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Cooperative Extension Service - New Mexico State University - U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rio Arriba County Extension Service

HCR 77, Box 9 Abiquiu, NM 87510

Phone: 505-685-4523

Fax: 505-685-4624 Email: rioarriba@nmsu.edu

May 2020

Happy May! Hope all is well! Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of uncertainty. We are

continually striving to gain as much information and make the best decisions to help keep you and your families healthy and safe. We want to keep you informed of changes and how we will work together to navigate through

the next few weeks. Even with restrictions in place, we are still here, actively engaged, and committed to serving you and providing 4-H programs!

What You See and What We Are Asking: • All NMSU-CES agents and staff throughout the state are currently telecommuting with very limited

access to our Extension offices. This policy will remain in effect through close of business on May 15, 2020, unless otherwise announced.

• NMSU administration announced all in-person youth programs scheduled through August 8, would be cancelled, rescheduled, or provided virtually. We are currently working to understand how this decision

impacts our summer 4-H programs. • 4-H Grows Here! We are here to serve you and are developing virtual 4-H programs so you can

continue to learn from participation in 4-H experiences. You will notice an increase of online/telecommunication opportunities. Many programs, activities, camps, and meetings are being

moved to a virtual platform. Some examples include: NM 4-H Dog School, Ag Tech Camp, 4-H State Leadership Conference, and several Ranch Camp related video series. Stay tuned! We will be using

email, our County 4-H Website and social media pages to share future 4-H activities and opportunities. • As we continue to offer our regular operating business hours, please feel free to contact us. We ask

you and your 4-H family to email or call our office with your 4-H questions or concerns.

We will be holding an Open Question and Answer session via Zoom on Friday, May 8th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. We will be open to hearing your questions and are asking for ideas to add to our virtual program

list. See “We are in this Together” for Zoom meeting information on the next page.

Our goal is to keep offering 4-H opportunities! We will continue to share regular updates. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and concerns.

Stay well! Marcella

Happy Birthday! Bonnie, Anthony, Chastelyn, Colette, Aimar, Fabian, Elja, Logan, Marcosi,

Adryana, Hailey, Aryanna, BriAnaRose, JayLynn, Sonny, Gabriel, Joaquin, Santonio, Rebecca, and Analia

Hillbillies 4-H Club News

Hey ya'll, Fabian and Felis here, we are not liking this whole virus thing but we are doing okay. I, Fabian, bought my pigs, 2 and

working hard with them. Me, Felis, got some chicks and just breed my rabbits. We hope everyone else is doing good!

Have a Happy week all and be safe

Submitted by: Fabian Vigil, Club Reporter

NEW starting the 2019-2020 4-H Year!

All 4-H Volunteers will be required to complete the training, 4-H Working With Minors, each year prior to working with youth. To access the online training visit:

https://rioarribaextension.nmsu.edu/documents/working-with-minors---online-training-instructions.pdf

The Rangers 4-H Club News

The Rangers 4 -H Club continues to communicate through our Google Classroom. We have been sharing pictures of the

projects and all the fun we have been having. The Faulkner family has been fencing, working with cattle, they also had a

Salsa making contest. All the Salsa looked super yummy. The Marez family has been working on arts and crafts, making

jewelry and Sam has been working with his Pigs. Ashley and Logan Tafoya have been working with their Goats. They also

built a new greenhouse. I have been doing arts and crafts, baking, and working with my Bunny. We have all been keeping

busy and making the best of our time out of school.

Submitted by: Lilly Gallegos, Club Reporter

2020 4-H Buckle Order Information

Buckle size is 3in H X 4in L Please send order form and payment to NM State 4-H Office, PO Box 30003, MSC 3AE, Las Cruces, NM 88003 Allow 4-6 weeks for

production and shipping. Profits will benefit the NM State 4-H

Leadership Team. Please Note

Orders will be placed with Rowdy Silver Custom Designs on the following dates:

March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, and November 15.

Rio Arriba County 4-H Contests

Last Call! While County Contests are in the process of being rescheduled, we encourage members to complete and submit

their registrations electronically. Registration Form located at:

https://rioarribaextension.nmsu.edu/documents/2020-rio-arriba-county-4-h-contest-registration-formfillable.pdf

We will use county contest registrations as a resource to distribute information to members and to plan future 4-H

activities accordingly. Contest Schedule will be available soon!

Tell us About it Tuesdays! Rio Arriba 4-H Presents: Tells us about it

Tuesday! We will be highlighting and exploring 4-H Projects and Contests over the next few

weeks. Information will be shared on Tuesday mornings. Information may be accessed at the

following locations: Rio Arriba County 4-H Page:

https://rioarribaextension.nmsu.edu/4h.html Rio Arriba County 4-H Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rioarriba4h/

4-H Projects to be explored: Vegetable Gardening, Super Snacking, Arts &

Crafts SD, Housing and Interior Design, and their related 4-H Contests.

We will also highlight and explore Cloverbud (Kinder-2nd) Projects!

Take a look at what members have completed!

Enrolled in the 4-H Rodeo Project? By State Rodeo Rules, all contestants must have personal

accident insurance and a signed and completed rodeo waiver in the State 4-H Office

15 days prior to the participant’s first rodeo of the current year in order for the member to compete in Sanctioned 4-H

Rodeos. This includes the completion of the rodeo safety course.

If hauling, obtain hauling certificate. RODEO CARDS ARE ISSUED ANNUALLY

https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/4-h-rodeo.html

Enrolled in a Livestock 4-H Project?

Planning to Exhibit your 4-H Project Animal? There is a Revised

Livestock Nomination Process! The Livestock Nomination Dates remain the same though we have revised the nomination process.

See Attached 2020 Rio Arriba County 4-H and FFA

Livestock Nomination Procedures Document for details.

Nomination Deadline for Swine, Goat, Sheep: May 16th, 11:00 am

Nomination Deadline for Rabbits & Poultry: June 27th, 11:00 am

The 2020 “Guide for Livestock Exhibitors” Outline the requirements for showing Junior

Livestock in New Mexico can be found on the New Mexico 4-H Website

http://www.nmlbonline.com/documents/2020%20New%20Mexico%20Guide%20for%20Livestock%20Exhibitors.pdf?1576802

477 Livestock Nomination Form

form can be found on our CES website or request a copy by mail or email from the TA or Abiquiu office.

Keep in Mind: NO animals will be tagged outside of

specified dates or off site. Exhibitor need not be present at tagging, as long as,

proper paperwork is completed and sent with designated representative.

Tags will cost $3.50 Tag Replacement pricing: 1st replacement $3.50;

2nd and beyond $4. Contact Marcella if you have any questions.

Rio Arriba County Fair UPDATE

The Rio Arriba Fair Association has made a decision to follow the guidance from the NM State

Veterinary’s Office to cancel the Rabbit Show due to the outbreak of

the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus.

Contact Marcella if you have already began your rabbit project.

NM State 4-H Leadership Team Program

With the recent changes to youth programing, there has been several questions regarding the NM Mexico

State 4-H Leadership Team Program for this year.

The leadership selection/election process will continue as planned with necessary changes made

to a virtual format. Those changes can be found on the 4-H website

under Virtual Modification for the 2020 NM 4-H State 4-H Leadership Team Program https://aces.nmsu.edu/4h/state-youth-leadership.html

Application are due June 1 in the State 4-H Office. Contact Marcella, if you are an interested senior 4-H

member.

Dates to Remember…

May 1 – Horse Certificate Due May 10 – Mother’s Day May 16 – Swine, Sheep, and Goat Nomination

Deadline May 23 – Rio Arriba County Council Meeting May 25 – Memorial Day, CES Offices Closed June 27 – Rabbit and Poultry Nomination

Deadline

Rio Arriba County Family and Consumer Newletter here:

https://mcusercontent.com/19ed7f297cbb67658b2b0aa33/files/0c5599db-9797-4a83-9e8f-f286359c2040/Newsletter_4_28_20.pdf

Featured articles: Kitchen Creations, Face Mask Thank you, Are Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Sate, And Make the Most out of your grocery story trip

Remember to Check our Rio Arriba 4-H Facebook Page for more events and continuous updates!

SAVE THE DATE 2020 New Mexico 4-H Adult Forum

Saturday, November 7, 2020 Location: Clayton, NM

Theme: 4-H 2020: What is Your Vision?

We are in this Together We will be hosting a Rio Arriba 4-H Open Question & Answer Session on May 8, 2020 05:30-6:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/97222554427

Meeting ID: 972 2255 4427 For security reasons,

please ensure your Family Name is use for our account.

2020 Rio Arriba County 4-H and FFA Livestock Nomination Procedures

New 5/2/2020

Junior Livestock exhibitors will be required to identify and nominate project animal(s) by Species specified Deadline below.

Swine, Goat, Sheep: May 16th, 11:00 am

Rabbits & Poultry: June 27th, 11:00 am

How to complete the Identification and Nomination Process: 1. Print and Complete a Livestock Nomination Form for each project animal.

Livestock Nomination Forms are located at: https://rioarribaextension.nmsu.edu/4h.html Hardcopies of Nomination form may be requested no later than one-week prior to nomination deadline.

2. Take Five (5) Photos of each project animal. One photo of each view: left side, right side, front, rear, and top. The exhibitor should be pictured with project animal in at least one photo. Make sure animal is clean (Free of mud) and each photo shows the full view of animal (Head, tail, topline, feet).

3. Submit Completed Livestock Nomination Form and Photos to losojos@nmsu.edu One project animal per email or text message. It is advised to include yourself on the “To” list, to ensure message is successfully sent. A confirmation email will be sent to you, notifying you the information has been received, and your assigned tag number(s).

4. Livestock Tags will be mailed to Exhibitor(s). Additional instruction information will be included with tag mailing.

5. Swine, Goats, and Sheep Exhibitors will need to contact a NM Livestock Inspections to receive a Form 1, after tag been applied to project animal(s). Livestock inspection will need to take place by June 16th.

Brand Inspector Phone Ralph Martinez 505-358-8433 Donald Maestas 505-252-7446 Gary Mora 505-301-3391

~Form 1 Inspection charges for NM Livestock Boards services: $10.00/service charge per Form1 PLUS Per Head Fee *Sheep & Goat $ 0.16 per head; *Swine $ 1.00 per head

The 2020 “Guide for Livestock Exhibitors” Outline the requirements for showing Junior Livestock in New Mexico can be found on the New Mexico 4-H Website:

http://www.nmlbonline.com/documents/2020%20New%20Mexico%20Guide%20for%20Livestock%20Exhibitors.pdf?1576802477

Member of a 4-H Club

Attended a 4-H Club Meeting

Held a 4-H Club Officer

Position

Memorized the 4-H Pledge

Given a 4-H Speech, Demo or

Presentation

Own at least two

4-H Shirts

Contacted 4-H Agent

Attended 4-H Day at

the Roundhouse

Thanked a 4-H

Volunteer

Attended a 4-H Camp

Completed a 4-H

Record Book

Made a new

Friend

Attended a

District 4-H Event

Participated in a

4-H Contest

Attended a State Event

Own at least five

4-H Swag items

Learned a new skill

from a 4-H Project

Contacted my 4-H Club

Leader

Reads monthly

4-H Newsletter

Had your name/photo

in 4-H Newsletter

Exhibited a project at a show or fair

Knows the 4-H Motto

Visited the Extension

Office

Enrolled in a 4-H

Project

There are many ways to win: five in a row, blackout, X, and 4 corners, “special clover pattern”. For the special clover pattern,

get four squares in each corner.

How many ways have you won with 4-H? Share your wins with us! Remember to tag a Friend!