Jenny Duran, Melissa Torres and Grace Willerton answer student questions and distribute information at today’s Youth Council Conference. Photo by Cindy Rooney/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos participated in the Youth Council Conference today at Camel Rock Casino.

The conference, open to youth ages 12-24, was sponsored by the Eight Northern Pueblos. The event attracted approximately 200 young people.

UNM-LA Academic Advisor and Recruitment Specialist Melissa Torres, UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney and other representatives from the college made presentations during the College Opportunities session and also met with students to provide information and answer questions.