The Otero County Youth Empowerment Association is a collaborative "Action for Youth Intitiative" which is composed of youth, parents, local non-profit youth focused agencies and representatives from area schools and businesses. The purpose of Y. E. A. is to bring youth and adults together to build healthy communities.

Y.E.A. Projects

Youth Council

Girl Scout Zia Council projects

Youth Recreation

Safe - Night - Out

Annual Youth Celebration

Red Ribbon Week

YEA Days

Cloudcroft Middle School Career Day

National Kids Day

Every 15 Minutes Program

Literacy Awareness Projects

Washington Skate Park Project