Youth Development

A community wide youth day sponsored by CYFD was held during the month of April in conjunction with the National Child Abuse Prevention Week. Organizations were invited to share information about their organization to the public. Socorro County 4-H took advantage of the opportunity and developed hands-on stations which allowed the youth to make an item and take it with them. Youth made Dirt Babies, Homemade Play Do, 4-H clover shrink um’s and Horse feed (trail mix). Over 150 youth were given material on 4-H through brochures and flyers. As a result, 10 new 4-H members have enrolled since April.

Coalition for Healthy & Resilient Youth......
"Youth Street Festival" plans for October are under way and in the final stages. Every year Gallup youth agencies share their programs and offer a weekend of activities for youth ages 6-19 i.e.: Skate Board Competition, Bike Show, Street Dance, 5K Fun Run/Walk, Volleyball, Cake Decoration, Fashion Show, Mutton Busting, Calf Roping, and many more contests. Agencies introduce youth to 4-H, Girl/Boy Scouts, and many other youth groups. Over 400 youth participated in this years activities. The McKinley County CES sponsored the calf roping event which was held at the Gallup Sports Complex. Other agencies coordinated the Red Ribbon Parade, Vintage Car Show, Chopper/Motorcycle Show, Chess Tournament, Poetry Slam and the Rez Hope film. Rez Hope focuses primarily on Youth Suicide Prevention and Anti-Racism. The training is for young people to identify other youth with signs of suicide a growing crises in America youth. McKinley CES also dissemenates 4-H brochures and shares project/club information at this event.

Paula Roybal Sanchez has signed on to support Youth Development within Los Alamos County.

Sandy Taylor has signed on to support Youth Development within Sandoval County.

Elena Bowers has signed on to support Youth Development within McKinley County.