For the most part my goals have been accomplished. Communication with the crew has definitely improved. Also my strength has been growing. Most of our projects involve picking up other people's trash and cleaning up river sites. Cleaning up illegal dump-sites had a major impact not only on people but also on the crew. Some of the challenges are beginning an area of trash. I've noticed that it's hard for us to get started picking up trash. But once we do the day moves faster than Speedy Gonzales. Really looking forward to Gusdorf Park because when we went to check it out it was completely dead. Hopefully we can bring it back to life when we're done.
As the day starts it's hard to start the work. But as people stroll by and say "thank you," or "it looks nice," the inspiration comes along without being asked to. Our arms and legs get too tired to continue the clean up. We ask for a break as Lisa goes on like if there was no tomorrow. 22 legs and arms are being burned to make a difference in the community. As for us, we just keep going, going, although some may yell at us, others will make food for us and thank us. Personally, I think we are not just making a difference, we are showing those who complain about illegal trash that it just takes a few hours and a few days to make the site look like nature again. As our journey continues with planting trees and rebuilding a park we have learned responsibility and taking charge of some of the issues of dump sites. Who are we? We are Crew 12, Taos Crew from Rocky Mountain Youth Corps. And yes, we do make a difference all around the county. -Irma Bernal
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