Genesis Lara

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Shelbi Galindo pursues long list of dreams

2 weeks ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

Shelbi Galindo has had many aspirations from a young age: buying her first car, establishing a beauty salon, visiting her sister in Chile, and being able to care for her parents and grandparents. And she’s already off to a strong start. She obtained her cosmetology license, saved her money for several months and bought her first car – all by the young age of 16. kAm}@H[ E96 `g\J62C\@=5 G2=65:4E@C:2? @7 }&$s ~?=:?6 :D AC6A2C:?8 E@ @A6? FA 96C @H? D2=@?[ H96C6 D96 A=2?D E@ AFE 96C ?2:= E649?:4:2?
Reyna Castro seizes educational, work opportunities

2 weeks ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

When asked about her academic highlights, 17-year-old Reyna Castro is quick to highlight the times she spent volunteering with local organizations. Throughout her four years at Pierson High School, the Class of 2025 salutatorian dedicated part of her time assisting folks at the Santa Cruz Council on Aging, St. Andrew’s Clinic and occasionally, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Vanessa Moroyoqui gets head start on medical career

2 weeks ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

When Vanessa Moroyoqui enrolled at Pierson High School as a sophomore, she encountered big obstacles. She had just moved into town from Hermosillo, Sonora, didn’t speak English, and was unfamiliar with the U.S. education system. She felt a bit lost, she described. That is, until she was accepted into the Summer Youth Institute at Mariposa Community Health Center. The program taught her the value of a high GPA and opened the doors to various educational and scholarship possibilities, she said.
Raul Lopez fast tracked through online high school

2 weeks ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

Raul Lopez enjoys one main hobby during his spare time: cleaning. He doesn’t like seeing things dirty, so he gains satisfaction from tidying up a space. Now that the 18-year-old salutatorian of NUSD Online is wrapping up his high school career, he’d like to land a job where he can continue doing just that. kAm“x 766= =:<6 x’5 36 23=6 E@ 7:?:D9 E92E H@C< C62==J BF:4<=J] x H@F=5 4=62? G6CJ BF:4<=J[” 96 D2:5] “x C62==J =:<6 E@ 4=62?
With short film, Nogales native shows town through ‘different lens’

1 month ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

Last fall, a young film crew worked its way through the book aisles at the Nogales Public Library – adjusting the camera and shifting the lighting as two actors repeated their scripts for the perfect shot. The following day, the crew recorded more footage at Los Higos restaurant on Morley Avenue. And on the third day, inside La Catedral bakery in the Monte Carlo neighborhood.
Padres de escuela Lincoln expresan preocupación por acoso escolar

1 month ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

Algunos padres de familia asistieron a la junta directiva del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Nogales (NUSD por sus siglas en inglés) para denunciar la persistente cultura de acoso escolar que se está llevando a cabo en la Escuela Primaria Lincoln, alegando que los funcionarios escolares no atendieron las preocupaciones del grupo.
In first ‘cafecito,’ Luis Carlos Davis recaps county updates, efforts

1 month ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

In an effort to connect with his constituents, County Supervisor Luis Carlos Davis hosted a “cafecito,” or open house, at the Nogales Public Library – the first outreach effort of its kind for District 1 in years. “This is the first cafecito. I’m going to try to do one each quarter, so that would be maybe three or four throughout the year,” Davis said. kAms2G:D 82E96C65 23@FE 2 5@K6? $2?E2 rCFK r@F?EJ @77:4:2=D @? pAC:= ab E@ D92C6 E96:C 6IA6CE:D6 2?5 AC@G:56 FA52E6D @?
Lincoln parents raise concerns about culture of bullying

1 month ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

A few parents took to the Nogales Unified School District governing board to speak against an ongoing culture of bullying at Lincoln Elementary School, alleging that officials failed to address group concerns. The allegations ranged from students harassing fellow classmates with racial and homophobic slurs, intimidation inside the kindergarten restrooms, and students breaking a classmate's medical device. kAm“pD A2C6?ED[ H6 92G6 76=E E92E @FC 4@?46C?D :? C682C5D E@ @FC 49:=5C6? 92G6 366?
Javier Pintado helps people build healthy, happy lifestyles

2 months ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

Javier Pintado found his life’s purpose by chance a few years ago. His mother had landed in the hospital with a medical condition that affected her spinal cord. For several months, Pintado and his family members took turns caring for her and keeping her company in the hospital. kAmqFE 2D 96 DA6?E 52JD[ H66<D 2?5 >@?E9D 2E 96C 365D:56[ 96 3642>6 >@C6 @3D6CG2?E @7 9:D DFCC@F?5:?8D] u@C 6I2>A=6[ 2? 6=56C=J H@>2? H9@ H2D 365C:556? 36D:56 9:D >@E96C H2D DECF88=:?8 H:E9 56AC6DD:@?
With mural, Janet Canales shows appreciation for alma mater

2 months ago | nogalesinternational.com | Genesis Lara

Inside the cafeteria at A.J. Mitchell Elementary, a mural of the school mascot captivates visitors walking in: The eagle boasts fierce, yellow-brown eyes, and extends its wingspan several feet across the far back wall of the room. The artist behind the mural? Janet Canales Camacho, a 31-year-old mother of three boys. kAmu@C 23@FE E9C66 H66<D :? =2E6 }@G6>36C a_ac[ r2?2=6D AFE 96C 2CE:DE:4 D<:==D E@ E96 E6DE – 565:42E:?8 FA E@ `e 9@FCD A6C H66< E@ H@C< @?