4-H Hall of Fame
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Mary Baca Olguin
Nominated by: Rey Torres - Taos Co.
Inducted in: 2008
Robert & Frances Barley
Nominated by: Steve Barley
Inducted in: 2003
Verneda Bayless
Nominated by: Sandoval County
Inducted in: 2002
Verneda Bayless' love of 4-H began in childhood when she was a 4-H member and youth leader. As an adult, she was a 4-H trailblazer - she was instrumental in bringing 4-H to pueblo children in New Mexico. She trained adult and youth leaders in public speaking and leadership techniques. She considers her major career accomplishment the great success she had in motivating Native Americans to be independent thinkers.
Joy Best
Nominated by: Floyd McAlister Inducted in: 2005
Joy Best of Elida has been active in 4-H her whole life. She won a trip to National 4-H Congress as a state record book winner for Fashion Revue in 1950 and continued to excel in 4-H from then on. Joy was a leader in the Floyd 4-H Club for 10 years, helping members polish their skills. She served as Extension home economist in Roosevelt County for 20 years. She was a member of the New Mexico Association of 4-H Agents, president of the New Mexico Home Economics Association and member of the National Association of Extension Home Economists. Joy held record book workshops that helped many members earn trips to the National 4-H Congress. She initiated the Beef Ambassador Competition in New Mexico and served as state chairman for 10 years. She helped line up sponsorship for the state 4-H Consumer Decision Making competition. Joy received the Distinguished Service Award from the College of Agriculture and Home Economics in 1987.
Frances Blackburn
Nominated by: Curry County
Inducted in: 2002
A 4-H member for two years and a club leader for 39, Frances Blackburn has taken many Curry County 4-H'ers under her wing. She served as a fair superintendent for youth for 20 years and remains involved in the county fair and in Extension Homemakers Club.""
Nancy & C.J. Blackburn
Nominated by: The Dictson's
Inducted in: 2006
"C.J. and Nancy Blackburn of Curry County. C.J. and Nancy Blackburn served as leaders for the Grady 4-H Club in Curry County for 16 years. They encouraged youth to be active in 4-H contests and activities and as a result, youth in the Grady Club won numerous awards at the County, District, State and National levels. They gave unselfishly of their time, providing cattle for judging contests, assisting with record books or simply taking photos. Serving as both transportation and chaperones, the Blackburns were always the first to arrive and the last to leave any county event. The three Blackburn children were successful in 4-H, but so were countless other youngsters with the encouragement and support of C.J. and Nancy Blackburn. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn.
Anita Blanton
Inducted in: 2006
"Anita Blanton of Bernalillo County Anita Blanton, Professor Emeritus from Bernalillo County, served as their 4-H Agent for 15 years; then served as County Director until 2002, when she retired. She was best known for encouraging the 4-Hers, Leaders, and the Parents to become involved in Leadership & Volunteerism, to do their best, and to apply for college scholarships. Ms. Blanton was instrumental in the development of the State Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Retreat and the Home Ec Bowl. Previous honors she has received include Honorary 4-H Member, Distinguished Service Awards from both the National 4-H Agents Association & Home Economics Association and the College of Agriculture & Home Economics Distinguished Extension Award. She hopes that she is remembered for "her enthusiasm, a positive attitude and the involvement of everyone in the 4-H Program." Thank you, Mrs. Blanton
Martha Bond
Nominated by: Pete Gnatkowski
Inducted in: 2005
Growing up in 4-H, Martha was more than familiar with the program when she signed on as a Lincoln County 4-H project leader 17 years ago. It wasn’t long until she became organizational leader of the Mal Pais Colts 4-H Club, which after 13 years is one of the largest in the county. Members of this club have been selected as county council officers, 4-H diplomats and ambassadors, state officers in 4-H and FFA, and delegates to National 4-H Congress. She is a leader for many home economics and creative arts projects in the county, member of the county 4-H advisory committee and frequent judge and a superintendent at the county fair. For 18 years, Martha has taught home economics, kindergarten and special education in the public schools. She teaches Sunday school and works on the family ranch north of Carrizozo.
Joan Brock
Nominated by: Sharon Redman - Rio Arriba County
Inducted in: 2003
Dorman Brookey
Nominated by: State 4-H Office
Inducted in: 2002
Dorman Brookey led the state 4-H office from 1956 to 1980, during a time when 4-H was expanding its offerings with projects such as photography, dog obedience and bicycle safety to appeal to the state's growing urban population. His belief that 4-H could help inner-city youth just as well as those from the farm attracted new families to the organization. During his tenure, 4-H participation increased almost tenfold, and the number of adult leaders grew from 900 to more than 3,200.
D.K. Brown
Nominated by: Shelly Oleson - Bernalillo County
Inducted in: 2004
Lloyd and Valdia Buchwald
Nominated by: Santa Fe County Extension Office Inducted in: 2004
Glenn Bartelt
Glenn Bartelt of Dona Ana County
Inducted in: 2007
Glenn Bartelt began his career as a 4-H agent in Wisconsin before coming to New Mexico to serve as the 4-H Program leader in 1978. Since his retirement in 1986, Mr. Bartelt has remained an avid supporter of New Mexico 4-H volunteering his time to serve on committees, assist with contests and solicit donations. Currently, Mr. Bartelt sits on the Board of Trustees for the New Mexico 4-H Foundation raising money to support statewide events and the State 4-H Leadership Team. He is credited with several firsts in New Mexico 4-H. For instance, he developed the first 4-H Adult Leaders’ Forum in the state, but most notably, he was the very first Chris Clover for New Mexico Extension. Thank you for all you do and Congratulations, Mr. Bartelt.