JUNTOS -- Building better relationships with our neighbor, Española
What are the issues that keep young people from Española and Los Alamos separate? What can young people do to overcome this separation? JUNTOS (Joining & Understanding Now, Teens Overcome Separation) is a new youth leadership effort that is attempting to address the questions above. Not only teen leaders, but adult leaders from both communities have been meeting regularly since April 16, 2007, to promote authentic dialogue aimed at eliminating the divide that has persisted for decades between this two geographically close communities. The young people are providing the ideas for bridging the gaps with activities, education, history, art, music, dance, etc., while the adults are finding funding sources and providing guidance and coaching.
JUNTOS, which also means "together, a union or relationship" in Spanish, is in the early stages of development and welcomes any young people and adults who are interested in joining this challenging and rewarding process.
"Los Alamos and Española Teens Are One of the Same." Article by Jeremy Kasik...
JUNTOS organizational overview... (new)
View the JUNTOS latest brochure...
Press Release: May 8, 2007
Monitor Article: June 22, 2007
Monitor Letter: October 11, 2007
Youth Summit:
Youth Summit Summary of Findings...
Come join us for JUNTOS First Annual Youth Summit held in El Rito on May 28-29, 2008. Enjoy FREE food, hoodies, and an overnight stay in the dorms at NNMC's El Rito Campus! The summit will feature guest speakers, and evening bon fire, a moving art project, cultural music performances and more! This is a totally FREE event for youth, 9th grade through college, in the Española and Pojoaque areas and Los Alamos. All you have to do is fill out the application and turn in to the contact person at your school that is listed on the bottom of page 2 of the application and submit it by May 9th. Call Lori at 662-3159 for questions.
El Rito Map...
Youth Summit Agenda...
Youth Summit Suggested Packing List...
Youth Summit Letter to Participants...
Youth Summit Flyer...
Youth Summit Application...
JUNTOS Release of Liability Form...
Youth Summit Planning News Article...
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| El Rito Cutting Hall | Dinning Room | Entrance |
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| Library | Guest Room | Recreation Center |
September 30th Workshop entitled "Race, Racism, and Privilege; Entering a Dialogue Without Blame, Shame, or Guilt":
Photo: Johanna Eager's Workshop entitled "Race, Racism, and Privilege; Entering a Dialogue Without Blame, Shame, or Guilt", White Rock Baptist Church. Sunday, September 30th, 1-7 pm.
JUNTOS Meeting Minutes:
- April 16, 2007
- May 7, 2007
- June 4, 2007 -- Adult
- June 21, 2007 -- Youth
- July 10, 2007 -- Adult
- August 11, 2007 -- Youth Summit
- August 11, 2007 -- Murals Committee
- September 20, 2007 -- Adult
- September 29, 2007 -- Youth
- October 24, 2007 -- Youth (Agenda)
- December 6, 2007 -- Youth
- December 14, 2007 -- Adult
- February 6, 2008 -- Youth
- March 11, 2008 -- Adult
- August 5, 2008 -- Adult (new)
Please contact Lori Heimdahl Gibson at 662-3159 or at lorihg@swcp.com for more information.