Alumni Stories – January 2026
My RMBL story begins long before I ever set foot in Gothic. As seniors at Swarthmore College, my classmate Steve Lowe and I were immersed in a yearlong ecological study of Crum Creek, the stream that cuts through campus. With encouragement from Professor Robert Enders, we applied for an NSF grant to compare Crum Creek with a Rocky Mountain stream…
Director’s Letter – January 2026
As we begin a new year, I want to start with gratitude. Thank you for the many ways you supported RMBL over the past year. Your engagement, curiosity, generosity, and partnership continue to sustain and strengthen this remarkable place. Because of you, RMBL enters 2026 with strong momentum, a clear vision, and growing excitement as we look toward our second century…
Staff Spotlight – January 2026
“RMBL’s science has always moved at the ‘pace of place.’ Because our researchers have worked patiently and with intention for decades, society is now better prepared to respond to the challenges of climate, water, food, and resilience...”
Science Stories – January 2026
This past October, RMBL closed on an 8,271 square foot former hostel at 615 Teocalli Avenue in Crested Butte. The three floors offer a large ground floor living room for scientific collaborations and community discussions…