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1 In San Juan County San Juan County Extension Service 213A South Oliver Dr., Aztec NM Phone: Fax: Web Site: sanjuanextension.nmsu.edu March 2019 Your source for all things 4-H Inside This Issue: 4-H Agent s Corner 4-H Club Member/Leader Notes 4-H Council Meeting State 4-H Opportunities 4-H Special Project Groups Hoofbeat Gang / Dog Project Hop Along Rabbit Needlework / Scrapbooking 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H Livestock / Horse News County Fair Board March / April Calendars Planning Ahead Schedule March is finally here! It s been great to have abundant moisture in the form of snow, but I m ready for warmer temperatures and rain as we move into spring. This month we are gearing up for 4-H Day Camp on March 19th. The $5 fee & registration are due March 11th. Members are to bring a new white t-shirt for an activity as well as school supplies for our community service project that will benefit youth in the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. See more details within the newsletter. The annual 4-H County Carnival and CWF Dance w ill be March 23rd a week later than usual. Clubs are asked to RSVP by March 8th to the Extension Office. We look forward to lots of games and great food! If you re interested in signing up for participating in this years County 4-H Contests, complete the enclosed registration form and return it to the Extension Office by April 1. We ll be setting practice schedules after the registration deadline. Youth Get-Away registration is now open and w ill continue through the March 20th county deadline. Forms are available at the Extension Office and on our county website for interested novice and junior members. Seniors may apply for counselor or CIT positions due March 15 in the Extension Office. IMPORTANT Dates & Deadlines San Juan County 4-H Contest Pre-Registration Forms Due April Guide Describing Contests Is Available at Extension Office 4-H Enrollment Deadline: -April 15 All Member Enrollments Are Due In The Extension Office by 5pm May 1 Last Day To Add or Drop 4-H Projects Mandatory Steer/Heifer Tag-In Saturday, April 6, McGee Park On-Line Entries & Payment Due Day of Tag-In Market Turkey On-Line Entries Due April 15 Go to Website at: Horse Certificates Due in Ext. Office May 1 (Contact Extension Office with Updates and/or New Horse Certificates) Questions?? -Call New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity /affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the US Department of Agriculture cooperating.

2 4-H Member and Leader News and Notes Catch the 4-H Wave at San Juan County 4-H Day Camp Tuesday, March 19th 8:00 am 4:30pm McGee Park Multi-Purpose Building $5.00 Registration Fee Pre-Registration Due: March 11 Call to Sign Up NOW!! Lunch Provided With Registration Registration & Ice Breaker Activities 8-8:30am CloverBuds - Morning Workshop Track Paper Plate Snails, Beaded Snakes, Rainbow Jelly Fish, Shark Hand Puppets, Ocean Water and a Luau Snack Novice / Juniors/ Seniors -Morning Workshops 8:45am to 11:45 am Welcome to NM 4-H It s T-Shirt Time - Bring a new white cotton t-shirt to create your own unique design using Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol 4-H Food Challenge Learn about this State 4-H contest by working in teams to use three secret ingredients to create a snack presented to judges. County Contest Round Robin Try your hand at a variety of 4-H contests opportunities before deciding which contests to compete in this year. Dining Etiquette 101 Don t Slurp the Spaghetti Practice basic table manners and etiquette and polish up on 4-H manners everyone should know Afternoon Workshops All Participants 1:00-4:00pm Community Service Big Brothers, Big Sisters Prog. Bring school supplies (glue, pens, paper, folders, etc.) as donations and make special gifts for other youth NM Cultural Projects Create your own Corn Husk Doll from this 4-H project series. 4-H Dog Project Basics Watch the dog project leader and members walk their dogs through rally, agility and obedience stations. Get Moving With Dance and Recreation 4-H officers will teach line dances & fun luau games Citizenship Washington Focus Summer 2020 Next CWF Meeting Tuesday, 5:30pm McGee Park Multi-Purpose Building Fundraisers Boon Supply Company Now through March 25th go to and choose San Juan County 4-H CWF as your fundraiser group. 40% of your on-line purchases go directly to CWF and your order is sent right to your door! Texas based Fredericksburg Farms salsas, jams & preserves, sauces, rubs, dip mixes, candles, lotions and MUCH MORE! Customers may make on-line or catalog purchases which generate a 40% profit to our CWF group! Order from a CWF member or use Seller ID# to benefit all CWF members. Call the Extension Or Contact a CWF Member to learn more about supporting them in their efforts to raise $2000+ per member by June 2020 for their trip to the National 4-H Center and the Washington, DC area. The State 4-H Leaderline A quarterly newsletter for 4-H volunteer leaders to provide you with the latest 4-H news in New Mexico January / February / March 2019 issue is now available online at 2

3 4-H Club Member & Leader Notes San Juan County 4-H Council Corner Join Us for the Next Meeting: April 23, :00pm (Note Change of Time) McGee Park Multi-Purpose Bldg. Will vote on proposed 4-H Council by-law changes presented at the January 4-H Council meeting. Obtain a copy for review from the Extension Office or your club leader H Activity Calendar Now Available! SAN JUAN COUNTY 4-H FACEBOOK PAGE Like Us At State 4-H Opportunities NM 4-H Youth Development Facebook Page Please check out their facebook page for updates and information on events, workshops, and so much more. facebook.com/nmsu4h 2,125 Likes Community Service Scholarship Criteria Available to any novice, junior or senior 4-H member, serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, Diplomat or as a participant in a 4-H Activity. Must submit a New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship application form which is available at the Extension Office or on the State 4-H website. Applications must be submitted two months before an event registration deadline. EVENT Scholarship DEADLINE State 4-H Horse School March 1, 2019 State 4-H Conference April 15, 2019 State Officer Position ( ) April 15, 2019 State 4-H Dog School April 15, H Quilting Workday Monday, March 25 3:00-5:30pm SJC Fire Training Center, Aztec (Across From Extension Office) Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Quilters ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Must have completed Sewing I and II or have mastered basic sewing skills Call With Questions or to discuss project requirements and patterns Youth Get Away Wonderful World of 4-H April 26-28, 2019 At Glorieta Camp Near Santa Fe Who: Cost: Novice and Junior age Members $120 per Youth / $145 per adult County Deadline: March 20th Registration Opens March 1 Contact Extension office for forms Senior Age members may apply for counselor and CIT (Counselor in training) positions Due March 15 in state 4-h office (4-H Agent must sign applications) 3

4 4-H Project Club News & Notes Hop Along Rabbit Meeting San Juan County 4-H Rodeo For All Rabbit Catch-It Youth and 4-H ers enrolled in the Rabbit Project March 21 5:00 7:00pm H Rodeo Points Rodeos: McGee Park Multi-Purpose Building, Room F March 16 /May 11/ May 25 /June 29 (note change) July 20 & August 15 County Fair Rodeo For More Information Call: Brook Must be enrolled in the 4-H Rodeo Project Rodeo Waivers, Insurance Information, Entry Forms, Fees and Code of Conducts Must Be in the Extension Office or to the Rodeo Secretary 10 Days Prior to Rodeos 4-H Dog Project Practices Thursdays March 7, 14 AND 28 No Practice March 21 4-H Day Camp Dog Workshop March 19th 5:30 to 7:00pm McGee Park Lamb Barn Bring dogs on a leash and have a water bowl and treats available for your dog! Requirements to Participate in 4-H Rodeo MUST COMPLETE EMT SAFETY TRAINING BEFORE COMPETING IN RODEOS Rodeo Waiver must be completed and on file in the Extension Office. Current year 4-H enrollment, code of conduct and medical release must be on file in Extension Office. Enroll in mandatory rodeo insurance program and pay the required fee. Rodeo entries & fees must be received by the rodeo secretary by the posted deadline, which is 10 days before each rodeo. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED! Rodeo Secretary: Kathy Mueller Call Jan H Scrapbooking Project Workdays For more information Get started creating scrapbook pages & albums for your County Fair exhibits! Hoofbeat Gang Call Louise Van Huss NEXT MEETING Van Huss Home in Farmington March 25, :30pm - McGee Park Riding Arena 4-H Needlecraft Project Workdays 2pm Contact Adult Project Leaders: Miranda Meador Cari Madewell Dunkin Donuts in Farmington Please call to confirm workdays!! Sharpen your horsemanship skills by joining this fun, hands-on horse group that meets once a month throughout the 4-H year. Contact Leader: Michelle

5 4-H Club Member / Leader Notes County 4-H Carnival Saturday, March 23 McGee Park, Conv. Ctr. --5:30 8:00pm Game Booths / Food Items: All 4-H Clubs are welcome to sign up for one carnival game booth and/or one food item. *All Drinks Will Be Sold By 4-H County Council* Booth Set-Up Time: 4:00 5:15 pm Please be set up before 5:30pm opening to public!!! Silent Auction Donations: Each participating club is required to donate a silent auction item with at least a $15-$20 value. Funds go to the 4-H Council to benefit ALL 4-H ers participating in county events/activities. Spring Break Sewing I & II Workday March 20th At SJC Fire Training Center, Aztec Sewing I 1:00-4:30pm Learn basic sewing machine skills and techniques. Bring your sewing machine and sewing kit with basic sewing supplies and equipment in order to cut out and sew the totebag from the Sewing I project manual. You will need fabric, thread, and non-roll elastic as outlined in project manual. Workdays for the gathered skirt / shorts will be announced. Sewing II 9:30am 12:00noon Be ready to begin sewing the Handy Dandy Apron from the Sewing II 4-H project manual. Bring your sewing machine, fabric, thread, a matching button and basic sewing supplies & equipment. Workdays for the nine Patch pillow will be announced. CWF 4-H Dance By Valencia DJ s 8:30-10:30pm $5.00 per person (Age 6 and Under Free) Fundraiser for CWF Participants) Try Your Hand At: Fish Toss, Royal Flush, Duck Plop, Chick Flip, Ring Toss and MUCH MORE! AND Save Room For: Navajo Tacos, Cotton Candy, Soft Pretzels, Strawberry Shortcake, and MORE!! Call the Extension Office: By March 8th For Booth/Food Reservations Food Booths Must Submit a Temporary Food Permit Application to the NM Environment Dept. 2 weeks before event Be Sure Your Sewing Machine is in GOOD Working Order Before the Workday!! THOSE ENROLLED IN THE PROJECTS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER WITH MORE DETAILS Call Shelly at for more information 2019 DreamKeepers Summer Enrichment Program for Indigenous Youth June NMSU Campus, Las Cruces College prep activities to plan and achieve educational goals; interactive workshops in agriculture, consumer & environmental sciences, business and engineering plus guest speakers, field trips and mentoring 40 NM High School Students Selected Application Deadline: March 5pm Registration Website 5

6 4-H Shooting Sports News Archery Practice San Juan County 4-H Fundraiser Trap Shoot Senior County Contest Qualifying Dates April 5th and 6th San Juan Wildlife Federation Range Sr. FITA Contest March 23, 30, and April 6 At Olguin 10am Farmington, NM Registration and Payment Due March 29 5 Member Teams $400 per Team Sr. 3-D Contest April 4-Corners Bow Hunters Range, Flora Vista Breakfast and Lunch Provided Novice and Junior Practices Begin April 5 Practice 3:00pm to Dark ($8/round) April 6 Tournament Begins at 9:00am April Olguin Home 4308 Hannon, Farmington First Place Class A, B, and C Teams and Top Overall Shooter Awards Call Coach Paul Jake Hayes Terry Lewis Jourdyn Rino H Shotgun Practices Novice & Junior Air Rifle Fun Day for Everyone March 10th 11:00 am SJWF Range Sr. Teams Announced for State Enrolled Members Are Still Welcome to Join SUNDAY San Juan Wildlife Federation 2pm Coach: Ronnie James March 24th and 31st Regular Practices No Practice March 3rd and 17th Juniors 10:00am / Seniors 11:00am Senior Air Rifle &.22 Rifle Practices General Rules All shooters must complete a current year 4-H enrollment form before beginning practices. All shooters must attend at least half of regular scheduled practices to qualify for the county average. Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, date conflicts with other range events, or at the coaches discretion. Remember: We are guests at the SJWF Range. Everyone will be respectful of property and San Juan Wildlife Federation Range Air Rifle Wednesday s 6:30-8:30pm.22 Rifle Saturday s 1:30-4:00pm Participants must attend 50% of practices to be eligible for county competition and must be in good standing with 4-H council and club by-laws in order to compete. Contact Shotgun Coach: Jake Hayes Coaches Rob McCartney Terri McCartney

7 4-H Club Member / Leader Notes Novice, Junior and Senior 4-H Shooting Sports Member in Good Standing Policy ALL 4-H shooting sports members must follow the policies below in order to move forward to county competitions in each shooting sports discipline. Attend at least 40% of scheduled 4-H club meetings and activities Be involved in at least one 4-H leadership experience (officer, committee, demonstration) Be involved in at least one 4-H club community service project Meet specific club by-law requirements Must also attend shooting sports safety orientations and practices as scheduled by shooting sports coaches. Club organizational leaders will confirm club member standing within each individual 4-H club. Big R Stores - producing partners youth programe 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects are encouraged to stop by the Bloomfield or Farmington Big R Store to complete an application for financial assistance to defray project expenses. Enrollment will be verified with the County Extension Office. A set amount, for no more than one large animal and two small animals, will be placed on a store gift card for the 4-H member to use as needed. Ask to speak to the store manager. Sign Up March 1 April Million Dollars Given to 4-H and FFA Youth in 2018 in NM/CO/Tx Thank You Big R! spring Tractor Supply Paper Paper Clover Incentive Program March 27 -April 7 4-H Clubs are encouraged to participate by scheduling time to assist with our local Farmington Tractor Supply event to help increase overall 4-H fundraising dollars. Club leaders should contact Paul at at Tractor Supply to sign-up!! Friends and family can support 4-H by donating $1.00 at the checkout counter to benefit San Juan County 4-H THANKS TSC! Each Participating 4-H Club Will Receive $100 for club leadership and camp activities! San Juan County 4-H earned $1065 last fall This is the 2nd year JOANN s and National 4-H have partnered together in support of 4-H programs. At store registers, customers may donate both $1 and $4 to benefit the 4-H program. Purchase of $4 donations comes with a $4 off coupon. Look for the Clovers for Kids tearaways at the check-out register. JOANN s offers 15% off rewards cards for 4-H staff, leaders, members and families. For details go to NEW 4-H FABRIC FOR SALE AT JOANN s Purchase on-line on JOANN s website or the National 4-H website (Sorry NM stores don t carry 4-H fabric at this time) Thank You for Your Support! 7

8 4-H Member Livestock & Horse News Roosevelt County 5th Annual ALL AMERICAN CLASSIC Goat and Lamb Jackpot Saturday, July 13, 2019 Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Weigh-in 8:00am (MST) Show 9:30am (MST) $20 per head per ring Two Shows for Goats & Lambs 100% Payback T-shirts for Exhibitors For Goats: Wes For Lambs: Shawn San Juan County State 4-H Sanctioned Rodeo June 15-16, 2019 McGee Park, Farmington Barrel Race June 14th Sierra County May 18-19, T or C Dona Ana County June 1-2, Cruces Quay County - July 26-27, Tucumcari Santa Fe County August All Waivers Due to State 4-H Office 15 Days Prior to Participant s 1st Rodeo Sullivan Supply NM Stock Show U Cattle GRAD Program Saturday, April 27 8am Sunday, April 28 4pm McGee Park Beef Barn Farmington, NM FREE 2-day hands-on clinic on daily care, clipping, fitting & showmanship Sullivan Supply Show Supplies Available On Site Register On-line at Contact: Taylor taylor@sullivansupply.com or Tylee Williams, Stock Show U H Show Lambs for Sale Call Logan Colbert in Cortez, CO Lambs Available Close to March Aztec FFA Alumni Pig Sale Sunday, April 1:00pm McGee Park Swine Barn Farmington Live Auction Selling 40 Head Viewing in the morning before sale Call Bob Ty Lee, Aztec FFA SANDOVAL LIVESTOCK SALE Saturday, APRIL 13 Santa Fe County Fairgrounds 3220 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe Co. Fairgrounds Pig, Lamb and Goat Consignors View Livestock From 9:00-11:00am SALE 11:00AM Sponsored by: Sandoval County 4-H Council Contact Steve Lucero or smlucero@nmsu.edu 8

9 4-H Member Livestock, Horse and Fair News 2019 Guide for Livestock Exhibitors The requirements for showing Junior Livestock in New Mexico can be found on the New Mexico 4-H Website or the New Mexico Livestock Board Website All show season inspections must be completed by July 15, H Horse Certificates Due May 1 in Extension Office San Juan County Fair Board Next Meeting: March 12, :30pm, McGee Pk. Multi-Purpose Bldg. President: Billy Huish ( ) Vice-Pres: Bob Echols ( ) Secretary: Lucille Jones ( ) Treasurer: Darrin Church ( ) Members Kim Martinez TJ Richards Kimberly Thompson Cody Hartsfield Lissa Currin Sadie Shelton Christy Greenleaf Cliff Hadden Davin Jaquez 4-H Members, Leaders & Parents Welcome to Attend 2019 County Fair Dates August Fair Theme: Barn to be Wild Parade Marshal s: Kathy & Jennifer Truby Fair Livestock Judges: Market Goats & Lambs: Lane Hale, TX Market Swine: Gene Winn, NM SJ County Sheriff s Posse Winter Gymkhana McGee Park Riding Arena March 2 OPEN TO YOUGH AGE 19 AND UNDER $5.00 Per Contestant/Event $3 Goat Stock Fee Barrels / Pole Bending / Flag Race/ Goat Tagging & Tying Entries Day of Event: 9:00 10:00am Contact: Kathy Mueller South Eastern District 4-H Livestock School Pigs, Lambs, Goats and Dairy Cattle June Roosevelt Co. Fairgrounds -Portales Call SAVE THE DATE Northern District 4-H Livestock School Swine, Lambs, & Goats NM State Fairgrounds Alb. June 7-8, San Juan County Livestock Tag-In Dates Set On-line Entries/Fees Due Day of Tag-in Cattle: Saturday, April 6-1:00-4:00pm McGee Park Beef Barn Swine: Saturday, May am 12pm McGee Park Concert Pavilion Lambs and Meat Goats: Sunday, May 12-1:00-4:00pm McGee Park Concert Pavilion Turkey On-line Entry Deadline April 15th 9

10 March 2019 Calendar planning ahead April 2019 Calendar March 1 YGA On-Line Registration Opens State 4-H Horse Community Service Scholarships Due March 4 County Fair Royalty Mandatory Meeting, 6:30pm, McGee Park March 7 4-H Dog Project Practice, 5:30pm, McGee Park Lamb Barn March 8 County 4-H Carnival Sign-Up / RSVP to Extension Office March 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins 4-H Shotgun Fun Day, 11am, SJ Wildlife Federation Range March 11 4-H Day Camp Registration and Fee Due to Extension Office March 12 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, 6:30pm, McGee Park, Rm C CWF Meeting, 5:30pm, McGee Park, Room A March 14 4-H Dog Project Practice, 5:30pm, McGee Park Lamb Barn March State 4-H Home Ec. School, Belen High School March 16 San Juan County 4-H Points Rodeo, 9am, McGee Park March San Juan County Schools Spring Break March 19 4-H Day Camp, 8am-4pm, McGee Park March 20 Youth Get Away County Registration Deadline Sewing II Workshop, 9:30-12 and Sewing I, 1-4:30pm, Aztec March 21 Hop Along Rabbit Meeting, 5-7pm, McGee Park, Room F March 23 County 4-H Carnival and CWF Dance, McGee Park Conv. Ctr. County Fair Royalty Pageant, 6pm, McGee Park Multi-Purpose March 25 Hoofbeat Gang Meeting / Practice, 5:30pm, McGee Park March 27-April 7 Tractor Supply Spring Paper Clover Promotion March 28 4-H Dog Practice, 5:30pm, McGee Park Lamb Barn April 1 April 6 April 7 April 9 County 4-H Contest Pre-Registration Due to Extension Office Cattle Tag-In, McGee Park Beef Barn, 1-4pm (On-line Entries Due) Aztec FFA Alumni Pig Sale, 1pm, McGee Park Swine Barn 4-H CWF Meeting, 5:30pm, McGee Park, Room A San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, 6:30pm, McGee Park April 15 4-H Youth Enrollment Deadline Market Turkey On-line Registration due to Fair Board State 4-H Community Service Scholarships Due for 3 events April 19 Good Friday Holiday EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED April 21 EASTER SUNDAY April 22 Hoofbeat Gang Meeting/Practice, 5:30pm, McGee Park April 25 Hop Along Rabbit Meeting, 5:00pm, McGee Park, Room F April Youth Get Away, Glorieta Camp April Sullivan Supply Stock Show U Cattle Grad Program, McGee Park Shelly Hathorn San Juan County Director / 4-H FCS Agent Non-Profit Standard Mail Permit NO 162 Aztec, NM NMSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE San Juan County Extension Service 213 A South Oliver Dr. Aztec, NM 87410

11 March 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Youth Get Away On- Line Registration Begins Fair Royalty Mandatory Meeting, 6:30pm, McGee Pk H Dog Practice 8 County 4-H Carnival RSVP to Extension Office 9 10 Daylight Savings Time Begins 11 4-H Day Camp Registration and Fee Due to Extension Office 12 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, 6:30pm H Dog Practice San Juan County 4-H Points Rodeo Shotgun Fun Day 11:00am CWF Meeting 5:30pm, McGee Park State 4-H HEC School, Belen Catch the 4-H Wave at 4-H Day Camp, McGee Park State 4-H HEC School, Belen 20 YGA County Reg. Deadline Sewing II Workday 9:30am 12:30pm Sewing I Workday 1-4:30pm / Aztec 21 Hop Along Rabbit Meeting, 5:00pm San Juan County Schools -Spring Break County 4-H Carnival and CWF Dance, McGee Pk. Convention Center Fair Royalty Pageant, 6pm, McGee Park MUB 24 Spring Break 25 Hoofbeat Gang Meeting / Practice H Dog Practice Tractor Supply Spring Paper Clover Promotion March 27-April 7 11

12 April 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 County 4-H Contest Pre-Registration due in Extension Office Cattle Tag-In McGee Park Beef Barn (1pm-4pm) On-line Entries and Fee Due Day of Tag-in TRACTOR SUPPLY SPRING PAPER CLOVER PROMOTION March 27th April 7th 7 Aztec FFA Alumni Pig Sale (Tentative Date) 8 9 San Juan County Fair Board Meeting, 6:30pm H CWF Meeting, 5:30pm, McGee Park H MEMBER ENROLLMENT DEADLINE GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED 20 Market Turkey On- Line Entries Due 21 EASTER SUNDAY 22 Hoofbeat Gang Meeting / Practice Hop Along Rabbit Meeting / Practice Stock Show U Cattle Clinic, McGee Park Beef Barn Youth Get Away Glorieta Camp 28 Stock Show U Cattle Clinic, McGee Park Youth Get Away at Glorieta Camp 12