The 2008 Annual State of the Rockies Conference began Sunday, April 6 on Armstrong Quad at Colorado College. Students and other community members gathered at to celebrate the Rockies by enjoying locally produced food, local music, films about the Rocky Mountain Region, and student photos of the Rockies. The event was highlighted by filmmaker and CC alumnus Travis Rummel’s personal introduction of his acclaimed film “The Hatch.” Winners of the photo contest were Will Chambers, Tom Dugan, Zion Klos, Charlie Kenyon, and Ryan Schumacher.