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Kayla Young
Kayla Young grew up in Greeley and has worked in journalism for 15 years. She is a recent corps member for Report for America, where she has covered immigration and the Latino community in English and Spanish for WFAE News (NPR) and La Noticia in Charlotte, N.C. She has also reported in Latin America, the Caribbean and the U.S., covering a wide range of topics from agriculture and climate change to human rights and equity. For six years, she called Grand Cayman home and dedicated herself to community and investigative journalism. Now she resides in her hometown and continues to write local and international stories.
Selected works by the author:
Homegrown Bites
Locally sourced dining doesn’t get closer to the plate than a seat at the farm
Soul Over Stark
Trending home designs swap cool tones for warmth and character
Oils From the Earth
Aromatherapy offers therapeutic benefits for anxiety, congestion and more
Dirty Drinks
Customizable sodas are a hot take on a cool classic
Finding Your Colors
Color analysis can help you feel more confident in your clothing and makeup choices
Brewed to the Bone
Bone broth is a healthy potion for the gut, skin, joints and more
New Year, New Skills
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to mean a total life overhaul. They can also be a way to explore your creative side, discover passions and develop skills—just for the fun of it.
Sharing the Light
Coloradans of different backgrounds honor customs and traditions that illuminate the holiday season









