New Mexico Youth and Government

03/01/2026

Help us buy pocket Constitutions for our students in New Mexico Youth and Government!

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10/12/2025

Friends - below is a link to watch the memorial for Pamela Hegarty for those who are unable to attend in person.

Service:
October 13 at 11 am MT at Covenant Presbyterian in Albuquerque (9315 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112)

YouTube Link:

Worship with the community of Covenant Presbyterian Church Albuquerque. Images, sound effects, and some music clips licensed through Envato Elements. We pri...

10/06/2025

Sharing memorial details for Pam Hegarty:
Please join us on Monday, October 13th, at Covenant Presbyterian Church (9315 Candelaria RD NE, Albuquerque, NM) at 11AM MST for a memorial of Pam Hegarty's life. Pam was loved by so many, and it would mean the world to us to come together, and share our memories and celebrate a life well lived.
A light reception/potluck will be held after the service. Please feel free to bring a small dish to share.
We would like to ask the community: Please share your favorite memory of Pam, be it personal or professional!
We are in the process of securing a live video stream of the service, please look for updates here as they become available.

09/29/2025

It is with deep sadness that we said goodbye today to the best advocate, friend, mentor, and director that NM Youth and Government has ever had – Pamela Hegarty.

Pam Hegarty served as the first state director of NMYAG, taking over from a committee of volunteers in 1986 and running the program for 25 years. Most of the time, Pam operated behind the scenes – always preferring to let the students lead but working tirelessly for her part to make sure they had a great program. After retiring from the YMCA, Pam continued to mentor and support all the state directors that came after her. For going on 40 years, Pam has supported this program, the students, and the staff. For myself (Hannah Wood) and my predecessor (Michael Horanburg), Pam was family. We went from being her YAG kids, to building a volunteer program alongside her, to gathering up all the knowledge we could from her as we tackled navigating how to run this program. Pam was cheering us along at every major milestone. Earlier this year, when I proudly called Pam to tell her we had 275 registered delegates for the high school conference she informed me that she was confident that was the largest year that NMYAG had ever had. She was looking forward to seeing some of her old friends from across the country in Santa Fe next May, for the bi-annual state director’s gathering.

Pam was not only our mentor and friend – Pam is one of a very small group of people who truly understands what it takes to make this program happen and what makes it so special. We have been willing to give of our time that may have been spent with family or friends, our energy even when it feels depleted, our own funds, our hearts - because we see the impact that it has on young people and the change that comes from being civically minded and civically engaged. Pam was always there for her YAG kids even years after we were no longer kids. She lived her life in service to others, and we in turn learned by example the value of service, advocacy, and compassion. We love you, Pam, and we will miss you so much.

09/10/2025

💪 Give back. Earn service hours. Support YAG.
Join us at Glorieta Service Day on Nov. 15, 2025!
Every volunteer hour = $8 credit toward our 2026 programming at Glorieta.
👉 www.nmyag.com/glorieta

09/08/2025

Apply to be a YMCA National Youth Advocate representing New Mexico! It’s a chance to learn about civic engagement and have the opportunity to spend 4 days at a national conference in D.C. meeting with Members of Congress, sharing your Y story, and connecting with fellow youth advocates from around the country.
Quick Facts:
• Who can apply: 9-12 grade YMCA members or program participants
• Where to apply: ymcayag.org/yap/
• App Deadline: Sept. 30, 2025

08/24/2025

The officer retreat was very successful! Incoming officers bonded and came together to plan and prepare for upcoming events this year!

08/07/2025

The New Mexico delegation had an incredible week at the National Judicial Competition! Congratulations to our hardworking appellate teams and Chief Justice who did an amazing job representing New Mexico - and to Emily Stone who made it to the showcase round as a Justice and won an Outstanding Justice award!

07/04/2025

C**A 2025 🇺🇸
Huge congratulations to New Mexico’s next Presiding Officer, Liam Pereira .pereira, and our alternate PO, Pearl Nguyen ! Your leadership and excellence are now being recognized on the national stage, and we couldn’t be prouder.
The New Mexico delegation had an unforgettable week full of success, meaningful debate, and community—and we were the largest delegation at C**A! 🌟

06/01/2025

Just a brief intermission from our usual content to celebrate a very special milestone for our very own !! It’s hard to believe that Baby Burns is a grown married adult, now with a classroom of his own! Josh was 2020 Youth Governor, spent 5 years participating in YAG and 4 years going to C**A with the New Mexico delegation. Now a volunteer when he’s able to, and always a member of the NMYAG family. Congratulations Josh and Sydney! We 🫶🏼 you!

04/09/2025

Thank you delegates for a great year ✨ We lead the way!

04/08/2025

2025 NMYAG Governor’s Banquet.

A big thank you to our guest speaker, Felicia Salazar, for coming out and speaking to our delegates! As well as a thank you to the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market for hosting us this year!