Youth Engagement at Healthy Archuleta
Your ideas belong here.
Healthy Archuleta is a place where youth can meet people, try new things, build skills, share ideas, and help make a difference in Archuleta County.
Healthy Archuleta is a place where youth can meet people, try new things, build skills, share ideas, and help make a difference in Archuleta County.
Find Your Place
Whether you want to have fun, meet new people, help your community, or speak up about what matters to youth, there is a place for you here.
Through the Youth CLLC now known as YEA, internships, service projects, and community events, youth can:
Through the Youth CLLC now known as YEA, internships, service projects, and community events, youth can:
- Meet other young people
- Share ideas and have a say in activities
- Plan events and hands-on projects
- Build skills for school, work, and life
- Learn about food, health, prevention, and community issues
- Help make Archuleta County a more welcoming place for youth
A Place to Connect & Lead
Youth CLLC Now Known As Youth Empowering Archuleta (YEA)
The Youth Community Learning and Leadership Circle (Youth CLLC) NOW known as YEA is a welcoming space where youth can meet people, share ideas, build skills, have fun, and take action on what matters to them.
You do not have to be an expert, know anyone already, or have a big idea to join. Come as you are, try something new, and help decide what happens next.
You do not have to be an expert, know anyone already, or have a big idea to join. Come as you are, try something new, and help decide what happens next.
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What can I do?
As part of YEA, you can:
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YEA may be for you if you want to:
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Your voice matters here.
Youth CLLC or NOW known as YEA is a place to meet people, build confidence, share what matters to you, and help turn ideas into action. Together, youth can help create more welcoming spaces, activities, and opportunities in Archuleta County. Come with a friend, or come meet new people. |
Get Paid to Learn & Lead
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Healthy Archuleta offers paid internship opportunities for eligible youth ages 16 and older during the summer and, when available, during the school year.
As an intern, you can:
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2024 Youth Interns Experience Story Told...
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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Healthy Archuleta works with schools and community partners to create hands-on opportunities for youth to learn, lead, connect, and make a difference.
Youth can explore food, health, prevention, belonging, community service, and local problem-solving while building skills and sharing their perspectives.
Healthy Archuleta works with schools and community partners to create hands-on opportunities for youth to learn, lead, connect, and make a difference.
Youth can explore food, health, prevention, belonging, community service, and local problem-solving while building skills and sharing their perspectives.
Youth Ideas in Action
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Youth have important knowledge about what it is like to grow up in Archuleta County. Through activities, service, storytelling, presentations, and community conversations, youth share what they are learning, what they notice, and what they believe could make life better for young people.
Youth help identify:
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For current youth activities, service opportunities, paid internships, and community events, visit our Events Calendar or contact Healthy Archuleta at [email protected].
2026 Youth Community Leadership Capstone
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During the summer of 2026, Healthy Archuleta youth interns explored what it is like to grow up in Archuleta County. They learned from local organizations, served their community, shared their experiences, and developed recommendations for positive change.
Their final project includes youth stories, community strengths and challenges, ideas for stronger youth connection and belonging, and recommendations for the future of the Youth CLLC now known as Youth Empowering Archuleta (YEA). |
2026 Youth Interns Capstone Presentation
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What Youth Say
"We are not problems to be solved, we wish to solve problems."
What Youth Have Already Made Happen
Youth have already contributed many ideas, skills, and hours of service to our community.
Community Outreach & Peer Leadership
Youth have represented Healthy Archuleta at local events, welcomed community members, shared information, and helped others learn about ways to get involved. They have also mentored peers and younger youth by sharing what they have learned, encouraging participation, and helping create welcoming activities and spaces for others.
Youth have represented Healthy Archuleta at local events, welcomed community members, shared information, and helped others learn about ways to get involved. They have also mentored peers and younger youth by sharing what they have learned, encouraging participation, and helping create welcoming activities and spaces for others.
Gardens & Local Food
Youth have visited local gardens and farms, learned how food is grown, and helped with community activities that include food, hands-on projects, and garden tours.
Youth have visited local gardens and farms, learned how food is grown, and helped with community activities that include food, hands-on projects, and garden tours.
Food Drives
Youth have helped organize school and community food drives to support neighbors who use local food pantries.
Youth have helped organize school and community food drives to support neighbors who use local food pantries.
Recycling & Environmental Action
Youth have helped community members sort recyclables at local events and learned how clear, practical outreach can make a difference.
Youth have helped community members sort recyclables at local events and learned how clear, practical outreach can make a difference.
Youth PhotoVoice Project
Youth used photography and captions to share their perspectives on the issues, strengths, and opportunities they see in Archuleta County. Explore the Youth PhotoVoice Project
Youth used photography and captions to share their perspectives on the issues, strengths, and opportunities they see in Archuleta County. Explore the Youth PhotoVoice Project
Community Leadership
Youth have shared their ideas and experiences to help inform community conversations, projects, and trainings.
Supporting Local Families
During the pandemic, youth packaged nearly 300 bags of local apples for families attending elementary-school parent-teacher conferences.
Youth have shared their ideas and experiences to help inform community conversations, projects, and trainings.
Supporting Local Families
During the pandemic, youth packaged nearly 300 bags of local apples for families attending elementary-school parent-teacher conferences.
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Food System Capstone Project
In partnership with the Pagosa Springs High School Plant Science class, students explored how food is grown, shared, and accessed in Archuleta County. Through research and community learning, they identified local food-system strengths, opportunities, and ideas for a healthier, more connected community. |
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