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Youth Spotlight: Sam Grimmer
A new school year brings a chance to refocus priorities. As many high schoolers can attest, the transition from middle school to high...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Etta McCarthy
Paths Cross for a Reason... Every once in a while, we cross paths with people who make us say, “Whoa, that is a remarkable individual”....
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Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Maddie Evans
A true local, who aims to cultivate a sense of community in Eagle County! If you have lived in Eagle County for any period of time, it is...
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Jul 6, 20233 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Daniel Robinson and Caspian Covarubbias
Expanding Access for Healthier, More Active Youth Daniel Robinson and Caspian Covarrubias, two 14-year-old young people who live in...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Kaitlyn Merriman
Kaitlyn believes every student, from all backgrounds, with every kind of story, deserves access to education, resources, and not worrying...
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Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Youth Spotlight: CJ Yurcak
From the Court to the Auto Shop, Yurcak’s Compassion and Leadership are Contagious Accomplished high school athletes might collect titles...
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May 25, 20234 min read
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Difference Maker: Amelia Kovacs
Amelia wants youth in the community to know that sustainability is in every corner of their life and that small actions can add up and...
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Apr 28, 20233 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Christopher Marsh
Be the Best You: A Christopher Marsh Perspective Mountain Youth staff get the great privilege of interviewing inspiring young people in...
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Apr 27, 20234 min read
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Difference Maker: Cameron Dole
Cam encourages all people to “Go outside! This valley does have a lot of opportunities, take advantage of them! Get pitted.” Have you...
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Apr 2, 20234 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Alyah Ahring
After reading about what drives Alyah, you will want to attend the Eagle County Fair this July and maybe you will see her in action!...
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Apr 2, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Dr. Amanda Bolla
Enriching youth lives through sharing events, supporting ideas, and saying "let's figure it out!" Do you remember your favorite teacher...
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Youth Spotlight: William Richardson
A local youth who loves to give back and make people smile! William Richardson is an 8th grade student at Berry Creek Middle School and a...
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Kateleen Harman
Kateleen Harman is a dynamic, resilient, and dedicated professional working towards social and racial justice in her personal and...
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Jan 29, 20233 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Bennett Maloley
Discover Your FLOW! Sitting across the room from Bennett at a recent Valley’s Voice event, I was struck by his ability to show himself,...
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Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Difference Maker: Whitney Young
If you are new to the valley and are needing a friendly face to connect with, you can find this caring and compassionate heart in Whitney...
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Jan 2, 20235 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Ian Bibler
“Have empathy for others, as you do not know what they have gone through.” -Ian Bibler This month's Youth Spotlight is Ian Bibler. He...
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Dec 26, 20223 min read
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Difference Maker: Hannah Ross
It is incredibly unique and impactful to serve in a community where so many organizations come together to assess and address the most...
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Nov 21, 20224 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Franco Rodriguez
One of the great joys about living in this community is seeing the amazing opportunities youth have access to, as well as the ambition...
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Nov 21, 20223 min read
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Difference Maker: Andy Clark
Andy Clark is full of LOVE for all things YOUTH and for all things COMMUNITY! Andy uses his successful business platform to generously...
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Nov 3, 20226 min read
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Youth Spotlight: Perla Michelle Chavez
Perla Michelle Chavez is a Junior from Battle Mountain High School who has been such a committed and amazing part of our Mountain Youth...
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Nov 3, 20223 min read
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