Albuquerque teen honored by First Lady as ‘Girls Leading Change’ honoree

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque girl has taken her love of the South Valley to the international stage and was recognized for her efforts by none other than the President of the United States and First Lady themselves.


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Cheyenne Anderson is a 17-year-old KRQE News 13 has told you about before . She is the creator of the book South Valley, showcasing the beauty and the poetry of the area. And her story has garnered the attention of none other than the First Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden. “I wasn’t really expecting it but this will probably be something that I will forever be grateful for this experience. But yeah, there were 700 girls and only ten were chosen,” said Anderson.

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