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COLLEGE OFAGRICULTURAL, CONSUMERAND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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Leaderline AprilMayJune

2019A Quarterly Newsletter to Volunteer Leaders Providing 4-H News in New Mexico

Highlights4-H Dog School

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Championships

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Clovers for Kids

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Youth Get-Away

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Judging helps youth improve their skillsBy Stephen BeckExtension Department HeadNew Mexico 4-H Youth Development

To Make the Best Better” is the 4 H motto. How do we know what is best? How can we learn to make it better unless we learn standards and develop the ability to make sound decisions? Good judgment is based on proper information and the ability to make wise decisions. As spring approaches, so will 4-H judging practices. Judging is a valuable teaching technique. It teaches subject matter, stimulates interest in a project and competition can motivate youth to improve their skills.

Judging contests teach youth to:1. make sound observations2. develop their reasoning ability 3. make sound decisions 4. improve their own work5. work as part of a team6. communicate effectively to defend

their decisions

Regardless of what your 4-H members judge, these contests will enrich their lives by providing them life skills to prepare them for their futures. Wishing you and your team, the best of luck!Steve

A Farmfluencer? What’s that?From National 4-H Council

Have you ever wondered who’s behind the food you eat? Or how it gets to your plate? Farming is in a constant state of change. It’s rapidly evolving, with innovation and technologies. With a rising population, agriculture faces new challenges such as helping solve the problem of hunger and increas-

ing farm productivity. But with new challenges come endless opportuni-ties to reinvent the industry.

(See ‘Farmfluencer’ on page 8)

BE BOLD. Shape the Future.College of Agricultural, Consumerand Environmental SciencesCooperative Extension Service

If you are an individual with a disability and need an auxiliary aid or service please enter your required accommodations on Form 300.A-3 and notify your County Extension Office.

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The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community development in New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and extension programs. New Mexico 4-H is happy to send you this educational material. These services are financed jointly by the county, state, and federal governments. The Cooperative Extension Service is represented in every county in the state by a staff of local agents in agriculture and resource development, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development work.

Leaderline is a quarterly newsletter for New Mexico volunteer leaders providing 4-H news of statewide interest. Tax dollars support distribution of Leaderline to enrolled New Mexico 4-H leaders through the following issues: January/February/March (1st issue); April/May/June (2nd issue); July/August/September (3rd issue); and October/November/December (4th issue).

Subscriptions:For subscription information, address changes, or article submissions, write to us at: State 4-H Office, MSC 3AE, New Mexico State University, P.O. Box 30003, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003.

Website, Facebook and Twitter:nm4h.nmsu.edufacebook.com/NMSU4Htwitter.com/nmsu_nm4h

Editor:Cheryl ButterfieldState 4-H Agent

Contributors: Steve Beck, Cursten Blanton,Cheryl Butterfield, Trey Christensen, Bailey Grady, Linda Herrera, Katelynn Kenyon, Alexis Meador, National 4-H Council, Nadya Neparko,Craig Painter, Mindy Turner, and Amy Zemler

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Officer applicationsare due June 1By Cheryl ButterfieldState 4-H Agent

State 4-H Officer information is available on the State 4-H Website for Senior 4-H members interested in running for an officer position. Serving State 4-H Officers have opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills, participate in team building workshops, attend a team trip, and gain experience in event planning. Applications are posted online. For further information about the position, time commitment, and what it involves, contact the State 4-H Office at 575-646-1156. Applications are due in the State 4-H Office by June 1.

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Summer is almost hereBy Cheryl ButterfieldState 4-H Agent

We are halfway through the 4-H year and summer time is just around the corner. 4-H can take on a whole new focus for many families as there is more time for projects and 4-H activities whether is it Horse School, livestock school, robotics project meetings, baking days, sewing days, club pool parties, district contests, State 4-H Conference and fairs. Remember in this busy time to be intentional about the four key concepts of Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity that make 4-H the positive youth development organization that it is. Have a great summer and thank you for all that you do!

Save the DateWhat: New Mexico 4-H Adult ForumWhen: November 9, 2019Where: Alamogordo, NM

2019 NM State 4-H Dog SchoolBy Linda Herrera4-H Dog School Committee

The 2019 NM State 4-H Dog School and Show event is scheduled for June 7-9, 2019, at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Albuquerque, NM. Contact your county 4-H extension office to register online. No paper registrations are accepted. The entry deadline is Friday, May 3, 2019. Present a copy of the dog’s vaccina-tion records at the time of registration. For more information, contact Linda Herrera at 505-264-5412 or nm4hdogschool@gmail.com.

4-H Science4-H science programs are available through local clubs, schools and grant-funded programs. Focus areas for 4-H science programs include robotics, rocketry, environmental science, agri-science, biotechnology and veterinary science.

“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will comand the attention of the world.”– George Washington Carver #InspireKidstoDo

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Horse and Livestock Events4-H Horse ShowsBy Craig PainterState 4-H Agent

The 2019 NM Sanctioned 4-H Horse Shows are as follows:Bernalillo County - April 13, 2019Doña Ana County - June 29, 2019Taos County - July 13, 2019Quay County - July 19-20, 2019State Fair - TBA

End-of-year awards will be awarded at the New Mexico State Fair. This will be a saddle series. Rules are located on the State 4-H website: http://nm4h.nmsu.edu click on “Horse and Livestock Events.” The State Fair 4-H Horse Show will remain open to all members enrolled in the horse project and do not have to qualify to participate.

2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity and 3-Year-Old Versatility Nominations 4-H’ers with advanced skills in horsemanship are eligible to nominate a two-year-old horse for the Western Pleasure Futurity and Showmanship Classic held each year during the State Fair 4-H Horse Show. Nominations are due in the State 4-H Office by May 1 of the current year. Horses eligible for the two-year-old Western Pleasure Futurity must be totally green, that is, having never received any riding by ANYONE other than the 4-H’er who nominates the horse to the Futurity. During the State 4-H Fair Horse Show, the horses will participate in three go-rounds of Western Pleasure. The horses properly nom-

inated as two-year-olds to the Futurity are eligible the following year to enter the three-year-old Versatility Class. Advice and counsel on training techniques may come from outside sources, however, the 4-H member must do all the riding and work on the Versatility Horse. The Versatility Class is held during the State Fair 4-H Horse Show. Nominations for the Versatility Class are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1 of the current year. Nomination forms and complete rules are available on the 4-H website under “Horse and Livestock Events.” There is a $20.00 nomination fee.

4-H Horse SchoolThe 2019 State 4-H Horse School will be held Monday, June 3rd, through Thursday, June 6th, at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. We have a fabulous group of talented, knowledgeable and commit-ted instructors over multiple disciplines to provide students with a quality education on horses and horsemanship. The school cost is $250.00 for the entire week, which includes meals, a stall, riding instruction twice a day, and a variety of workshops.

Horse Certificates Horse Certificates need to be done every year or renewed every year with approval of the County Agent. The horse certificate is a form similar to a registration form. You can find it on the 4-H website under “Forms and Publications.” They are due on May 1 to the County Extension Office (not the State 4-H Office).

(see ‘Certificates’ on page 5)

“Estimates show that 65% of today’s students entering grade school this year will be employed in jobs that don’t exist yet, and 60% of new jobs created this century will require skills in STEM-related fields,” CEO Jennifer Sirangelo told Axios https://bit.ly/2SneOYF.

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NM 4-H Regional Livestock Schools We will again offer two 4-H regional livestock schools in different parts of the state. One is planned for Portales at the County Fairgrounds and the other in Albuquerque at the State Fairgrounds. Dates are June 7-8 for Albuquerque, and June 14-15 for Portales. For more information contact your County Extension office.

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Horses get sold, traded, and/or leased and this is the purpose to do them each year. This is a unique aspect to the project. Horse Certificates are required for any sanctioned 4-H horse show. The only way that the agent can verify that the horse being used is the project horse, is for a 4-H member to document that they are the exhibitor, lessee, or owner of that particular horse. Some counties also require those 4-H members in the rodeo project to submit horse certifi-cates. It is strongly recommended that 4-H members submit a horse certificate for any horse that they may use as their project for the year.

Kids, Kows and More spring datesSeveral Kids & Kows & More Programs are scheduled for this spring. For more information, contact your County Extension Office.

Scheduled dates:Chaves County - April 8-9Roosevelt County - May 8Guadalupe County - May 15Valencia County - May 16-17

2019 “Guide for Livestock Exhibitors”The requirements for showing Junior Livestock in New Mexico can be found on the New Mexico 4-H Website aces.nmsu.edu/4h or the New Mexico Livestock Board website nmlbonline.com. All “show season” inspections must be done by July 15, 2019.

4-H RodeoFor more information about the 4-H rodeo program, go to our website at: nm4h.nmsu.edu. Click on the “Rodeo” link on the left side of the page.

Sanctioned state rodeos scheduled:• Sierra County – May 18-19, 2019 • Doña Ana county – June 1-2, 2019• San Juan County – June 15-16, 2019• Quay County – July 26 & 27, 2018• Santa Fe County – August 10-11, 2019• State Finals, Albuquerque, NM – September 20-22, 2019

2019 State 4-H Shooting SportsState ChampionshipsThe State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships is scheduled for May 2-5, 2019, at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. This event is our state qualifying event for senior age 4-H members to go to the National Contest in Nebraska in 2019. Registration is $50.00 per participant. All registration is handled through the County Extension Office. This year we will offer an athletic type T-Shirts at a cost of $15.00 and must be purchased when registering. (XXX Large will be $18.00.) Check-in will be on Thursday, May 2nd from 4:00-6:00 pm only! An orientation meeting will begin at 6:00 pm in the Coors Building.

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JOANN “Clovers for Kids” Fundraiser CampaignFrom March 1 – April 30, 2019, JOANN stores nationwide will ask their custom-ers to donate toward the 4-H program. Both $1 and $4 donations are available. Purchase of $4 donation comes with a $4 off future purchase coupon.

All the funds go back to the 4-H program. 70% goes to the state the money was raised. This money is unrestricted, so it can be used on anything. We suggest the funds be used on things that support JOANN typed projects or activities.

JOANN appreciates promoting the campaign through social media using the hashtag #JOANNhearts4H and through county/state newsletters. Communicate with the counties and leaders what the funds raised will go toward. If your leaders and counties have questions about the partnership, 4-H Council is happy to speak with them about it. Local JOANN stores greatly appreciate thank you cards following the campaign.

4-H fabric is on sale in 500 JOANN stores nationwide. If your local store does not carry the fabric, it is available via JOANN’s website or shop4-H.org. A very small portion of the proceeds from the purchase of the fabric benefits the 4-H program. A list of stores receiving the fabric has been shared at the state level. Look for national promotion of the fabric to coincide with the Clovers for Kids campaign.

JOANN offers a 15% off rewards coupon to 4-H staff, leaders, members, and families. Details about the program can be found at https://www.joann.com/4-h/ The rewards card is done through an app on your smart phone and does not require participants to reregis-ter each year. A small portion (2.5-5%) of qualified purchases go back to the 4-H program.

JOANN is a proud sponsor of the NAE4-HA Conference and supports the National 4-H Conference in Atlanta as well.Questions about the partnership or looking for promotional tools, visit https://4-h.org/getinvolved/supporters/joann-fabric-craft-stores or email shutches@fourhcouncil.edu.

Wonderful World of 4-HBy Amy ZemlerState 4-H Activities Specialist

Youth Get-Away (YGA) 2019, held at Glorieta Adventure Camp, is just around the corner. Mark your calendar for April 26-28, 2019.The theme this year is Wonderful World of 4-H. During this event, participants have an oppor-tunity to learn about a variety of projects, contests and leadership, as well as participate in community service projects. Workshop topics this year are cake decorating, origami, Welcome to NM 4-H, tropical fish, photography, archery, and citizenship. The themes for the dances are Royal Night and World of Color. Watch for workshop descriptions/activities, dance themes and further information on Facebook, Twitter and the 4-H Website. This YGA event is hosted by the State 4-H Officers.

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2018 essay winners for 2019 eventsThe following 2018 4-H essay winners have been recognized on Facebook, and their essays are already online, but a section of each essay didn’t make it into the last Leaderline newsletter. Each of these winners are attending SLR, YGA and State 4-H Conference 2019 events. So here they are:

My 4-H StoryBy Trey ChristensenCountry Rebels 4-H ClubSan Juan CountyNovice Essay Winner

“Ever since I started 4-H, the Archery Project has been my favorite. I really enjoyed this project because all of my friends and my little brother did it with me. We practiced every Saturday morning starting in January. We always had fun trying to get the best score. My coach, Paul Olguin, was always very patient with me and helped me improve. He was a great example to me of how to be more patient with others.” To read the rest of Trey’s essay, go to https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/documents/my-4-h-story_trey-christensen_san-juan_novice-essay-winner-2018_accessible.pdf.

Making the Best BetterBy Nadya NeparkoDesert Clover 4-H ClubDoña Ana CountyJunior Essay Winner

“My role as Club Reporter and my 4-H Leadership Project and activities have offered lots of opportunities to grow as a person and gain leadership skills. As part of my club’s executive team, I attended my club’s Executive Meetings and took notes as we went over Club Business and organized the agenda for the monthly Club Meetings. I also attended the Fundraising Committee Meeting and discussed the best way to raise money for our club with other committee members and the committee leaders and then I helped organize the raffle tickets once the club voted on our fundraising approach. Being my club’s Reporter has been a fun experience that has taught me helpful skills, like taking notes and listening carefully, that I can use in life and not just in my club!” To read the rest of Nadya’s essay, go to https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/documents/making-the-best-better_nadya-neparko_dona-ana_junior-essay-winner-2018_accessible.pdf.

(See ‘Essay Winners’ on page 8)

2020 CWF By Amy ZemlerState 4-H Activities Specialist

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a leadership program for high school youth from across the country. Every summer thousands of young people stay at the National 4-H Center, near Washington, D.C., to participate in this week-long program. CWF provides opportunities for youth to broaden appreciation and practice respect for themselves and others in their world; increase individual commitment to citizen involvement; and understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. Time is provided for 4-H members to report accomplishments in 4-H to their representatives in the Washington, D.C., area as well as participate in sightseeing trips. Registration is due October 15, 2019. Contact your County Extension Office at http://aces.nmsu.edu/county for more information about CWF.

Scholarship ApplicationsScholarhip applications for Dog School, Officer Positions and State 4-H Conference are all due to the State 4-H Office on April 15, 2019For more information go to aces.nmsu.edu/4h/scholar-ships.

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Essay Winners(continued from page 7)

My 4-H StoryBy Alexis MeadorCountry Rebels 4-H ClubSan Juan CountySenior Essay Winner

“Every year our club does a variety of community service projects. One of my favorite ones that we do every year is making fleece blankets for the hospital. Everyone brings fleece to one of the club meetings and during the meeting, we tie them. The follow-ing Saturday we all meet at the hospital and we hand out the blankets in the children’s ward. Sometimes we hand out books and second-hand toys, but we always have blankets no matter what. A lot of times we don’t get to hand out the blankets personally, but the one time we did it was great to see the kids so happy. There are so many opportunities to serve in 4-H as well as other opportunities you never thought that you would have.” To read the rest of Alexis’s essay, go to https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/documents/my-4-h-story_alexis-meador_san-juan_senior-essay-winner-2018_accessible.pdf.

Farmfluencer(continued from page 1)

Introducing Farmfluencer, a global video contest. By making a two-minute video about where the future of farming is going, you’ll get to share your point of view with the world, enter for a chance to win $5,000, and become an official global Farmfluencer. Want to know more about the contest, rules and guidelines, important dates, and our sponsors? To learn more go to https://bit.ly/2IL6XVk. Our mission is to understand the impact farming has on our nation’s and our world’s food supplies and the changes and challenges farmers face today; and to explore the innova-tions, careers, and variety of farming systems the industry has to offer. But to do that, we need your help.

The Choice is YoursNew Mexico 4-H Healthy Living SummitApril 26-28, 2019

By Mindy TurnerExtension 4-H Youth Development Specialist

New Mexico 4-H is looking for high school aged youth, in grades 8-12 with an interest in the Healthy Living programs who want to grow their leadership skills, learn more about the Healthy Living area and return to their county with new ideas to put into action and serve as ambassadors for 4-H Healthy Living. We encourage at least one adult mentor per county team, but this is not required. Each team will be developing an action plan for healthy living programs in their area. Youth do not have to be enrolled in 4-H, but must register for this event through the County Extension Office in their county. Registration Deadline: April 12, 2019.

A TRUE LEADER GIVES BACK TO MOVE THEIR COMMUNITY FORWARD.

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Meet the 2018-2019 Leadership TeamThe New Mexico State 4-H Officers are elected during the State 4-H Conference in July each year. Once they have been elected, they begin planning many activities for their fellow 4-H members. As members of the state officer team they will plan and conduct Youth Get-Away, State Conference and provide county and multi-county leadership workshops. They will also contact public officials on 4-H-related matters and help at the New Mexico State Fair. Here are the last three members of the 2018-2019 State 4-H Leadership Team.

Bailey GradyRoosevelt CountyState 4-H Reporter

“My fellow members have been my support, my competitors, and my family.”4-H has been a part of me for almost half of my life. I started out when I was 10 years old, and since then my love for the program has only grown. My fellow members have been my support, my competitors, and my family. They are the reason I have stayed all these years and also the inspiration for me to be on the leadership team.

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Katelynn KenyonDe Baca CountyState 4-H Parliamentarian

After attending my first State Conference I knew 4-H was the place for me. Through 4-H I was able to find myself, my skills, and my passion. Enrolling in the program was enrolling in the life I wanted to fulfill. I built forever friendships, networking skills, and was able to find endless opportunities. I was privileged to serve as a 2016 State Diplomat, and now my dream of being a State Officer is fulfilled as the 2018 – 2019 State Parliamentarian. I can’t image a better way to end my 4-H career than giving back to the organization that has brought me so many skills, opportunities, and adventure. I am truly blessed to have been in the program and be involved in so many projects. From speech and cake decorating to shooting sports and community service, I can say without a doubt, 4-H has been the most enjoyable

(See ‘Katelyn’ on page 10)

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Cursten BlantonGrant CountyState 4-H Song and Recreation Leader

My name is Cursten Blanton. I am your State 4-H 2018-2019 Song & Recreation Leader from Grant County. I have been in 4-H for as long as I can remember. 4-H is a major aspect of my life and will always be the organization that helped me become the person I am today. 4-H has really helped me in being able to expand my horizons and become a better person.Through 4-H I have been able to do a little bit of everything from scrapbooking and baking to show animals and breeding animals. I have been able to help not only my county in 4-H but also others across the state. It seems like I started my 4-H experience not long ago but as I start college in the fall I am beyond blessed with being able to have a 4-H experience and be able to be in such an amazing organization. Through 4-H I have met so many amazing people who have made the way through life just a little easier. To all the kids who want to do this one day take a chance and take a leap towards something bigger than your county you won’t regret it. 4-H is about how we grow and develop over years and I am proud to wear a green jacket this year for my organization.

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Katelynn(continued from page 9)

activities of all my high school years and greatly contributed to my involvement in FFA, BPA, NHS, and my community. I hope everyone can find a passion for 4-H like I have and continue to develop their skills through 4-H, after all today’s 4-H’ers are tomorrow’s leaders. In closing, to every 4-H’er out there, you are uniquely wonderfully perfectly imperfectly you, no one is you, and that is your super power. You will go on to do great things for your club, your community, your country, and your world.

THANK YOU4-H VOLUNTEERSNational Volunteer WeekApril 7-13, 2019

By Cheryl ButterfieldState 4-H Agent

In 1974 a Presidential Proclamation set up the National Volunteer Week to showcase the different opportunities for those interested in volunteering. But this week has also become another occasion to recognize the difference volunteers make in an organization. This week we want to celebrate the wonder-ful volunteers that are a part of 4-H. New Mexico Volunteers number over 3,300 and are key to making the 4-H program the successful positive youth development organization that it is! So THANK YOU 4-H VOLUNTEERS for all that you do. We appreciate you!

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NM State 4-H Calendar of Events 2019Events Dates*Registrations for State 4-H Horse School are due – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472 Apr. TBARaise Your Hand Campaign Apr. 1-May 15TRUE LEADERS IN SERVICE MONTH Apr. 1-30NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK Apr. 7-13Kids, Kows and More (Chaves County) Apr. 8-9*Registration deadline for New Mexico 4-H Healthy Living Summit 2019 Apr. 12Registration deadline for New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp (apply online at https://nmyrm.nmsu.edu)

Apr. 12

Sanctioned 4-H Horse Show (Bernalillo County) Apr. 13Community Service Scholarship Applications for Dog School are due to the State 4-H Office – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Apr. 15

Community Service Scholarship Applications for Officer Positions are due to the State 4-H Office – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Apr. 15

Community Service Scholarship Applications for State 4-H Conference are due to the State 4-H Office – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Apr. 15

Healthy Living Summit (Glorieta Camps) – Mindy Turner, 575-646-1166 Apr. 26-28Youth Get-Away 2019 (Glorieta Camps) – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204 Apr. 26-28National Day of Service Apr. 27JOANN Clovers for Kids Fundraiser Campaign Thru Apr. 30Horse Certificates are due in County offices – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472 May 12-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity and 3-Year-Old Versatility Nominations due in State 4-H Office – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

May 1

*Shooting Sports Championships (NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM) – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

May 2-5

Kids, Kows and More (Roosevelt County) May 8Kids, Kows and More (Guadalupe County) May 15Kids, Kows and More (Valencia County) May 16-17Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (Sierra County) (T or C, NM) May 18-19State 4-H Officer Applications are due in State 4-H Office – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156

Jun. 1

Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (Doña Ana County) (Las Cruces, NM) Jun. 1-2New Mexico State 4-H Horse School (New Mexico State Fairgrounds) – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472

Jun. 3-6

*4-H Regional Livestock School (Albuquerque, New Mexico State Fairgrounds) Jun. 7-8New Mexico State 4-H Dog School and Show 2019 (Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, Albuquerque, NM) – Linda Herrera, 505-264-5412 or nm4hdogschool@gmail.com

Jun. 7-9

New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp (CS Ranch - Cimarron, NM) Jun. 9-14*4-H Regional Livestock School (Portales, County Fairgrounds) Jun. 14-15Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (San Juan County) (Farmington, NM) Jun. 15-16Sanctioned 4-H Horse Show (Doña Ana County) Jun. 29*Contact your County Extension Office for application and registration deadline. ---------------------

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NM State 4-H Calendar of Events 2019Events DatesState 4-H Conference (Las Cruces, NM) – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204 Jul. 8-11Sanctioned 4-H Horse Show (Taos County) Jul. 13Livestock Exhibitors’ Inspections due by – Craig Painter, 575-646-5472 Jul. 15Sanctioned 4-H Horse Show (Quay County) Jul. 19-20Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (Quay County) (Tucumcari, NM) Jul. 26-27New Mexico State 4-H Photo Contest Submissions are due in the State 4-H Office or on Facebook at facebook.com/NMSU4H - Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

Aug. 1

Sanctioned State 4-H Rodeo (Santa Fe County) (Santa Fe, NM) Aug. 10-11New Mexico 4-H Rodeo State Finals (Albuquerque, NM) Sep. 20-22NATIONAL 4-H WEEK Oct. 6-12Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) registration and first payment are due – Amy Zemler, 575-646-5204

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New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training (Farmington, NM) Oct. 25-27New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum (Alamogordo NM) – Cheryl Butterfield, 575-646-1156 Nov. 9*Contact your County Extension Office for application and registration deadline. ---------------------

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