The 4-H councils of Colfax County assembled for their annual Awards Banquet at K-Bobs Restaurant in Raton on Wednesday, October 30 as Cooperative Extension Agent, Boe Lopez welcomed the crowd of young and old to celebrate the legacy of the 77th Annual affair.
The night’s recognitions began with the five councils awarding their Friends of 4-H awards as Vermejo named Matt Chance, Springer Sunshine designated Betsy Trujillo Lovato and Tommy Crawford, Rocky Mountain spotlighted Tommy Lloyd and Andy Yates, Johnson Mesa Council singled out Sara Kowalski and Bill Donati while the County Council thanked Luella Smith for her efforts.
Truman Smith and Boe Lopez present one of the Round Robin Showman Awards to Reagan Doherty. The buckles were sponsored by Bill and Barbie Goebal, Diamond Arrow Ranch and the Colfax County Council. Other buckles were awarded to Breylin Rubio and Allison Petrini.
Troy Sauble of the Sauble Ranch presents a Goat Herdsman Award buckle to Karder Chavez.
Other Herdsman Awards went to Tyen Potter for Rabbitt; Lynn Karl for Poultry; Olivia Burton for Lamb; Elliana Long for Swine and Aaron Long for Beef.
2024 Colfax County Fair in Review Indoor Exhibit Awards
Alycia Karl- Photography- ” A bugs life” photo-Crossroads Gas Station
Asher Chance- Engineering Science- South Central Colfax County Hospital District
Dakota Ryan- Natural Science- “Sport Fishing in Sugarite State” poster- CS Ranch
Jasper Mayer- Creative Arts- Leather Roses- Springer Electric Coop.
Maddox Chance- Horticulture & Agronomy- Tomato plant- IN Bank
Madi Ryan- Creative Arts- Wall Hanging Macrame- Diamond Arrow Ranch
Natalee Atler- Senior Indoor High Point- CS Ranch
Parker Mayer- Personal Growth & Development – Sour Dough Biscuits- Sara Kowalski Baking- Mahogany Cake- Springer Electric Coop.
Rody Mack- Engineering Science- Horseshoe Plant- Bennett’s LLC
Scarlett Mayer- Novice Indoor High Point- Springer Electric Coop. Photography- “Birds eye bug eye”- Diamond Arrow Ranch Animal Science- Dog School Poster- Buster & Kathy Chavez
Sofia Salas- Junior Indoor High Point- Buster & Kathy Chavez Photography- “Texture” photo- Diamond Arrow Ranch
Quincy Mack- Creative Arts- Braiding- Buster & Kathy Chavez
Livestock Exhibit & Showmanship Awards
Abagail Yates- Grand Champion Market Goat- Springer Electric Coop. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat- Betsy Lavato Junior Reserve Grand Champion Goat Showman-Wellspring Ranch & Stables
Adeline Yates- Junior Grand Champion Goat Showman- Katie Popejoy
Alannah Roybal- Grand Champion Market Swine- Wellspring Ranch & Stables Senior Grand Champion Swine Showman- Buster & Kathy Chavez Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Beef- CS Ranch
Alina Deines- Junior Grand Champion Lamb Showman- Tractor Supply
Allison Petrini- Junior Grand Champion Beef Showman- IN Bank
Breylin Rubio- Grand Champion Market Beef- Silver Spurs Cowbelles Senior Grand Champion Beef Showman- Silver Spurs Cowbelles
Christian Kamp- Senior Reserve Champion Lamb Showman- Rockin’ R Show Feeds & Supplies
Cyress Chance- Senior Reserve Champion Swine Showman- CS Ranch
Gradee Mosimann- Grand Champion Market Lamb- Crossroads Gas Station
Jaxon Rubio- Grand Champion Market Rabbit- Wellspring Ranch & Stables Junior Reserve Champion Rabbit Showman- Willow Springs Trader Junior Reserve Champion Beef Showman- Willow Springs Traders
Jaycee Apodaca- Junior Reserve Champion Swine Showman- Jimmy Lavoto
Jazlyn Berry- Reserve Champion Market Rabbit- Crossroads Gas Station Senior Grand Champion Rabbit Showman- Willow Springs Traders
Justin Arko- Senior Grand Champion Goat Showman- Katie Popejoy
Karder Chavez- Reserve Champion Market Swine- Jimmy Lavoto Junior Grand Champion Swine Showman- Springer Electric Coop.
Lynn Karl- Grand Champion Market Poultry- Crossroads Gas Station Senior Grand Champion Poultry Showman- Willow Springs Traders
Olivia Burton- Senior Reserve Champion Beef Showman- Diamond Arrow Ranch
Reagan Doherty- Reserve Champion Market Lamb- CS Ranch Senior Grand Champion Lamb Showman- Wellspring Ranch& Stables Grand Champion Breeding Beef– Crossroads Gas Station
Tyen Potter- Junior Grand Champion Rabbit Showman- Buster & Kathy Chavez Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit- CS Ranch
Tyler Petrini- Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef- Wellspring Ranch & Stables
County Bred & Raised Market Steer
Breylin Rubio, Grand Champion-Truman Smith
Reagan Doherty Reserve Champion- Doherty Land and Livestock