Specially for Teens

Bridges Project
11 2-B Alexander Road                                    758-5074
College counseling, admissions assistance, financial aid assistance, student skills workshops and tutoring. Open to anyone wanting to go to college. Free

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
P.O. Box 1960, Ranchos de Taos                           751-1420
Community service opportunities for youth emphasizing meaningful work, growth and leadership development. Paid community service opportunities to corps members who serve on crews on work projects and in local schools. For youth of North Central New Mexico, Ages 1 6-24. Free.

Taos County Teen Court
105 Albright St, Suite 0 Students try cases for infractions committed by other teens. Meets twice monthly. Dates and locations announced in the paper. Open to the public.

Taos County Youth Build Program
Taos County Office of Community Development              751-1 241
A comprehensive youth development program. Get paid to learn construction, build housing and provide community service. Counseling and vocational education In construction trades services, job placement and adult education/GED preparation are Included. Open to women and men ages 16-24; 75% must be high school dropouts without diplomas.
Spanish spoken. Waiting list. No fee.

Taos Teen Council
Contact: Pamela Pereyra                               751-9721
Youth driven project to provide activities that teens enjoy and create a youth voice in the community. Sponsors teen dances at the Agricultural Center in Taos. Open to all Taos County teens. Spanish spoken. No fee.

Taos Teen Network
P.O. Box 759, Ranchos de Taos                           751-0943
A group of teens design and maintain a website for local teens, including information, a calendar of events, and a chat room. Website address is: www.taosteen.net. No fee.
 

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