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 population of Taos County is growing very rapidly. An influx of people to the county has called attention to the fact that more activities are needed for youth in order to curtail the risk of youth falling prey to gang activity, teen pregnancy, crime and similar "at risk" situations. . In order to prepare all our youth to become knowledgeable, productive citizens, they must possess basic life skills. 4-H is challenged to help youth gain knowledge and skills in consumerism, nutrition, personal development, animal science, plant science, natural science, engineering, and creative arts.
During the 2022-2023 4-H year the number of 4-H youth between the ages of 5 & 19 during was 84 and there were 49 4-H adult volunteer leaders enrolled in the Taos County 4-H program.
Taos County 4-H Cloverleaf Newsletter
Coming soon!
4-H Enrollment and 4-H Activity Forms
- 2023-2024 Taos County 4-H Youth Enrollment Forms
Youth enrolling in the Taos County 4-H program who are of 8 years of age and in the 3rd grade through 18 years of age as of January 1, 2023 fill-out this form. Enrollment is open from October 1, 2023 until February 1, 2024.
- 2023-2024 Taos County 4-H Cloverbud Enrollment Forms
Youth who are of age and grade by January 1, 2023: 5, 6, 7, & 8 years of age and are in grades Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd are eligible to enroll in the 4-H Cloverbud program and will need to fill-out this form. Enrollment is open from October 1, 2023 until February 1, 2024.
4-H Adult Volunteers
- 2023-2024 Taos County 4-H Adult Volunteer Enrollment Forms
If you were enrolled in 2022-2023 as a Taos County 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader and would like to continue please fill-out this form. Enrollment is open from October 1, 2023 until February 1, 2024.
- 2023-2024 (1st Time) 4-H Adult Volunteer Background Check
If you would like to become and have not been enrolled as a 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader in Taos County, please fill-out this form. Enrollment is open from October 1, 2023 until February 1, 2024.
If you would like further information becoming a 4-H volunteer leader, contact Monica Wilder of the Taos County Cooperative Extension Office at (575) 758-3982 or send an email to monicgon@nmsu.edu.
4-H Project Forms and Record Book Forms
- 4-H Cloverbud Poster Board
- 4-H Youth Portfolio
- NMSU: ACES 4-H Project Forms
Link to the 4-H project record forms.
- 4-H Horse Certificate
4-H Horse Certificates are due in to the Taos County Extension Office by May 1st.