4-H Hall of Fame
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Harry & Nancy Teague
Nominated by: Lea County Extension Office
Inducted in: 2004
Marjorie Thigpen
Nominated by: Eddy County
Inducted in: 2002
Eddy County's Marjorie Belle Funk Thigpen can trace her 4-H roots back more than eight decades. She was a member of Cottonwood 4-H Club from the age of 8, which swept her through her high school years and onward to some 22 years as a 4-H leader. One of her key contributions has been her service as director of the Eddy County Fair Board and as a judge, particularly for dress revues and clothing projects."
Deanna Thornton
Nominated by: Norbert McCaw
Inducted in: 2005
Deanna has been a great asset to the 4-H program in Otero County and southern New Mexico by serving on the Otero Fair Board and the Southern New Mexico 4-H Club Foundation. During her time in 4-H, she has been a member, a leader and the treasurer for the Otero Fair. For 30 years, Deanna has owned Scott Able 4-H Camp, providing an outdoor mountain experience to thousands of children. Her love for this camp has enabled her to give young people from across New Mexico lifelong 4-H memories.
Gene & Barbara Thornton
Nominated by: Patrick Torres
Inducted in: 2005
The Thorntons have had a significant role in Santa Fe County 4-H program for almost 20 years. In 1986, Gene began a four-year term as chairman of the fair board. He accomplished many things in this position, including gaining county support to construct a county fair building and small animal barn. He also organized a buyers club. Gene is a charter member of the Santa Fe County Farm and Livestock Bureau. Before moving to Santa Fe, he was the Extension agent in Otero County from 1971 to 1981. Barbara became involved as the sheep superintendent for seven years. It wasn’t long until the Thorntons took over as organizational leaders for the Four Seasons 4-H Club in 1987. Since then, they have continued to contribute to the buyers club, purchase animals from the Junior Livestock Sale, serve as record book judges, donate to the Kids & Kows & More educational program and allow their ranch to be used for shooting sports training and contests. Because of their generosity, the Santa Fe County 4-H Council awarded them the Meritorious Award in 2003.
Iven Thygerson
Nominated by: Hidalgo County
Inducted in: 2002
The late Iven Thygerson grew up as a 4-H member in Hidalgo County in the 1930s. During World War II, 4-H and the county fair ceased to operate; Iven was instrumental in helping to revive both in the 1950s. For more than 20 years he served as a club and boys project leader for livestock, poultry, horses, gardening, field crops and talent contests. He organized the Hidalgo County Fair's livestock and 4-H horse show and served on the board for more than 30 years. He also served on the Hidalgo County 4-H Council and on county and state advisory boards.
Ed Tinsley
Nominated by: Steve Paternoster
Inducted in: 2003
Donna Townsend
Nominated by: Sheila Massey - Hidalgo County
Inducted in: 2003