Aspen Montoya of the Corralitos 4-H Club. WON the New Mexico State 4-H Bee Keeping Essay Competition! Aspen s Essay will go on to the National Level!

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1 CLOVERLEAF Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Mailing: P. O. Box 400 Bernalillo, New Mexico Physical: 1500 Idalia Road, Bldg D, Room #1049 (505) Toll Free (800) Fax (505) MARCH 2019 SLR New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the US Department of Agriculture cooperating.

2 Aspen Montoya of the Corralitos 4-H Club. WON the New Mexico State 4-H Bee Keeping Essay Competition! Aspen s Essay will go on to the National Level! The 2019 Essay Topic Honey Varietals, State to State CONGRATULATIONS ASPEN! Bee Happy! Bee Healthy! Bee Proud!

3 WINNER What: 2019 OF Youth THE Get-Away STATE 4-H BEE KEEPING ESSAY COMPETITION! When: April 26-28, 2019 Where: Glorieta Adventure Camp, Glorieta, NM Theme: Wonderful World of 4-H! Fee: $ cash or check made out to Sandoval County 4-H Council Youth Get-Away is an event for Novice and Junior members, Youth will have the opportunity during the weekend to enjoy workshops on various projects, leadership and teamwork. 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 or a CIT (Counselor In Training). CIT Application: counselor-application.pdf Registration form due with payment to PO Box 400 Bernalillo, NM by March 8th: Citizenship Washington Focus 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, Contact Steve or Nicole for more information about CWF. COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Horse Council to Follow APRIL 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm NM 550/Railrunner Station Bernalillo, NM Steer Ownership Deadline March 1, 2019 Livestock Ownership Deadline May 1, 2019

4 2019 Dream Keepers Summer Enrichment Program The 2019 DreamKeepers Summer Enrichment Program (DKS) is now accepting applications! This program is a free of cost, twoweek summer-enrichment program designed to encourage Indigenous youth to complete their educational goals. DKS introduces Indigenous high school students to educational and professional opportunities through fun experiences and a reflective environment. This enrichment program sets Indigenous youth on the path to actively pursue post-secondary education as well as careers involving agriculture, consumer sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, and business. The (DKS) staff is committed to providing a space for youth to expand their knowledge about available opportunities and build their confidence, enabling them to set goals and work toward achieving their dreams. Indigenous students completing 9-12th grades by June 2019 will be eligible to participate in the summer program at NMSU in Las Cruces, NM. Students will have the opportunity to experience on-campus living while participating in: College prep activities to assist students in creating a plan to achieve their educational goals Interactive workshops and demonstrations in the fields of agriculture, consumer and environmental sciences, business, and engineering Powerful guest presenters from the community talking about their careers Field trips to nearby organizations, businesses, and nature excursions Mentoring and fun activities with Indigenous college students Forty (40) students across New Mexico will be selected to attend. To be considered, students must submit two letters of recommendation, a completed essay form, and a completed application. Students will be selected on the basis of all elements of the application packet with emphasis on their essay. You can find the digital copy of the application, recommendation forms, and flyer at the following link: ird.nmsu.edu/programs.html. Feel free to distribute the flyer and link to high school students & families interested in this program. Students have until March 15 at 5:00 pm to apply. If you have any questions, please call (575) or send an to ird@nmsu.edu. We hope to have the honor to work with students from your communities in the future! Information provided by : Kayla Myers, M.A. Senior Program Specialist Indian Resources Development / Aggies Go Global Gerald Thomas Hall, RM JOANN Fabrics Point of Sale (POS) Campaign Clovers for Kids From March 1 April 30, 2019 JOANN stores nationwide will ask their customers to donate toward the 4-H program. Both $1 and $4 donations are available. Purchase of $4 donation comes with a $4 off a future purchase coupon. Each register should have a small board with two Clovers for Kids tearaways positioned at each register. Although store associates are encouraged to ask customers to donate, sometimes this isn t possible and the display boards are available to make the ask. In addition, JOANN does not display the purchased tearaways. Tearaways have 4-H information on them and the $4 version has a coupon redeemable for a later purchase that customers should take with them. Where does the money go? How is it used? All the funds go back to the 4-H program. 70% goes to the state it was raised in. 4-H Fabric 4-H fabric is on sale in 500 JOANN stores nationwide. If your local store does not carry the fabric, it is available via the JOANN S website or shop 4-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. If sales of the fabric go well, there is potential to expand it in the future. Look for national promotion of the fabric to coincide with the launch of the Clovers for Kids campaign in March Rewards Card JOANN offers a special 15% off rewards coupon to 4-H staff, leaders, members, and families. Full details about the program can be found at The rewards card is done through an app on your smart phone and does not require participants to reregister each year. A small portion (2.5-5%) of qualified purchases go back to the 4-H program from this. Other ways JOANN S supports 4-H Nationally 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

5 The State 4-H Leaderline is a quarterly newsletter for 4-H volunteer leaders providing the latest 4-H news in New Mexico Now available online at True Leaders in Service: This April, as part of True Leaders in Service and National Volunteer Appreciation Month, 4-H ers across the nation will pledge their hands to larger service leading positive change that empowers their peers and their communities. True Leaders in Service will officially kick-off the first day of April, and culminate with the National 4-H Day of Service on Saturday, April 27, Join the thousands of 4-H ers who will venture out into their communities to do what 4-H ers do best: lead in service to tackle community challenges and help meet the needs of others. Sign up today to take part in True Leaders in Service. Officer Applications State 4-H Officer Information will be posted March 1, 2019, on the State 4-H website for Senior members interested in running for an officer position. While serving as a State 4-H Officer, youth will have opportunities to strengthen their leadership, participate in team building workshops, attend a team trip, and gain experience in event planning. For further information about the positions and commitment and what it involves, contact Steve or Nicole at the Extension office. KUDOS to the Cotton City Cottontails 4-H Club! Was most pleased to see a sign down the street from my house in Algodones, to the effect of Litter Patrol by Cotton City 4-H. Please share with us contact data for that fine organization, that we may seek opportunities for mutual support. Ron Murray, President Algodones Neighborhood Association, Inc. Cotton City Cottontails 4-H Making a difference in Sandoval County!

6 Saturday, April 13, 2019 View Livestock 9:00a.m. 11:00a.m. Sale begins at 11:00a.m. Santa Fe County Fairgrounds 3229 Rodeo Road in Santa Fe 4-Quality Show Animals: Pigs, Lambs, & Goats 4-Livestock Buyers 4-Consignors of State, Eastern, & numerous County Fair Champions 4-H Sponsored: Sandoval Count 4-H Council 2018 Sandoval County Grand Champ For more information or to become a consignor, contact: Steve Lucero at (505) or smlucero@nmsu.edu

7 ARCHERY PRACTICE Thank you to our Senior 4-H youth Leader, Marco Gutierres and Hit or Miss Archery. Archery practice is being held every Monday and Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. through March 13th. Continuous practice now will pay off come competition time! Important Details: 1) Please make sure your child is enrolled in the Archery project, this is for insurance and liability purposes. If you are NOT enrolled, please do so through 4-H Online or contact to enroll. 2) Range rules and all SAFETY rules will be enforced. 3) A $7.00 shooting fee per child will apply each practice. Please pay at counter upon arrival to Hit or Miss Archery. Hit or Miss Archery is located at: 2801 Broadbent Pkwy Suite D Albuquerque NM ) Mark you calendar for every Monday and Wednesday practice from 5:15pm-7:00pm through March 13th! 5) Bring your own equipment or rent from Hit or Miss for $5.00 each practice. We also have limited bows and arrows that may be checked out from the Extension Office. SANDOVAL COUNTY 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PRACTICE 4-H Horse Project Below is the schedule for the Del Norte Gun Club practice for the 4-H Shooting Sports in Shotgun, Archery, Rifle, and.22 Pistol. Only Junior & Senior 4-H Members may participate in Shotgun and.22 Pistol UPCOMING PRACTICES Saturday, March 9 2:00 pm (No Shotgun because of Tournament) Sunday, March 24 2:00 pm Sunday, March 31 2:00 pm DNGC Release and Liability Form (make a copy of the attached page) MUST be completed. Bring with you to the Gun Range. Forms will be available at the Range. County Shoot Out April 6, 2019 Del Norte Gun Range -Rio Rancho, NM Novice, Juniors & Seniors must qualify to participate in the Sate Champion Shoot or the Northwest District Shooting Sports Contests YOU MUST RSVP TO STEVE or NICOLE Sign-in at 9:00 am sharp at the Archery Range, DNGC Directions can be found at this link: New Mexico State 4-H Shooting Sports Championships NRA Whittington Center Raton, NM May 2-5, 2019 To participate, you MUST be currently enrolled in the Sandoval County 4-H and qualify at the County Shoot-out. More information on State Contest will be sent to qualifiers as we get closer to the event.

8 DNGC Release of Liability Form RELEASE OF LIABILITY READ BEFORE SIGNING In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way at DEL NORTE GUN CLUB, its related events and activities, I,, the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that, The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and 2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, I however, observe any unusually significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and ring such to the attention of the Company immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS DEL NORTE GUN CLUB, their officers, officials agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors advertisers, and, if applicable, owner and lessors of premises used to the activity ( Releases ), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES OR OTHER, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PER- MITTED BY LAW.I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND SIGN FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.PRINT NAMESIGNATURE DATEIF MINOR, PARENT SIGNATURE. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE IF MINOR, PARENT SIGNATURE

9 SAVE THE DATE!! SANDOVAL COUNTY 4-H COUNTY CONTEST MAY 11, 2019 San Ysidro Village Offices SAVE THE DATE! Sandoval 4-H County Camp May 31 June 2, 2019 Sandoval County Fairgrounds Cuba, New Mexico Northern District Livestock School Sponsored by Small Farm & Ranch Task Force June 7 8, 2019 At the NM Expo Fairgrounds Albuquerque Educating tomorrow s leader in ranch management, today NM Youth Ranch Management Camp Helps youth appreciate the why behind ranching. June 9-14, 2019 CS Ranch/ Cimarron, New Mexico Youth Age / Cost is $300 APPLICATION DEADLINE ONLINE APRIL 12, 2019 A total of 30 participants, age will be invited to this year s camp. Completed applications will be reviewed by the NMYRMC committee and applicants notified of acceptance by April 19th. Payment of $300 or sponsorship arrangement is due on or before May 3, Contact Steve Lucero if you are interested smlucero@nmsu.edu or (505) , Toll Free (800) Deadline to apply online is April 12, 2019

10 ATTENTION: Project Days (Leadership & Public Speaking) This Saturday: March 2nd from 11:00a.m.--12:30 p.m. Location has changed to the Corrales Community building 4320 Corrales Rd. (behind the fire station). See calendar for future project days. Please call, or text Nicole to sign up! TAG DAYS LIVESTOCK 2019 New Mexico Guide for Livestock Exhibitors can be found on the State 4-H Website Location: TBD May 17, :00 to 6:00 p.m. Sandoval County Fairgrounds, Cuba May 18, :00 a.m. 12 Noon San Ysidro Village Office May 18, :00 to 5:00 p.m New Mexico State 4-H Buckles are available for order! See Details and Order Form On the State 4-H Web Page

11 4-H Horse Shows The 2019 NM Sanctioned 4-H Horse Shows are as follows: Bernalillo County- April 13, 2019 Taos, County July 13, 2019 Dona Ana County- June 22, 2019 Quay County- July 19-20, 2019 State Fair- TBA Rules are located on the State 4-H website: 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 1st. 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 this 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 nominated 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. Nomination forms and complete rules are available on the State 4-H website under Horse and Livestock Events. There is a $20.00 nomination fee. Horse Certificates Horse Certificates for all Sandoval County 4-H ers enrolled in the Horse or Rodeo projects must completed every year and signed with approval of Steve or Nicole. The horse certificate is a form similar to a registration form. You can find it on the 4-H website under Forms and Publications. Horse Certificates are Due May 1, 2019 to the Extension Office. 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. HORSE SCHOOL June 3 6, 2019 At the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Information will be available closer to the event Dona Ana County When: June 1-2, 2019 Where: Las Cruces, NM Consent Form Due: May 17 Quay County When: July 26-27, 2019 Where: Tucumari, NM Consent Form Due: July 11 Santa Fe County When: August 10-11, 2019 Where: Santa Fe, NM Consent Form Due: July 26 New Mexico 4-H Rodeo Schedule Rodeo entry form is not valid until the State 4-H Office has a complete, signed Consent and Assumption of Risk form on file for each contestant. San Juan County When: June Where: McGee Park Farmington Consent Form Due: May 31 Sierra County When: May Where: T or C, NM Consent Form Due: May 3 ATTENTION! ALL RODEO PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A 4-H CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK TO PARTICIPATE IN RODEO ACTIVITES. This form must be received in the state 4-H office 15 days prior to the first rodeo of the current year. Contact Steve or Nicole for the Form or more information Updates are posted on the State 4-H Website:

12 2019 New Mexico State 4-H Dog School The New Mexico State 4-H Dog School was designed to help the 4-H youth get a greater understanding of the 4-H Dog Project, their dog, and their responsibilities to their dog and community. There will be two days of dog and handler training classes, demonstrations and workshops. On the third day, there will be a dog show and awards. When: June 7-9, 2019 Where: Bernalillo County Sheriff s Posse Grounds Albuquerque, NM Registration Fee: $85.00 per 4-H Youth Optional: $ (for daily meals for other attending with 4-H Youth) Registration Deadline: TBA Note: All registration fees, dog vaccination records, and medical release forms need to be received at the Valencia County Extension Office no later than May 10, 2019 Valencia County Extension Office Attn: 4-H Dog School P. O. Drawer 1059 Los Lunas, NM NOTE: RV hook-up fee (electricity and/or water): $25.00 per day (will be monitored by Bernalillo County Sheriff s Posse and must be paid to Dog School Committee or BCSP member). Stock Show University Grad Program Two-Day Hands-On April 27 & 28, 2019 McGee Park, 41 Road 5568 Farmington, NM Sullivan Supply Show Supplies will be available on site at: County Line Feed and Supply Questions Contact Stock Show University Manager Tylee Williams (806) Register Online at

13 BOOTHEEL CLASSIC 3 CROSSES CLASSIC Concession Stand on Site Lamb, goat, Steer, Pig Jackpot Lordsburg, NM June 8 9, 2019 Saturday, June 8: Enter and Weight In/Measure 7:30-8:30 am Sunday, June 9: Enter and Weigh in/measure: 7:00-7:30 Am 100% Payback $20 Entry Fee Cash Only! Small Bills, please Showmanship for all species $5 cash only fee For More Information Call/Text: Betsy Ward (575) or Savannah Graves (575) Upcoming Shows June 15-Deming June 22 T or C July 6 Alamogordo July 19 Cliff BOOTHEEL SHEEP/GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC Monday, June 10th and Tuesday, June 11th $ if paid before April 15th Clinician: Derek Smalley, Ventura, CA FMI Call/Txt Kasey Rudiger (575) SPACE IS LIMITED! ROOSEVELT COUNTY 5th ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN CLASSIC GOAT & LAMB JACKPOT Save the Date Saturday, July 13, 2019 Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Portales, NM Cost $20.00 a Head per Ring There will be Two Shows for both Goats and Lambs Weigh in Starts at 8:00am (MST Show Starts at 9:30am (MST) 100% Cash Payback and T-Shirts for all exhibitors For more information contact: Wes Weems (575) (Goats) Shawn Burrow (806) (Lambs)

14 Help us build a Small animal barn 4-H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime Over 4,000 Youth Participate in School Programs, 4-H Clubs and Camps in Sandoval County 4-H has allowed me to interact with different people and broaden my perspectives of the world. It is truly an amazing program that has more facets than most people are aware of. 16 year old Sandoval County 4-H er I want to support the Sandoval County 4-H Youth Development Program in building the small animal barn at the County Fairgrounds. Enclosed is my tax deductible gift of: $1,000 $500 $300 Other: Online: giving.nmsu.edu/sandovalcounty4-h.html Name: Address: State: Zip: Signature: Date Mail form and check to: Sandoval County 4-H, P. O. Box 400, Bernalillo, NM, Please make checks payable to the NMSU Foundation

15 SANDOVAL COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Sandoval County 4-H Council Scholarship Information A Scholarship fund has been established by the 4-H County Council to provide financial assistance to 4-H members that wish to attend State, District, or County 4-H events. Scholarship will cover 50% of the registration expenses for Senior Leadership Retreat, Youth-Get-Away, Livestock School, Horse School, Home Ec School, 4-H Dog School, or $250 of the team fees for serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, or a Diplomat. The scholarship will cover 100% of the registration expenses for 4-H County Camp. The funding may not be used to attend State 4-H Conference, State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest, nor District Contest. Scholarship Criteria Available to any Novice, Junior or Senior 4-H Member. For Application, Link to: 4-H member must submit a Sandoval County 4-H Scholarship application Form. Scholarship Applications for the events are due one month before the event registration deadline. Here Are the Application Deadlines Coming up: 4-H EVENT DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION Youth-Get-Away 2019 March 15, 2019 Horse School 2019 April 1, 2019 County Camp 2019 May 3, 2019 Livestock School May 15, 2019 Dog School May 15, 2019 Officer Position May 15, 2019 APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. THE STATE 4-H COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA Available to any Novice, Junior or Senior 4-H Member, serving as a State 4-H Officer, Ambassador, Diplomat or participant in a 4-H activity. Must submit a New Mexico 4-H Community Service Scholarship application form which is available on the State 4-H website. EVENT (Community Service Scholarship Application) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION (2 MONTHS BEFORE EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE) Horse School 2019 March 1, 2019 Livestock School April 15, 2019 Dog School 2019 April 15, 2019 Officer Position April 15, 2019 State 4-H Conference 2019 April 15, 2019

16 EVENT 2019 Sandoval County 4-H Enrollment & Medical Release Deadline March 1 State Community Service Scholarship App for Horse School March 1 Sandoval County Steer Ownership Deadline March 1 4-H Project Day with Stacy Corrales Community Center, Corrales March 2 11:00am--12:30pm Registration Due for You-Get-Away Shooting Sports Practice DNGC 2:00 pm March Home Ec School in Belen, NM March County Scholarship App due for Youth-Get-Away Dream Keepers Summer Enrichment Program Registration Deadline March 15 Shooting Sports Practice DNGC 2:00 pm March 24 Shooting Sports Practice DNGC 2:00 pm March 31 County Scholarship App Due for Horse School April 1 True Leaders in Service April 1 27 County Shoot-Out: Del Norte Gun Range Rio Rancho, NM April 6 March 8 Registration Deadline March 15 Registration Deadline 4-H Project Day with Stacy NM Railrunner/Bernalillo April 6 11:00am--12:30pm County Council Meeting/Horse Council to Follow NM 550/Bernalillo Railrunner April 7 Youth Ranch Management Camp Application Deadline April 12 4-Sandoval Livestock Sale Santa Fe Co. Fairgrounds Santa Fe April 13 State Community Service Scholarship App for Officer Positions, Dog School, Livestock School and State 4-H Conference Due April Youth Get-Away in Glorieta, NM April State Healthy Living Summit in Glorieta, NM April Sandoval County Livestock Ownership Deadline May 1 Horse Certificates Due in to Sandoval County Extension Office May 1 2Yr. old Western Pleasure Futurity & 3 Year Old Versatility Nominations 4-H Shooting Sports State Championships, Whittington Center, Raton, NM May 2-5 County Camp Scholarship Application Due May 3 May 1 Due to State 4-H Office 4-H Project Day with Stacy NM Railrunner/Bernalillo May 4 11:00am--12:30pm Sandoval County 4-H County Contest May 11 County Scholarship App due for Livestock School May 15 Tag Day Location To Be Announced 4:00pm--6:00pm May 17 Tag Day Sandoval County Fairgrounds 10am Noon May 18 Tag Day Village of San Ysidro Offices 3:00pm 5pm May 18 County Camp TBA May 31-June 2 4-H Project Day with Stacy NM Railrunner/Bernalillo June 1 11:00am--12:30pm State 4-H Horse School (NM State Fairgrounds) Albuquerque June H Regional Livestock School (NM State Fairgrounds) Albuquerque June H Dog School Albuquerque June 7-9 NM Youth Ranch Management Camp June H Project Day with Stacy Railrunner/Bernalillo July 6 11:00am--12:30pm State 4-H Conference July 8-11 SANDOVAL COUNTY FAIR July 29 August 4

17 Sandovalextension.nmsu.edu Steve M. Lucero 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and Life skills. Nicole Lujan Home Economist /4-H Agent New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. N.M.S.U. and the U. S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. 4-H GROWS HERE BE BOLD. Shape the Future. New Mexico State University-Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service P. O. Box 400 Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004