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MountainYouth
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Difference Maker: Chief Daly
‘Lead by example’ is the mantra that Police Chief Greg Daly lives by every day. His impressive leadership skills and dedication to the...
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MountainYouth
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Difference Maker: Bratzo Horruitiner
We all know a person that no one can say anything but kind words about. Bratzo Horruitiner is an exemplary community member that fits...
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MountainYouth
Oct 2, 20202 min read
Youth Spotlight: Grace Dammen and Amanda Sessler,
Grace Dammen and Amanda Sessler, seniors at Eagle Valley High School, were both chosen for Mountain Youth’s October youth spotlight...
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MountainYouth
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Eat Chat Parent Focuses on Reducing Stress in Our Lives.
There is an undercurrent of stress rippling through most of our lives. Some days, the stress feels like tidal waves coming from all...
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MountainYouth
Sep 2, 20203 min read
Difference Maker: Tsvetelina Fuentes
“I hope more people think they are capable and decide to be curious about different ways of accomplishing something. I also hope more...
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MountainYouth
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Youth Spotlight: Kimberly Mayorga
The future of Vail Valley is in the hands of our youth, and with Kimberly Mayorga, the future looks bright. Kim is a dancer, a leader, an...
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MountainYouth
Aug 3, 20203 min read
Anabel Johnson - Youth Spotlight
Anabel Johnson: REVEALED! Mountain Youth absolutely does NOT want Anabel Johnson to be our best kept secret. But, her contributions to...
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MountainYouth
Aug 1, 20203 min read
Britny Rose: Difference Maker
Mountain Youth has the motto “Stronger Together”. This holds firm because when supportive individuals surround us, we thrive as a...
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MountainYouth
Jul 1, 20202 min read
Difference Maker: Zachary Varón
Gandhi once said, “It is easy to stand in a crowd, but it takes courage to stand alone.” Little did Zachary Varón know that standing...
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MountainYouth
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Youth Spotlight: Joslyn Sanchez
Mountain Youth recognizes the importance of having a trusted adult in the life of every child; someone they can look up to as a...
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MountainYouth
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Youth Spotlight - Olivia Soukup
Olivia Soukup moved to Eagle County when she was a sophomore in high school and began attending Vail Christian High School. She is...
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MountainYouth
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Difference Maker - Carol Johnson
This month’s difference maker has not only made a difference in the community, but she has made an amazing impact at Mountain Youth. An...
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MountainYouth
May 1, 20202 min read
Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience
Movie Trailer https://www.screenagersmovie.com/nc-trailer Filmmakers and physician Dr. Delaney Ruston takes the conversation around...
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MountainYouth
May 1, 20205 min read
Difference Maker: Edgar Chairez
Humble is the first word that comes to mind when describing Edgar Chairez. He is very modest about being nominated as a "difference...
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MountainYouth
May 1, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Compassion vs. COVID-19 Compliance
Our youth are making major sacrifices during our surreal stay-at-home-even-if-you-don’t-want-to existence. Rites of passage they have...
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MountainYouth
Apr 14, 20202 min read
Valley's Voice Youth Respond to COVID-19 through Protect Our Valley Social Media Campaign
If you have not heard about Valley’s Voice yet, you definitely will! Valley’s Voice is housed within Mountain Youth and funded through a...
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MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20203 min read
An Open Letter to Parents of Teens and Young Adults,
As we all know, it is not easy parenting teens and college-aged young adults. Especially those who were recently sent home abruptly from...
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MountainYouth
Mar 31, 20201 min read
A new sister program to Eat Chat Parent Specifically for for our Spanish Speaking Locals
The name of the new program is Aprendiendo Juntos with the tagline: Cultivando Beinestar, Comunicación, Conexión This translates in...
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Mountain Youth
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Stecher: You are enough
We’re now in Week 2 of this abrupt lifestyle change. Without much notice, many of us have been thrust into working from home, while...
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Mountain Youth
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Youth Spotlight: Hannah Litt
Hannah is part of National Honors Society, BMHS drama program, many volunteer efforts, and is a member of the youth executive board that...
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