4-H Program

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 4-H Program open up on October 8th, 2026

San Juan County has one of the largest 4-H youth enrollments in the state of New Mexico, with a membership of over 450 youth. The county fair provides 4-H members with a chance to show what they have learned with their completed projects, ranging from baking, electricity, and woodworking to training dogs and horses as well as raising and showing other livestock animals such as beef, swine, sheep, goat, rabbits and poultry. These projects teach the youth not only about their individual projects but also responsibility for finishing what they have begun.

The 4-H Program in San Juan County challenges youth to gain knowledge in various areas, including leadership, citizenship, personal growth and development, animal science, engineering science, plant science, natural science, cultural education, home economics, food and nutrition, consumer education, and home management, as well as the creative arts.

4-H Youth and Development

Our 4-H program offers a creative and supportive environment that enables all youth and adults to 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.

4-H Youth/Adult Enrollment

Q: How do I enroll in the San Juan County 4-H program?

A: All enrollment for 4-H is completed through the local Extension office. Families interested in joining 4-H should contact the Extension staff for more information. Families will work with the staff to identify 4-H clubs that meet the family's needs and schedule. Families are encouraged to attend a few 4-H Club meets before deciding on a club to join for the year. Once a family has selected a club, they may enroll in 4-H through the Zsuites website and complete all of the required documents.

Q: Who can enroll in 4-H?

A: Youth between the ages of 8 (and in the 3rd grade) and 18 (before January 1st of the 4-H year) may enroll in the 4-H program. Youth who are 5 and in Kindergarten may enroll as the non-competitive Cloverbud member.

If you are new to the San Juan County 4-H program, please contact us at 505-334-9496 before enrolling on zsuites.

Volunteers

The 4-H program is run by the 4-H Extension Agents and supported through community members who serve as volunteer leaders.

All new 4-H volunteer leaders are required to complete a Disclosure and Consent Form, as well as the Volunteer Application, and return these forms to the San Juan County Extension Office, along with a $10.00 processing fee. A leader's enrollment must be completed after being confirmed as a volunteer leader.

Dates to Remember

2026-2027 San Juan County 4-H enrollment opens October 8th, 2026.

Re-enrollment deadline is November 19th, 2026, this is for 4-H members that have already participated in the 4-H year 2025-2026.

4-H Enrollment closes on March 4th, 2027

Add or drop Projects closes on May 1st, 2027

Enrollment includes:
- Availability in the 4-H club of choice
- Z Suite Registration - Click this link!
- Medical/Code of Conduct Release Form
For Adult Volunteer Leaders:
- Background Check Application, $10.00 fee paid at the time of submitting the Application.
- Adult Training's/Clover Academy
- ZSuite Registration
- Medical/Code of Conduct Release form