Two New Mexico volunteers have been honored for their leadership and service with New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Youth Development program.
Margie McKeen from Catron County was named the 2025 Western Region Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer and Stephani Treadwell from Bernalillo County received the 2025 Western Region Volunteer of the Year award.
“It was exciting to know that it was from the Western Regional leaders. I enjoy the kids and their families and working with them,” McKeen said.
With 62 years of service, McKeen, who leads the San Francisco Valley 4-H Club, has shaped generations of youth through mentorship, leadership and a deep belief in the 4-H motto: learning by doing. Her club emphasizes project ownership, peer learning and community engagement. Youth are encouraged to make decisions, manage deadlines and communicate effectively to create confidence and independence…