4-H Youth and Development
Our 4-H program provides a creative a supportive environment in which culturally diverse youth and adults can reach their full potential. Our local county program works to develop life skills to help young people become self-directed, productive citizens. We also work to empower adult volunteers who multiply the efforts of our local county Extension staff.
The need for youth to gain basic life skills that will assist them to become knowledgeable, productive citizens, is among one of the counties major concerns. Teaching life skills will help youth become better communicators, more effective leaders, enhance their organizational and management abilities, improve self-motivation and self-esteem, foster cooperation and teach responsibility.
Enrolling In Valencia County 4-H
The Valencia County 4-H enrollment period begins October 1st of each year and ends February 1st for youth ages 9-19.
The sooner you enroll, the more you will benefit from the 4-H Club experience and the more time there will be to work on 4-H Projects. Winter months are especially good for working on indoor projects.
4-H is a family program and youth do not need to have an animal project to be in 4-H. The success of the program is in direct proportion to the family support of the youth's involvement.
There is a special program called "Cloverbuds" for children 5-8 years of age. It is a parent/child family enrichment program.
You must enroll through a Club's Organizational Leader. There are currently 11 4-H Clubs in Valencia County. They range in meeting places from Bosque Farms to Bernardo. Clubs might have a membership capacity limit so please call the Organizational Leader of your choice for club membership information.
General 4-H News from Valencia County
Important--Please Read!!
The information you will find on this website is also found in your 4-H Newsletter. Your 4-H Newsletter is mailed to you every other month and can also be found at the bottom of this page. If after reviewing this website and/or your newsletter and you do not understand something, or would like more information, it is your responsibility to contact our office or your 4-H Club Organizational Leader for clarification. If you do not read the newsletter, or this website and you miss a deadline or an announcement, our office can not be held responsible.
4-H Teen Dance Dance Fundraisers
These dances are open to all youth and are designed as a fundraiser for the Valencia County 4-H Council. The dances are held at the Bosque Farms Arena Hall from 8:00 - 11:00 pm. The cost is $5.00 per person and adults are free! Jason's Party Train DJ Service provides the music and a concession stand are available. 8-10 Adult Chaperones are needed at ALL Dances NO LATER THAN 7:55 pm!
Donate to Valencia County 4-H
If you have slightly used items in your closets, cabinets, garages, etc that are not being used anymore, consider donating them to the Valencia County 4-H Program. We are looking for: Baking Supplies, Leathercraft Supplies, Scrapbooking Supplies, Wood Working Supplies, Art Supplies, Sewing & Fibercraft Supplies, Gardening Supplies, Livestock Grooming Supplies, etc. Please contact the Extension Office for more information.
2009 4-H Rodeo Dates and News
Please visit State 4-H Rodeo for more information.
Valencia County 4-H Air Rifle Program
For the most current information regarding the Valencia County 4-H Air Rifle program, including practice days, times and locations, please visit the VC4HSS website.
Valencia County 4-H Smallbore Rifle Program
For the most current information regarding the Valencia County 4-H Smallbore Rifle program, including practice days, times and locations, please visit the VC4HSS website.
Hunter Education Classes (required to compete in all 4-H County Shoots)
Please visit the NMDGF Website for all Hunter Education Classes that are available.
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Valencia County Community ExpoKeep current with VCC Expo by visiting their website!
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NM ExpoKeep current with NM Expo by visiting their website!
Valencia County 4-H Forms
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4-H Community Service Scholarship ApplicationThese applications are due in the State 4-H Office 2 months prior to the event registration deadline, the county deadline is a week earlier so we have enough time to get it to the state office.
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Club Certification
Each 4-H Club Organizational Leader is required to have a Club Certification Form signed and turned into the Extension Office by January 1st of every year. Fax or email copies will not be accepted because original signatures are required.
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Horse Certificate
Original Horse Certificates with all required information and signatures are due from any 4-H member who is enrolled in any of the Horse or Rodeo projects by April 15th of every year (no exceptions). These certificates are required to compete in any 4-H Horse Shows, Rodeos or events. The signed original will be returned to the 4-H member through their 4-H Club Organizational Leader by approximately May 15th.
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Project Cost Sheet
These sheets are due from every 4-H Club's Organizational Leader on or before February 15th of every year. They must be turned in even if no fees are owed.
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Project Literature Order FormProject Literature Order Form is to be used by 4-H Organizational Leaders ONLY and must be mailed, or hand delivered to the Extension Office--fax or email copies will not be accepted.
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Rodeo Waiver
These forms are due to our office at least one month before the first rodeo any 4-H'er enrolled in the Rodeo Project would like to attend. The 4-H member is responsible for acquiring all information, including signatures, and filling in every line on the waiver. Keep in mind that the form must be notarized before it is brought to the Extension Office by the 4-H member.
Record Books
4-H Program Upcoming Events
November 2009
November Adopt-A-Hwy Club Assisgnments: Apache & Bandits 4-H Clubs
Monday, November 23, 2009--Thanksgiving Food Donations due by 4:00 pm
4-H members are encouraged, and needed, to donate food items for the annual Thanksgiving Holiday Food Drive. This year members are also needed to help prepare and deliverfood baskets. Baskets will be delivered on Tuesday, November 24th and Wednesday, November 25th.
Thursday, November 26 & Friday, November 27, 2009--Extension Office Closed, Observation of Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 30, 2009--Valencia County Horse Council Meeting
These meetings are open to any 4-H'er enrolled in the Horse Projects. The meetings are usually held on the last Monday of every month. For meeting time and location please contact Becky Vigil at 803-6279.
December 2009
December Adopt-A-Hwy Club Assisgnments: Apache & Bandits 4-H Clubs
Tuesday, December 1, 2009--4-H Indoor Exhibits MUST be picked up by 4:00 pm. Items not picked up will be donated, or discarded.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009--RSVP's for 4-H Awards Banquet due by noon
Tuesday, December 1, 2009--WRLF Adult Leader Scholarship Application due to State 4-H Office
Western Regional Leaders' Forum (WRLF)will be held in Albuquerque at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 11 - 14, 2010! 2010 WRLF Registration Scholarship Form is due to the State 4-H Office today. Sixteen $200 scholarships are available for NM Adult 4-H Leaders participating in WRLF 2010.
Early Bird Registration for 2010 WRLF is December 15, 2009. WRLF Registration.
Friday, December 4, 2009--Annual 4-H Awards Banquet, 6:00 pm--UNM-VC Room 111
Please refer to your November/December 2009 Valencia County 4-H Newsletter for more information.
Thursday, December 10, 2009--2010 Senior Leadership Retreat Registration Packets due by 4:00 pm to the Extension Office
The 2010 Senior Leadership Retreat will be January 15 - 17, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque, NM. Registration packets are available at the Extension Office.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009--WRLF Adult Leader Early Bird Registration due
Western Regional Leaders' Forum (WRLF)will be held in Albuquerque at the Hyatt Regency Hotel March 11 - 14, 2010! Register by today to receive the best registration rate! WRLF Registration.
Friday, December 25, 2009--Extension Office Closed, Observation of Christmas Holiday
Monday, December 28, 2009--Valencia County Horse Council Meeting
These meetings are open to any 4-H'er enrolled in the Horse Projects. The meetings are usually held on the last Monday of every month. For meeting time and location please contact Becky Vigil at 803-6279.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009--Annual Valencia County 4-H Ice Skating Party
The Annual Ice Skating Party will be held at Blades Multiplex in Rio Rancho from 10:00 am to noon. This function is paid for by Valencia County 4-H County Council--including skate rentals this year! Please see your November/December Newsletter for more information and directions!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009--Leadership Team Training
Valencia County 4-H Council Officers and Diplomats will meet at the Extension Office at 9:00 am and everyone will travel together to the Annual Ice Skating Party. After ice skating: lunch, shopping for team shirts and back to the Extension Office for Leadership Team Training! All Officers and Diplomats are required to attend.
January 2010
January Adopt-A-Hwy Club Assisgnments: Bosque Farms 4-H and Frontier 4-H Clubs
Friday, January 1, 2010--Extension Office Closed, Observation of New Year's Day
Thursday, January 7, 2010--4-H County Council Meeting, Extension Office 6:30 pm
County Council Officers meet at 6:00 pm.
Agenda: Community Service Projects, Dance Schedules
Club Hosts are: Bosque Farms 4-H & Falcons 4-H Clubs
Friday, January 15, 2010--4-H Club Organizational Leader Paperwork due by 4:00 pm to the Extension Office
*Club Certifications due from Valencia County 4-H Club Organizational Leaders. Original signatures are required, faxed or email copies will NOT be accepted.
*List of 4-H Club Officers.
*4-H Club By-laws.
January 15 - 17, 2010--2010 Senior Leadership Retreat
The 2010 Senior Leadership Retreat will be January 15 - 17, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque, NM.
Monday, January 18, 2010--Extension Office Closed, Observation of MLK, Jr. Holiday
February 2010
February Adopt-A-Hwy Club Assisgnments: Bosque Farms 4-H and Frontier 4-H Clubs
March 2010
March 11 - 14, 2010--2010 Western Regional Leaders's Forum
2010 WRLF will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Albuquerque.