
Outstanding Youth Report: Janae Dominguez
Determined, resilient and motivated: These are the words that define Janae Dominguez. The oldest of five children and the Questa High School class of 2026

Determined, resilient and motivated: These are the words that define Janae Dominguez. The oldest of five children and the Questa High School class of 2026

One’s first impression of Bo Ortega is that he is a respectful, traditional, and hardworking young man with a bright future ahead of him. His

Ricardo León Jr. is as outdoors as it gets. The son of Diane and Ricardo León Sr. of Cerro grew up with the wilderness in

Noah Rael, a senior at Questa High School, is preparing for graduation this May and is ready to take on a career in the trades.

Donny Santistevan Jr., a 17-year-old senior at Questa High School, is charting a clear path toward a career in business management and accounting. The son

For brothers Trey and Maddix Cloud, moving from Albuquerque to Questa in 2023 was a return to family roots that has provided opportunity and small

Sophie Smith, a 17-year-old senior at Questa High School and daughter of Kevin and Nicole Smith, is someone who most people can relate to. She’s

At just 14 years old, Lyanna Vigil, a freshman at Questa High School, has a clear vision for her future. The daughter of Alicia Cisneros

At just 11 years old, Lucas Romero is already balancing school, sports and his own small business.A sixth grader at Alta Vista Intermediate School and

From the small-town sidelines of Questa and Taos to the bright lights of Division I college cheer, Amadea “Dea” Gallegos is headed to Albuquerque to

The future is full of promise for Questa High School graduate Delilah Rael, a member of the Class of 2025 who is set to begin

Alianna Gonzalez, a 2025 graduate of Questa High School, is preparing to leave her small-town roots behind as she heads to Albuquerque to begin her

Carlos Ortega, a senior at Questa High School and son of Lori and Jerome Ortega, is preparing to embark on a new chapter in life

Kiara Arellano, daughter of Briana Aragon and Jacob Arellano, is 17 years old and a senior at Questa High School. Known as “Kiki” to many,

James Garcia of Questa, son of Marina and Eustacio Garcia, is a senior at Questa High School. From ranching to music to already picking his

L to R: Lynnae Rael, Issac Ortega, and Jocelyne Ortega stand proudly after completing their 100-mile pilgrimage in the summer of 2024

L to R: Lynnae Rael, Issac Ortega, and Jocelyne Ortega stand proudly after completing their 100-mile pilgrimage in the summer of 2024

L to R: Lynnae Rael, Issac Ortega, and Jocelyne Ortega stand proudly after completing their 100-mile pilgrimage in the summer of 2024

L to R: Lynnae Rael, Issac Ortega, and Jocelyne Ortega stand proudly after completing their 100-mile pilgrimage in the summer of 2024

L to R: Lynnae Rael, Issac Ortega, and Jocelyne Ortega stand proudly after completing their 100-mile pilgrimage in the summer of 2024