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Difference Maker: Molly DeLallo
Molly DeLallo is a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word. Whether it’s running ultra-marathons or descending our mountains on bike...
MountainYouth
Dec 29, 20237 min read


10th administration of the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
January 2024 marks the 10th administration of the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) in Eagle County since 2007. While readers of the...
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Dec 28, 20234 min read


Youth Spotlight: Hannah Miano
What do you get when you cross a pirate with a wolfpack? Hannah Miano, seventh grader at Eagle Valley Middle School, is a proud Eagle...
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Nov 27, 20233 min read


Difference Maker: Luz Rios
“Sé tú. Si eres tú mismo, lograrás grandes cosas.” Si alguna vez necesitas a alguien que no solo valide tus sueños sino que también te...
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Nov 27, 20234 min read


Youth Spotlight: Steven Herrera Gurrola
“How could you not love this place” Steven said as he recalled the overall beauty of the Eagle Valley. Steven Herrera Gurrola is just 14...
MountainYouth
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Difference Maker: Jodie Metz
Be unapologetically you, help others, move your body, ask for help, find your joy, spend time in the embrace of nature, be the nice kid,...
MountainYouth
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Youth Spotlight: Victor Lopez
Crashing to his own beat! Empathetic, charismatic, and engaged are three characteristics that sum up my friend Victor Lopez. I first met...
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Oct 2, 20234 min read


Difference Maker: Rachel Glowacki
As a Mindful Movement Educator, Rachel's primary mission is to help people feel loved, valued, and cared for. Rachel Glowacki is a true...
MountainYouth
Oct 2, 20233 min read


Youth Spotlight: Scarlett Jones
A Big Comfort Zone - Scarlett Jones In Eagle, there is a girl wearing a pink helmet, commonly found on a skateboard or E-bike, and she...
MountainYouth
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Difference Maker: Kevin Armitage
Kevin has impacted youth lives both on the field and in the classroom. Kevin Armitage in every sense of the word is our Difference Maker....
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Aug 27, 20232 min read


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...
MountainYouth
Jul 31, 20232 min read


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


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...
MountainYouth
Jul 6, 20233 min read


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...
MountainYouth
Jul 3, 20232 min read


Difference Maker: Kaitlyn Merriman
Kaitlyn believes every student, from all backgrounds, with every kind of story, deserves access to education, resources, and not worrying...
MountainYouth
Jun 1, 20232 min read


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...
MountainYouth
May 25, 20234 min read


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...
MountainYouth
Apr 28, 20233 min read


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...
MountainYouth
Apr 27, 20234 min read


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...
MountainYouth
Apr 2, 20234 min read


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!...
MountainYouth
Apr 2, 20232 min read
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