Jason Pareo

State 4-H President

Valencia County | Veguita, NM

8 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:  
I hope to be present throughout New Mexico and help every 4-H member feel welcome and know they have a home in 4-H. I want to expand our outreach, grow 4-H in every county, and strengthen connections statewide.  

What 4-H Has Taught Me:  
4-H has helped me build confidence in public speaking and deliver a message to large audiences. These skills have given me opportunities to speak at several major events, and I am grateful for the program that shaped me into the leader I am today.  

Favorite 4-H Memory:  
Traveling to the United Kingdom with the 2025–2026 State 4-H Leadership Team was an incredible opportunity to experience a new culture and make memories with fellow members.

Abby McSween

State 4-H Vice President

Bernalillo County | Albuquerque, NM

13 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:
I hope to help make 4-H a warm and welcoming environment for every member. I look forward to working with my team to strengthen our program, create positive experiences, and help make New Mexico 4-H the best it can be.

What 4-H Has Taught Me:
4-H has taught me that leadership is about being selfless and putting others before yourself. Being a leader means listening, serving others, and making sure everyone has an opportunity to be heard and included.

Favorite 4-H Memory:
Winning Master Showman and having my older sister present me with my buckle because she had won the year before. It made an already special accomplishment even more meaningful.

Faith Carter

State 4-H Secretary

Lea County | Hobbs, NM

8 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:
As a member of the State 4-H Leadership Team, I hope to prioritize local leadership, especially for younger members. I would like to encourage older 4-H members to mentor younger ones and help prepare the next generation of 4-H leaders.

What 4-H Has Taught Me:
4-H has taught me the importance of dedication, especially when motivation fades. Success comes from continuing to work toward your goals even when the work becomes difficult.

Favorite 4-H Memory:
My favorite 4-H memory is traveling to Washington, D.C., while serving as the State 4-H Reporter. It was an unforgettable opportunity to represent New Mexico 4-H, experience our nation’s capital, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Ashtyn Donaldson

State 4-H Reporter

Catron County | Cliff, NM

9 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:
This year, I hope to help every 4-H member find a place where they feel they belong. I want members across New Mexico to know there is a place for them in 4-H and opportunities to get involved.

What 4-H Has Taught Me:
4-H has taught me responsibility, hard work, budgeting, and caring for others. Most importantly, it has taught me that with determination, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.

Favorite 4-H Memory:
One of my favorite 4-H experiences was running for the New Mexico State 4-H Leadership Team. The experience challenged me to grow and gave me the opportunity to become more involved in 4-H at the state level.

Ally Westfall

State 4-H Song & Recreation Leader

Bernalillo County | Albuquerque, NM

7 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish: 
As State Song & Recreation Leader, I hope to create a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment for 4-H members at state events and encourage that same energy in counties throughout New Mexico.

What 4-H Has Taught Me: 
4-H has made a tremendous impact on my life. It has taught me the importance of helping others, supporting agriculture, and becoming involved in my community. I hope to continue using those lessons and serving others for many years to come.

Favorite 4-H Memory: 
One of my favorite memories happened while attending the National FCS Bowl competition. While our team was waiting to compete, we started making TikToks with 4-H members from North Dakota. It was a fun reminder that 4-H creates friendships and connections with people from across the country.

Isabella Baldonado

State 4-H Military Ambassador

Bernalillo County | Albuquerque, NM

12 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:
I hope to help members see that 4-H is about more than winning. It's about the value of what they learn, the skills they gain, and their own unique journey. Most importantly, there is a place for everyone in 4-H.

What 4-H Has Taught Me: 
4-H has taught me the value of teaching and sharing what I know with others. Helping someone understand a skill strengthens my own knowledge while giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and pass that knowledge on.

Favorite 4-H Memory:
My favorite 4-H memory is creating my first project with my after-school club, a cornhusk doll. I planned to make Ariel the mermaid, but when the fabric didn't match, I made a new mermaid, Annabeth. Seeing her in the 4-H Youth Hall, along with my sherbet-colored ribbon, made the experience even more special.

Tripp Walker Dunlap

State 4-H Wool Ambassador

Lincoln County | Corona, NM

8 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish: 
As the State 4-H Wool Ambassador, I hope to educate and encourage more youth to get involved in wool judging while increasing awareness of the wool industry's economic and historical importance to New Mexico.

What 4-H Has Taught Me: 
4-H has taught me how to communicate, interact, and network with others, especially people with different interests and backgrounds. These are skills I know I will use throughout my life.

Favorite 4-H Memory: 
My favorite 4-H experience has been serving on the State 4-H Leadership Team and traveling to the United Kingdom. It was an unforgettable experience that allowed me to learn, grow, and make lasting memories with fellow 4-H members.

Tatum Rosales

State 4-H Leadership Ambassador

Socorro County | Socorro, NM

7 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish: 
I hope to inspire younger members to believe in themselves and their potential. I want to encourage them to step outside their comfort zones and discover the leader within. I want them to know their voices matter and can make a difference.

What 4-H Has Taught Me: 
4-H has taught me how to be a strong leader and have confidence in myself. It has also taught me the importance of teamwork, communication, responsibility, and giving back to my community.

Favorite 4-H Memory: 
My favorite 4-H memory is winning Grand Champion Swine at my county fair in 2021. 4-H has also given me opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow in confidence through the many experiences I have had in the program.

Haylee Jo Sharp

State 4-H Engagement Ambassador

Curry County | Texico, NM

9 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:
As a member of the State 4-H Leadership Team, I hope to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where every 4-H member feels like they belong and has a place in our program. 

What 4-H Has Taught Me:
4-H has taught me that sometimes the only thing holding you back is yourself. I have learned to believe in myself, take opportunities when they come, and just go for it!

Favorite 4-H Memory:
My favorite 4-H experience was attending the 2026 National Western Roundup. It gave me the opportunity to represent 4-H, meet new people, and make lasting memories.

Riata LaRae Valdez

State 4-H Animal Health Ambassador

Union County | Clayton, NM

9 Years in 4-H

What I Hope to Accomplish:
As the State 4-H Animal Health Ambassador, I hope to expand 4-H members’ knowledge of veterinary science and animal health while continuing to grow as a leader myself. 

What 4-H Has Taught Me:
4-H has taught me that it's okay to fail, as long as I use the experience to learn and grow. It has also taught me the value of hard work, perseverance, and striving to "Make the Best Better."

Favorite 4-H Memory:
My favorite 4-H memory is attending Youth Get-Away for the first time! It was a fun experience that let me meet other 4-H members and get more involved in the program.