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Youth Development (McKinley County)
Plan Goals
Develope life skills in youth and 4-H members in McKinley County through special interest: School enrichment, Competition, Workshops, Outreach, Record Books, County Council, and anything related to youth programming.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
First year "Kids, Kows, and More" was very successful. Flyers were sent to 33 schools in McKinley County. The event was cordinated with Southwest Dairy Farmers, McKinley County CES 4-H Agent, and Home Economist. Partners in this venture include McKinley Soil and Water District, New Mexico Cowbelles, New Mexico Beef Council and the Shoultz Family Dawn, Brian and Stella. 253 second, third, and fourth grade students and their teachers from the GMCS (Gallup McKinley County School) District gained knowledge about the dairy industry, 4-H poultry project, ranching
and cattle production, and everyone's favorite horse and their care. Evaluation showed positive feedback from both teachers and students. Plans are currently under way for next year with additional hands-on activities as requested by teachers.
and cattle production, and everyone's favorite horse and their care. Evaluation showed positive feedback from both teachers and students. Plans are currently under way for next year with additional hands-on activities as requested by teachers.
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.
"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.
Elena Bowers has signed on to support Youth Development within McKinley County.