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Home Ec School

What:New Mexico 4-H Home Economics Schools
When:March 16-18, 2012
Where:Valencia High School, Los Lunas
Who:Any 4-H Member with an interest in Home Economics
Fees:$65 per youth participant to cover meals and workship supplies. $35 per adult chaperone to cover meal costs.
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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. This year's theme is "1912 - 2012, 100 years of Excellence!" During the event youth have the opportunity to attend workshops on attitude, trust, personality, snap judgement, working with younger youth, maketing 4-H, service learning and National 4-H Congress. In the evening the delegates get to cut the rug by showing all of their dance skills. 2012 Senior Leadership Retreat is going to be held January 28-29 at the Marriott in Albuquerque. We look forward to seeing you there! Further information on the activites will be posted when available.

For more information on cost and registration deadlines check with your local County Extension Office.

Registration is online using the 4HOnline Registration system. Members who are attending will need to be entered into the county registration system before registering for this event. Instructions for how to register can be found in the online system when you log in. If you have technical questions on the registration process contact Kim Hand or Elia Galindo at (575) 646-3026.

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Youth Get-Away

Youth Get-Away is an event for Novice and Junior members held 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 also participate in sessions, hands-on activities, and attend dances. Senior members have an opportunity to attend this event by serving as camp counselors. Juniors can apply to serve as CIT (Counselor in Training). 2012 Youth Get-Away will be April 20 - 22. The theme for this year's event is "Welcome to the Future, 100 Years of 4-H". 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 Officer Team.

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Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop

WHEN: February 24-26, 2012
WHERE: Tucumcari, NM
Registration is online using the 4HOnline Registration system. Leaders who are attending will need to be entered into the county registration system to be able to register for this event. Instructions for counties on how to register can be found in the online system on the home page. Leaders please contact your county office for information on how to register.

The host hotel is the Best Western Discovery Inn (575) 461-4884 200 East Estrells off of I40. When making a reservation, be sure to tell them it is for the NM 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification for the discounted rate of $55 plus tax. We will be at the convention center which is off of I40 exit 331. The hotel is located off of I40 on exit 332. All of the classroom instruction will be done at the convention center. The ranges are not far from there.

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New Mexico 4-H Shooting Sports Contest

WHEN:May 6-8, 2011
WHERE:NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM

2011 4-H Shooting Sports Results

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Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC)

When: TBA
Where: NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM
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4-H Mouse Pad Design Contest

Click on the following links for information on the 2011 4-H Mouse Pad Design Contest.

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New Mexico State Fair

4-H Youth State Fair

State Fair Horse Show

2012 State Fair 4-H Indoor Exhibits

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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, 2011.

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:

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Photography Contest Flyer and Forms

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Home Economics Lettermen

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Futurity and Versatility

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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
    • 1st Place Public Speaking - Prepared
    • 1st Place Public Speaking - Impromptu
    • High Point Fashion Revue
    • High Point Fashion Magic
    • 1st Place Home Ec Presentation
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National Shooting Sports

For a complete listing of results, go to the following web page: 4-H Shooting Sports National Invitational

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New 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.

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Four-Corners 4-H Dog School

WHEN: April 29, 30 and May 1, 2011

WHERE: Bernalillo Sheriff's Posse Grounds, Albuquerque, NM

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The National 4-H Congress

WHEN: November 25-29, 2011

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

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
  • Night view of Washington

The cost is estimated at $1,500 depending on airline ticket rates. The deadline for first payment of $250 is due October 15, the second payment of $500 is due March 15 with final payment due May 3. The program is open to 4-H members ages 14-19, 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.

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Essay Contest

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