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New Mexico teen becomes first girl in her county to earn the rank of Eagle Scout
Gabrielle Montoya earned over 40 merit badges and completed a major project converting tires into dog beds at the animal shelter, exemplifying leadership and service.
- Gabrielle Montoya, a 17-year-old from Valencia County, became the first female Eagle Scout after completing her major community service project.
- Her accomplishment came after the organization restructured in 2019 to include female members, allowing her to become a founding participant of Troop 831 at age 11.
- Montoya earned over 40 merit badges covering a wide range of skills, including emergency care and space science, and led a group of about 24 volunteers to repurpose old tires into dog beds for the local animal shelter.
- She expressed excitement about breaking new ground and becoming a trailblazer, encouraging other girls to boldly pursue the Eagle Scout rank without hesitation.
- Montoya’s accomplishment demonstrates new opportunities for girls in scouting, reflecting the organization’s inclusive change and inspiring future female scouts.
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Teen, 17, Becomes 1st Woman to Reach Eagle Scout Status in New Mexico County — Here's Her Advice for Other Girls
“This is super cool to be able to pave a path and make history,” Gabrielle Montoya said of her achievementKOAT/YouTube Gabrielle Montoya takes the Eagle Scout oathNEED TO KNOWNew Mexico resident Gabrielle Montoya, 17, became the first woman to reach Eagle Scout status in Valencia County“This is super cool to be able to pave a path and make history,” she said of the achievementMontoya shared her advice for other girls hoping to follow in her foot…
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