State and National Events
- State Fair Horse Show
- 2009 State Fair 4-H Indoor Exhibit Results
- Citizenship Washington Focus
- National 4-H Contests
- Futurity and Versatility
- 4-H Essay Contest
- New Mexico State Fair
- The National 4-H Congress
Required Forms
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Youth Combined Liability Forms / Code of Conduct and Media Release form
This combined form is REQUIRED for each and every 4-H event. This is a new form which replaces the former Medical Release, Code of Conduct, and Photo Release forms.
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Adult Combined Liability Forms / Code of Conduct and Media Release Form
This combined form is REQUIRED for each and every 4-H event. This is a new form which replaces the former Medical Release, Code of Conduct, and Photo Release forms.
Home Ec School
| What: | New Mexico 4-H Home Economics Schools |
| When: | March 19-21, 2010 |
| Where: | Valencia High School, Los Lunas |
| Who: | Any 4-H Member with an interest in Home Economics |
| Fees: | TBD. |
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Brochure
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Senior Leadership Retreat
Senior Leadership Retreat is an annual youth leadership event that takes place every January. This is event is a fun packed weekend at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque. During the weekend youth have the opportunity to attend workshops on leadership development, decision making, and team work. Each evening the delegates get to cut the rug by showing all of their dance skills. 2010 Senior Leadership Retreat is going to be held January 15-17 at the Marriott in Albuquerque. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information on cost and registration deadlines check with your local County Extension Office.
Youth Get-Away
Youth Get-Away is an event for Novice and Junior members held the third weekend of April at Inlow Baptist Camp located west of Torreon, NM. Youth will have the opportunity during the weekend to enjoy workshops on leadership and team building in a camp setting. Youth will also participate in sessions, hands-on activities, and attend dances. Senior members also have an opportunity to attend this event by serving as camp counselors. 2010 Youth Get-Away will be April 16-18, 2010. Registration information, counselor applications and deadline information can be picked up at you County Extension Office. The event is hosted by the State 4-H Leadership Team.
2009 New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest
| WHEN: | May 1-3, 2009 |
| WHERE: | NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM |
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Event Synopsis
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Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC)
| When: | June 5-7, 2009 |
| Where: | NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM |
State 4-H Conference
| WHEN: | July 12-16, 2010 |
| WHERE: | Las Cruces, NM |
| REGISTRATION: | Check with your local county office for registration deadline. |
This section has been moved to its own link. Please look on the left side of our our homepage under "State 4-H Conference" or click the following link: State 4-H Conference.
4-H Essay Contest
Click on the following links for information on the 2009 4-H Essay Contest. The deadline for the essay is November 2, 2009.
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New Mexico State Fair
State Fair Horse Show
2009 State Fair 4-H Indoor Exhibit Results
Click on the following links for State Fair Exhibit information and Youth Official applications:
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State 4-H Photography Contest
Contest is open to any 4-H member, ages 9-19. Entrants do not have to be enrolled in the Photography project to enter. Entry deadline: Must be in the State Office on or before August 1, 2009.
Photos will be used to promote New Mexico 4-H. An exhibit will be on display at the New Mexico State Fair.
Film and digital photos are accepted.
You may either print out the blank forms and complete by hand, or click into the form just above each line and type the information into each space. If you type into the forms, print 2 copies. Mail one form to the State 4-H Office and save the other for your records:
Photography Contest Flyer and Forms
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National 4-H Contests
New Mexico representatives in these national contests are determined by team scores at the New Mexico State 4-H Conference. This annual conference is held in July at New Mexico State University.
- Livestock Judging Teams 1st State Team Louisville, Kentucky 2nd State Team Kansas City, MO 3rd State Team - Western Roundup, Denver, CO
- Livestock Skillathon 1st State Team Louisville, KY
- Dairy Judging Team 1st State Team Madison, WI
- Meats Judging Team 1st State Team Kansas City, MO 2nd State Team: Western 4-H Roundup - Denver, CO
- Land Judging 1st State Team Oklahoma City, OK
- Range & Pasture 1st State Team Oklahoma City, OK
- Wool Judging Team 1st State Team Sonora, TX
- Horticulture 1st State Team Location Varies
- National Wildlife Habitat 1st State Team Location Varies
- Shooting Sports - Location Varies 1st State Team Rifle 1st State Team Shotgun 1st State Team Archery 1st State Team Muzzleloading 1st State Team Pistol
- Western 4-H Round Up - Denver, CO 1st State Team Horse Judging 1st State Team Horse Bowl 1st State Team Hippology 1st Individual Horse Public Speaking 1st Individual or Team Horse Demonstration 1st State Team Consumer Decision Making 1st State Team Home Ec Bowl 1st State Team Parliamentary Procedure 3rd Place Livestock Team 2nd Place Meats Team 1st Place Team Home Ec Skillathon
National Shooting Sports
For a complete listing of results, go to the following web page: 4-H Shooting Sports National Invitational
back to topNew Mexico State 4-H Dog School
The New Mexico State 4-H Dog School was designed to help youth and leaders become familiar with the 4- H Dog Project, the different events youth may participate in with their dogs and to promote Responsible Dog Ownership. State 4-H Dog School is two and a half days of workshops and presentations to help develop leadership, selfreliance, sportsmanship, a greater understanding of their dog and citizenship responsibilities by working together to support community dog projects and activities. 4-H members between the ages of 9-19 may attend Dog School, along with leaders, agents and parents. Dogs do not have to be full breeds to participate in 4-H Dog School, but for the safety of the dog and youth, must be older than 6 months, have all vaccinations, not in season or aggressive.
Four-Corners 4-H Dog School
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WHEN: November 27-December 1, 2009 WHERE: Atlanta, GA National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. The conference is open to 4-H members from the United States and its territories. It provides youth (ages 14-19) a quality, educational and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state could provide independently. It is designed to address the needs and issues of youth while helping to develop capable, competent, and caring citizens.
The program is built upon the Cooperative Extension System's belief that young people are significant partners in addressing the issues that face our nation, especially those affecting youth. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them. The program combines plenary sessions, seminars, discussion groups, a nationally broadcast town hall meeting, and a service learning experience.
The young people who attend National 4-H Congress come from all strata of our nation's population representing a variety of economic, social and cultural backgrounds. They hail from farms, small towns, suburbs, and cities. They represent all ethnicities. New Mexico youth are selected by submitting a State Recordbook to be judged. The top 15 books selected earn the youth a trip to 4-H Congress.
The program costs in New Mexico are covered by the New Mexico 4-H Foundation. The Coca-Cola Company, Gold Kist, Tyson's Foods, and Zenecca Ag Chemicals have made major pledges supporting the national event.
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Citizenship Washington Focus 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 weeklong program. CWF is a program which 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 to the following attractions!
- Washington National Cathedral
- FDR Memorial
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Iwo Jima Memorial
- Mount Vernon
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Newseum and Freedom Park
- Korean War Memorial
- Nightview of Washington
The cost is estimated at $1,500 depending on airline ticket rates. The deadline for first payment of $250 is due October 1, the second payment of $500 is due March 15 with final payment due May 3. The program is open to 4-H members ages 15-19, so get a group of friends together and start raising money for this hands-on opportunity to learn and practice skills that promote "Better Citizens Today. Better Leaders Tomorrow." Contact your County Extension Office for registration information.