Several Artesia students participating in FFA and 4-H had a big week at the New Mexico State Fair youth livestock shows.
Jules Cortese proudly smiles while holding the Reserve Champion Market Swine banner.
(Photo Courtesy Artesia FFA)
Taking overall Reserve Champion Market Swine honors was Jules Cortese with his Reserve Champion Cross. Cortese also won first-place ribbons with his light Cross and medium Hamp.
Picking up the Grand Champion award in the New Mexico Bred Swine show was Gracen Kuykendall, who topped the field with her hog, Wee. Right behind her in the Reserve Champion spot was Owen Golden.
Gracen Kuykendall smiles as she scratches her hog, Wee.
(Photo by Jessica Baca, Albuquerque Journal)
Owen Golden tends to his pig.
(Photo by Jessica Baca, Albuquerque Journal)
Klanclie Conklin smiles as she displays her showmanship banner.
(Photo Courtesy Artesia FFA)
Klanclie Conklin, meanwhile, earned distinction as the Reserve Champion Junior Showman and made the sale with her second-place Market Goat.
Also making the upcoming sale were:
MARKET LAMBS
• Caylee Shockey
• Jaylee Joy
• Bailey Trujillo
• Maddisun Mancha
MARKET GOATS
• Creed Hughes
MARKET SWINE
• Kaley King
• J'Lee England
MARKET STEER
• Sammy Fodge
• Stetson Quintanilla
• Caden Golden
Those wishing to purchase an animal, donate to a buyers' pool, or provide an add-on may contact Wayne Shockey, Eddy County Extension 4-H agent, at 575-430-2707.