4-H & Youth Development
4-H youth development is a dynamic non-formal education program which teaches life skills through leadership and citizenship opportunities in a fun environment. 4-H youth learn effective communication skills, positive self-esteem, a solid sense of personal responsibility, and the ability to make sound decisions.
Interested in Joining 4-H?
Los Alamos County 4-H Clubs
Boots & Bridles Club (All project areas)
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in White Rock (location varies).
Contact Jessica Booton bootonj@gmail.com
High Country Team 4-H Club (All project areas)
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at White Rock Activity Center.
Contact Jenna Stanek jenna.e.stanek@gmail.com
Los Alamos Young Guns (Shooting Sports ONLY)
Meets at Los Alamos Sportsmen's club - various practice times throughout the week.
Contact Mike O'Neill shotgunoneill@gmail.com or Forrest Blackburn lillbighorn@gmail.com
Resources
Member Information
Enrollment opens October 1st
Zsuite Enrollment Instructions
Projects
2026 Project Information Sheet
Rio Arriba County Fair (Livestock & Homemade Delights)
NM Guide to Livestock Exhibitors
2026 Rio Arriba County Fair Rules
Record Books (Portfolios)
Instructions for Record Book (Portfolio)
2026 Self-Determined Record Sheet
Contests
Los Alamos County Contest Registration Form
Leader Information
Financials
Newsletters
January 2026
For more information contact the Extension office at losalamos@nmsu.edu OR call (505) 662-2656.
State 4-H Website