With more than 40,000 New Mexico youth participating in 4-H activities throughout the state, New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service 4-H agents support programming for communities across all 33 counties. Several NMSU 4-H agents and 4-H youth development department staff were honored at the 2025 National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in October.
“Having NMSU Cooperative Extension Service agents recognized at the national level highlights the high-quality, innovative programming that New Mexico professionals are delivering at the county, regional and statewide levels,” Hildago County Extension Program Director and 4-H Agent Savannah Daniels said. “These honors reflect the dedication of Extension professionals meeting community needs and providing impactful education across the state.”
(Left) Hildago County Extension Program Director and 4-H Agent Savannah Daniels, right, accepts the national award for educational technology. (Right Top) Erin Smith, right, Quay County Extension Family and Consumer Science agent, accepts the national excellence in communications and expressive arts award. (Right Bottom) Emily Bruton, right, Socorro County Extension program director, accepts the achievement in service award.…