come celebrate the 56th Earth Day!
Masquerade masks required for entry! Masquerade mask making workshop Monday, April 20th at 2-4pm in the Arts and Crafts Studio!

2026 Vintage Poster Contest
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!!
Winner: "Save Our Parks"
Autumn Stock
2025-2026 Anthropogenic magazine:
OUT NOW!
A conglomeration of research projects, interviews with alumni, creative projects, and other interesting things centering the environment of the Rockies!
View Here!
SPOTLIGHT
2026 Conservation in the West Survey Results
Photo by Anil Jergens '23




