Corpsmembers take the next step into the world of firefighting
Corpsmembers take the next step into the world of firefighting Rocky Mountain Youth Corps members, in partnership with the Forest Guild along with The Nature Conservancy, New Mexico State Lands Office, and local fire departments,participated in the October...
We advocate for a healthy river for generations to come
We advocate for a healthy river Rocky Mountain Youth Corps advocate for a healthy river for generations to come. Take action and support restoring strong water flows in the Colorado River and its tributaries. Register now on the...
Conservation Crews Up and Running
Conservation Crews Up and Running RMYC Conservation Program 2013 has started! 21 new Americorps members will be out in the community engaged in public service. A majority of their season will be focused on fuels reduction and habitat restoration...
Bandelier Conservation Corps – Past, Present, and Future
The Las Conchas Fire began on June 26, 2011 just west of the Bandelier National Monument. In its first 13 hours it burned over 44,000 acres or almost an acre a second. Over the next weeks it grew to...
2014 marks the 20th year Carl Colonius has served Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Colonius, one of the co-founders of the organization, will be stepping down as Executive Director at the end of 2014. Long time Program Director Ben Thomas will step into the role of Executive Director. Since the first days of...
Linda Santana to be Recognized in Washington DC
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps’ Linda Santana to be Recognized in Washington D.C. as Corpsmember of the Year Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is honored to announce that one of its very own Corpsmembers has been selected to represent over 27,000...
RMYC Receives AmeriCorps Support
The Honorable Jeff Bingaman announced Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) has been awarded a 2012 AmeriCorps grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). These grants are the result of the Fiscal Year 2012 AmeriCorps State and...
Energy Efficiency Crew Finishes Program Year
In addition to making a big difference in the communities they serve, Corpsmembers have themselves been transformed through their term of service with RMYC. All crewmembers have gained valuable personal and professional skills such as financial management, team building,...
RMYC Honored as Business First 2013
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps honored as Business First 2013 Non-Profit of the Year Rocky Mountain Youth Corps was one of 24 New Mexico nonprofit organizations recognized by Albuquerque Business First for their contributions to the community at its inaugural...
Celebrating 2012 Successes
Celebrating 2012 Successes and Looking Forward to 2013 Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is getting ready to complete its 17th season of working on environmental and energy conservation across northern New Mexico! Our 2012 Conservation Crews have had the opportunity...