4-H Hall of Fame
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Helen Candelaria
Nominated by: Kornucopia 4-H Club
Inducted in: 2006
"Helen Candelaria of San Juan County Helen Candelaria has dedicated her life to raising her children and grand child in the San Juan County 4-H Program and in doing so has touched the lives of countless other youth. She has been an organizational leader, assistant leader, and project leader for over 27 years. With an emphasis on homemaking skills and leadership, she took special care that youth learn life skills they could use throughout their lifetime. Thousands of hours were spent fundraising, driving, and chaperoning for delegations to out of county activities, including Citizenship Washington Focus, State 4-H Conference and District Contests. Ms. Candelaria's dedication to 4-H youth in San Juan County has been endless. She was an inspiration for many youth to achieve success as lawyers, teachers, homemakers, welders, mechanics, carpenters, oil field workers and computer experts. Thank you, Mrs. Candelaria.
Ida Walter Carsten
Nominated by: Hidalgo County
Inducted in: 2002
A 22-year veteran of the Cotton City 4-H Club, Ida Walter Carsten has helped the young people in her area prepare for careers in home economics and family and consumer sciences. This progressive veteran has worked with many 4-H'ers over the years to improve their skills in cooking, sewing and demonstrations. She's also made time in her schedule to serve as clothing superintendent for the Hidalgo County Fair.
Tom & Norma Cecil
Nominated by: Colfax County Extension Office
Inducted in: 2004
Francis Chambliss
Nominated by: Floyd McAlister
Inducted in: 2005
Frances served as leader of the Valley 4-H Club in Roosevelt County for more than 20 years. Under her leadership, members were very active in county and state 4-H events. Frances helped many 4-H’ers complete record books to earn trips to the National 4-H Congress, including her daughter. Each year, her club members and their families celebrated the year with a trip to ski or fish. Frances has seen several members in her club become Extension agents and 4-H club leaders.
Carolyn Chance
Nominated by: Lea County Extension Office
Inducted in: 2004
Wayne Chenault
Nominated by: Johnny Ogden - Roosevelt County
Inducted in: 2003
Connie Collis
Nominated by: Sandoval County 4-H'ers and Volunteer
Inducted in: 2004
Maryellen Connor
Nominated by: State 4-H Office
Inducted in: 2002
For more than 13 years Maryellen Connor was the friendly, helpful face of the state 4-H office at NMSU. As a staff member she helped six 4-H department heads, but her true calling lay in working with senior 4-H'ers, helping them with everything from record books to travel plans. The West Virginia native will be fondly remembered for her years of dedication and service. Maryellen, who retired in 1992, truly made the best better.