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4‑H is a community for all kids
In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.
Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.
For more information please see: https://4-h.org/ or Los Alamos Cooperative Extension at (505) 662-2656.
Los Alamos County Senior 4-H Member Spotlight
Alexandria Booton has participated in Los Alamos 4-H for the past 5 years. She is currently serving as the Secretary for the Boots-N-Bridles 4-H Club. This year Alexandria attended State 4-H Conference where she placed 4th in the state at the Favorite Foods contest. At the Rio Arriba County Fair she placed 1st in the Coffee Cake class of the Homemade Delights Contest, which she sold at auction. In the Los Alamos County Fair she earned the High Point Senior award with her numerous entries. This year at the New Mexico State Fair Alexandria paced 1st in the state with her Cross Stitch, Patchwork Pillow, Handy Dandy Apron, and Decorated Cake Entries. Alexandria has helped the Los Alamos County Consumer Sciences Agent the last two years by assisting in canning and fruit preservation classes in Northern NM. Los Alamos 4-H is proud of Alexandria and all of her accomplishments.
Benjamin Booton has been involved in Los Alamos 4-H for the last 5 years. He is serving as the Parliamentarian for the Boots-N-Bridles 4-H club. He is enrolled in the Braiding and Knotting 1, Electricity 1 and Archery projects. He belongs to both the Boots & Bridles and the Young Guns 4-H clubs. Benjamin participated in the Los Alamos County Fair and placed 1st in with his Simple Switch board entry. At the New Mexico State Fair Benjamin placed 2nd in the state with his entry. Los Alamos 4-H is proud of Benjamin and all of his accomplishments.
Carley Hollander graduated from LAHS in May of 2022, and is now studying Animal Science at NMSU. She has been a 4-H member in Los Alamos County for the last five years. Carley served as the club President for the Boots-N-Bridles 4-H Club. This year Carley attended Senior Leadership Retreat, two Livestock Schools, and Senior State Conference. She showed at multiple livestock jackpots this year. Carley participated in County Contest in Los Alamos. While showing her livestock projects at Rio Arriba County Fair in July, Carley earned numerous accolades. She won Grand Champion Goat Showmanship, Grand Champion Market Goat, Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, and had two first place showings for best in class and a third. Carley also entered the NM State Fair and placed first place in the Duded up Denim category, and first place for her meat goat exhibit. She also placed sixth in class with one of her wether dam goats. Los Alamos 4-H is proud of Carley and all of her accomplishments.
Colton Hollander is a Los Alamos County Senior member, and has been a member of 4-H for five years. Colton served as Vice President of the Boots-N-Bridles 4-H Club. This year Colton attended Senior Leadership Retreat, two Livestock Schools, and Senior State Conference. Colton participated in our local County Contests and multiple livestock jackpots. In July, Colton showed his livestock projects at the Rio Arriba County Fair and won Grand Champion Heifer and Grand Champion Heifer Showmanship. He showed two market goats as well, placing second with both in their classes. Colton took first place in the Homemade Delight’s muffin class and sold his muffins at auction. At the New Mexico State Fair Colton exhibited both his livestock projects and his indoor projects. He placed sixth place in class with his Market Heifer and second place with his Market Beef indoor exhibit. Los Alamos 4-H is proud of Colton and all of his accomplishments.
Kimberly Prada has been active in Los Alamos County 4-H for 5 years. This year she attended Home Economics School as a Junior Instructor, participated in County contests, and qualified to compete at State Conference. She was selected as one of eight Portfolio winners from around the state, which awarded her a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, GA this fall. She has served in a leadership role in various capacities at the county level each year and this year as her club’s Recreation Leader. She is also serving on the state leadership team as the 2022-2023 State 4-H Secretary. This summer Kimberly won 1st place in the Pies class at Rio Arriba County Fair Homemade Delights contest, as well as, the overall buckle winner for the contest. She also placed 1st in the state for the Favorite Foods show in Las Cruces. She was the overall High Point Senior winner in 2021-2022 in Los Alamos County. Los Alamos 4-H is proud of Kimberly and all of her accomplishments.
Samuel Prada has been active in Los Alamos County 4-H for 5 years and is the current President of the High Country Team 4-H Club. This year Sam served as a junior instructor in the Photography tract at Home Economics School and attended State Conference where he placed 3rd in the state for the Favorite Foods contest. Samuel has participated at the Rio Arriba County Fair with livestock and sold his Homemade Delights at auction. Last year, Samuel was the overall High Point Junior age winner for the county. Los Alamos 4-H is proud of Samuel and all of his accomplishments.