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UNM weighs in on artificial intelligence

Michael Smith
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UNM weighs in on artificial intelligence

El Rito Media News Services

As generative artificial intelligence engines continue to increase in usage and sophistication, there have been growing numbers of headlines about people having romantic relationships with these models.

In June, Chris Smith, a father living with his partner and their two-year-old daughter, made headlines after proposing to an artificial intelligence voice-based chatbot named “Sol” that he created using ChatGPT.

Smith started using ChatGPT to mix music, but later trained the bot to help him with his hobbies and have a “flirty personality,” according to CBS Saturday Morning.

After feeling loss due to the bot’s memory reset, Smith considered his feelings to be “actual love,” Smith said in a CBS Saturday Morning interview.

Smith understood that the bot could not love him back and is “essentially a tech-assisted imaginary friend,” he said in the CBS interview. This raises important questions about how AI systems — like large language models — are designed to simulate human interaction.

Large language models — AI models trained on large amounts of data to perform tasks — are trained to mimic patterns in human language and predict what a person would be likely to say, said Melanie Moses, a University of New Mexico computer science professor.

“They are very good at mimicking emotions, so it’s very easy to mistake their responses for actually feeling emotions,” Moses said.

As a society, we are far from AI that feels emotions, Moses said.

“What’s on the other side of a conversation is not what we are used to; it’s not a person,” Moses said. “It’s something very different that we don’t fully understand.”

Bruno Gagñon, a UNM psychology professor who teaches a course on the psychology of love, wrote in a statement to the Daily Lobo that a relationship with an AI bot is inherently different from a human partner.

“Some scripts or love stories are symmetrical while others are asymmetrical. Symmetrical stories are those in which both partners are equals in affection, support, and growth. Asymmetrical love stories are those where one partner has more power or responsibility than the other, leading to an imbalance in the relationship. Generally speaking, symmetrical love stories are healthier and more sustainable. The human AI companion love story is, I believe by default, an asymmetrical one,” Gagñon wrote.

Our conceptions about what love can be are strongly influenced by the “scripts” we adopt. These scripts act as blueprints that we follow that impact who we seek as partners and the expectations we have for the very concept of what love is or should be. Scripts can be authored by our parents, culture, ethnicity, gender, media use, attachment histories, partners and experiences throughout our most formative years, Gagñon wrote.

Humans have an innate need to form strong emotional bonds and when faced with distress or a lack of human connections, individuals may seek emotional support from other sources, including AI chatbots, Gagñon wrote.

“So can AI fulfill attachment functions like providing relief from distress, and foundation for exploring, and a desire for close contact. It appears the answer is yes. Yes, a human can become attached to an AI bot. And to the extent that love and attachment are deeply connected, the human AI relationship can be described as a loving one,” Gagñon wrote.

Eddy County native finds angling success with kayak

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Eddy County native finds angling success with kayak

Mike Smith
Carlsbad Current-Argus
msmith@currentargus.com

Anthony Barrera picked up his first fishing pole 30 years ago while growing up in Artesia. He enjoyed fishing along the banks of the Pecos River but he wanted more – he yearned to fish in places he couldn’t get to by walking.

Today, he fishes from a kayak instead of a riverbank and he competes in tournaments all across the United States.

“I fished (at) Black River, the Pecos at the (Carlsbad) Beach,” Barrera said. “We would go to the Flumes (north of Carlsbad) for sunfish.” With his kayak, Barrera now can “get the spots … I always wanted (to fish) and it’s paid off. It’s been a great experience to live out my childhood dream to get to spots that I normally couldn’t if I didn’t have my kayak.”

Barrera, 44, discovered the joys of kayak fishing in 2020.

“I came into it through a friend,” he said during a telephone interview from Albuquerque where he works for Sandia National Laboratories and fishes in his free time. “It’s easier for me to store a kayak in my garage with limited space for a boat. I don’t have to have that maintenance upkeep of a bass boat.

“It’s really fun to be out there on a kayak and visiting new places, it’s been a great experience.”

“With my kayak,” Barrera said, “I am able to cover more area … and catch some really nice fish. At Elephant Butte I am able to fish in areas that are not pressured by other anglers. The kayak allows me to start on the west side and go across to the east side.”

Fishing the bank, he said, is limited by obstacles posed by terrain, including salt cedar, rocks, steep drop-offs, thick vegetation and muddy marsh areas.

Kayaks are ideal for fishing because of their construction and adaptability, Barrera said.

“The kayaks we use in tournaments are generally sit-on-top kayaks.” he said. “They are considered better for fishing due to their stability, ease of entry and exit, and ability to accommodate fishing gear. They are also easier to customize for fishing and allow for standing, which is beneficial for casting and visibility. They can be powered by an electric motor. We transport them with a trailer or in the bed of a truck.”

Barrera competes in the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak Series and after a slow start, he said, he’s rising to the challenge of tournament fishing.

“Last year was my best year,” he said. “I had two first-place (finishes), a second place, a third place and several top 10s. This year I’ve had four top-10 finishes. I haven’t won any.”

In May, he finished sixth at the 11th Annual New Mexico Kayak Anglers tournament at Elephant Butte Lake near Truth or Consequences and he also finished sixth during a May tournament hosted by New Mexico Kayak Bass Fishing (NMKBF).

Barrera finished fifth during the NMKBF June Fishing Showdown. On July 12, he finished seventh at the Wyoming Kayak Bassmasters Tournament in Wheatland, Wyoming.

Barrera said interest in kayak fishing has grown nationwide over the past five years.

“Everybody is stepping up their game. It’s just awesome how much the sport is growing,” he said.

According to the Data Intelo Consulting website, interest in kayak fishing in the United States was forecast to grow by 5.9% percent from 2024 to 2032. The pastime’s market size is expected to grow to about $1.35 billion, according to the research and marketing firm.

“The growth factor driving this market includes the increasing popularity of recreational fishing and water sports, coupled with advancements in kayak manufacturing technologies and materials,” stated Data Intelo.

Barrera has passed along his love of fishing to his 12-year-old son Maverick – but Maverick sees the sport in a different light.

“I’ve taken him out on a kayak, and he actually enjoys fishing from the bank more than the kayak. So, we’re quite opposite,” Barrera said.

Finer points of kayak fishing

Barrera encourages new kayak anglers to find a partner before hitting the waters.

“Everybody will be there to help you out. I have experienced this from Arizona to Texas (and) now Wyoming and Colorado. It’s a great time to reconnect with yourself and be out there in nature and explore different lakes,” he said.

Barrera said the amount of fishing equipment you need can vary. He said some people just carry a couple of fishing rods and a small tackle box.

“I thought I carried a lot of gear,” he said. “I finally met somebody who carried more than me. I usually carry eight fishing rods and I thought that was a lot. We met somebody that carried 13 fishing rods in his kayak. It was a sight to see.”

Along with rods and tackle, Barrera carries a wireless fish finder, a portable device that uses sonar technology to provide data on fishing conditions and help anglers locate fish.

As the fishing season winds down, he said, his goal is to qualify for the national kayak fishing tournament in 2026.

“We’re trying to work through and find out how we can get more people in the sport and qualify more people for the national event,” Barrera said.

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 extension-2361.

Denison gets to work as Eddy County Fair Queen

Michael Smith
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Denison gets to work as Eddy County Fair Queen

Mike Smith
Carlsbad Current-Argus
msmith@currentargus.com

Artesia’s Baylee Denison didn’t have much time to bask in her new role as Eddy County Fair Queen after claiming the crown from outgoing queen Taylor Salter.

Baylee’s July 25 coronation as fair queen was immediately followed by her first official duty: handing out ribbons and banners to her fellow 4-H and Future Farmers of America members during the 4-H/FFA awards ceremony at the Eddy County Fairgrounds’ livestock barn show ring.

“I didn’t think I was going to win. It made my heart race,” said Denison, a 15-year-old sophomore at Artesia High School.

Although Baylee was officially awarded the title of fair queen last Friday, she actually won the crown during a contest held July 19 in the food court building after the annual pre-fair cleanup of the fairgrounds.

Denison and two other contestants – Meagan McKibben from Carlsbad and Paisley Phillips from Artesia – competed before a panel of judges, who rated the would-be fair queens in five categories including a speech that accounted for 40% of the final score and a personal Interview that was worth 30%. Modeling, impromptu questions and professionalism each accounted for 10%.

Denison said she had to go through an extensive preparation process.

“Tons of shopping. Getting my hair done. I had to write a speech and practice it all the time,” she said.

She found time despite juggling an active and busy schedule at the fair that included showing sheep and goats in the livestock competition.

“There’s a lot of work with the animals and more work with my FFA chapter,” Denison said.

As fair queen, will Denison serve as an ambassador for the fair and Eddy County, handing out awards, riding in parades, participating in the 2026 county fair and performing other duties as requested by the fair board or superintendent, according to guidelines posted on the fair’s website.

“I have been so proud of Taylor,” said Artesia High School FFA advisor Haley Ellett. “She has represented the Eddy County Fair, Artesia FFA and herself exceptionally well. She is an active leader in our FFA chapter and will serve as the 2025-26 chapter president. She is truly a leader for others.”

“This means a lot to her,” said Baylee’s dad, Drew Denison. “Winning that contest is a little bit of recognition for the hours she spends in the barn with her animals.”

Mom Lindsey Denison said Baylee was involved with the Cottonwood 4-H and FFA for seven years.

Youth organizations such as 4-H and FFA teach the youth of today important life skills and caretaking, Drew Denison said: “FFA and 4-H is important to building those good adults.”

Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 extension-2361.

Self-Denial

Michael Smith
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Self-Denial

Ty Houghtaling

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matt 16:24

Self-denial is the call of Christ. He modeled it in his short life here in the world and He called all who would dare follow Him to deny self. Our culture is consumed with instant gratification. Self-control or self-denial is so very foreign to the everyday individual. Now, athletes understand self-denial. They see the value in disciplining their bodies for a goal, but even modern athletes feel the increasing pressure to “have it all, all the time”. I asked an online AI to write a short commentary on why self-denial is beneficial, here are some of the highlights:

1.      Practicing self-denial can sharpen one’s focus on higher goals and deeper values. It allows individuals to break free from the tyranny of impulse, cultivating discipline, patience, and resilience. When someone chooses restraint over indulgence, they’re not losing freedom—they’re exercising it.

2.      Moreover, self-denial fosters empathy and spiritual maturity. By setting aside personal desires, one opens space to consider the needs of others more fully, echoing the sacrificial love that Jesus exemplified. The Christian tradition doesn’t glorify suffering for its own sake, but rather for the transformation it brings—how denying oneself can prepare the soul for higher service and draw the heart nearer to God. (copilot.microsoft.com)

Side note: my prompt said nothing about Christianity or the Bible or even Jesus, yet those lines above is what the online AI wrote. I have asked spiritual questions before of this particular service and so I guess the algorithms were working as they are supposed to, but it is still interesting that the web went to Jesus’ call for self-denial in its commentary without specifically being asked to.

In a society that champions endless consumption, self-denial can be a radical concept. Jesus knows whatever it is that you are still holding on to. He knows that you are struggling with something that is keeping you away from more of His blessings. Whatever it is, let it go! Take up His cross and follow Him. It is a radical call and it will literally change your life forever.

Artesia offensive lineman learns lessons from FFA 

Todd Fuqua
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Artesia offensive lineman learns lessons from FFA 

JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com

Kyle Bean, a junior at Artesia High School, is more than just a football player. Bean is a risk-taker and unafraid to blaze a trail, whether in football or agriculture.  

His agriculture teacher at Artesia, Haley Ellett, came up to him and said, “If you are not going to show chickens, then you should do this cake.” Ellett thought it would be funny if he were the first boy among all the girls who entered the competition to win. 

Bean said he thought that it didn’t seem like a bad idea. He received help with the cake from his mother, Raelynn Bean. 

Cake judging 

Bean said the cake contest was judged based on taste, not appearance. He also had to write an essay of less than 600 words about his experiences in 4-H and FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America. 

Bean, 17, wrote an essay about showing dairy heifers. He has been doing that since he was in third grade, when he was 9 years old.  

“The most important lesson I learned is to shut the gate,” Bean said. “If you don’t shut the gate, it is going to be a long night trying to get your heifers back into the gate.” 

Bean said that one night, his mother received a notification on her phone from Ring doorbell that packages had arrived. Bean found this weird because it was 2 a.m. when the notification was sent. The heifers were ringing the doorbell, trying to get inside.  

Bean’s mom woke him up to try to get five heifers in the gate. The only problem was that it was pitch black outside as he and his mom searched for an all-black heifer. 

Bean wins 

Bean said the cake he baked had a United States flag design. Its flavor was vanilla with blueberries and strawberries. 

ExxonMobil partnered with the Eddy County Fair Board to offer scholarships to graduating seniors in 2025, totaling $20,000. With the win, Bean received 25% of the money, and the other 75% went to the graduating seniors. 

Bean found out he won when he was at home, getting ready to clip heifers while preparing to go to the fair. 

His mother asked him to come outside, and Bean thought he might be in trouble. His mother handed him the cellphone, and as he looked at it, he started to smile. 

“I was not expecting it,” Bean said. “I still laugh whenever someone tells me good job.” 

Bean is the District 5 (southeastern corner of New Mexico) vice president for FFA and wants to become a state officer. He would also like to be the District 5 president and state vice president. 

Bean said that he has learned lessons from FFA and football that translate to each other. 

“You get out what you put in,” Bean said. “The main thing that I have learned is if you want something badly, you have to work for it.” 

Bean won Class Three (separate age groups) in the dairy heifer show this year as well as three second place finishes.  

Bean said the advice he would give to any student or athlete is that if you want to achieve anything in life, you must put in the work. 

jtkeith can be reached at 575-420-0061, or on X@JTKEITH1.

Football player takes first place at fair 

Todd Fuqua
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Football player takes first place at fair 

JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com

Colton Sandmann, a 15-year-old freshman at Artesia Junior High School, helps raise lambs and shows market lambs, which are 5 months old, at the Eddy County Fair. 

Sandmann got his start in farming by working on his grandmother’s farm in Lovington. He has been doing this since he was 8 years old. 

Sandmann is an offensive lineman for Artesia Junior High.  

He said working with lambs and ewes, along with playing football, has taught him patience.  

“You have to stand in the ring and wait for the judges,” Sandmann said. “You have to have patience with your animal.”  

At the fair this year, Sandmann won first place with his cross-ewe lamb and placed fourth with his cross lamb (with a red, black and white spotted coat). 

Sandmann said that he wants to be a rancher and wielder when he graduates from high school.  

Sandmann raises his lambs from birth. His day often starts at 5 a.m. He feeds them at 6:30 a.m., then goes to school, attends football practice and finally feeds them again after he gets home. If he has a game, his father will feed them. However, on a typical day, he feeds his animals at 6 p.m. 

“Taking care of these animals takes a lot of effort,” Sandmann said. “And a lot of work.” 

“I have seen a lot of patience in my son since he started farming and playing football,” said his mother, Kendra Powell. 

“Those animals are not easy to work with,” Powell said. “Those lambs have personalities of their own. It teaches you to calmly go about showing them rather than being rough with them. Football teaches you how to be rough.” 

 jtkeith can be reached at 575-420-0061, or on X@JTKEITH1.

Chili Cook-Off is more than a taste test 

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Chili Cook-Off is more than a taste test 

JT Keith
Artesia Daily Press
jtkeith@elritomedia.com

The winner of the 80th annual Eddy County Fair Chili Cook-Off was Lance Moore of Barrelhead Cookers. He took first place in the Classic Chili Cook-Off division and second place in All Chili Goes on Saturday at the Covered Arena. 

Moore said he cooks chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork and has been a competitive barbecue chef for the last 12 years. 

Moore, who is from Carlsbad, won the Classic Chili Cook-Off at the Eddy County Fair in 2023. Moore said he does private catering and events and is opening a restaurant in Carlsbad.  

“There are six different chili spices in the chili,” Moore said without revealing the secret to his recipe. “I get lucky now and then.” 

Misty Price, who previously competed in the Chili Cook-Off, has served as the director of the cook-off since 2023. She said the fair has expanded to include salsa judging in 2024.  

Price said 17 teams were competing this year, with over 200 people attending to taste the chili.   

“Oh, it went great,” Price said. “It was a good turnout, and I am thrilled.” 

The judges of the event were the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office and Eddy County first responders.  

The Chili Cook-Off was about more than just chili, as musician Fabian Romero sang songs and couples danced the two-step. A father held his 3-year-old daughter in his arms, sweeping her around the dance floor as both laughed and smiled. 

jtkeith can be reached at 575-420-0061, or on X@JTKEITH1.

Artesia moves forward with city administrator job

Michael Smith
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Artesia moves forward with city administrator job

Rebecca Hauschild
For the Artesia Daily Press

Artesia Mayor John Henry could be getting some help running the city after city councilors on Tuesday, July 22, approved a job description for a city administrator and moved forward toward creating the position.

Councilors voted 5-0 to approve the job description.

City staff planned to bring a proposal addressing the job’s salary to the City Council for a vote at a future meeting.

The new position will focus on improving interdepartmental coordination, tracking ongoing projects, and supporting the mayor in administrative duties, officials said.

Henry, who also serves as a state representative for District 54, covering portions of Eddy, Chaves and Otero counties, said a city administrator would not only reduce strain on the mayor position, but also create consistency among municipal departments.

According to the job description included in the city council’s agenda packet, the administrator “assists the Mayor by performing and coordinating responsible administrative work in city operations (impacting all City departments).”

The post would also be “responsible for oversight management for capital project & budget planning, coordinating activities of the senior leadership group and integrates interdepartmental activities,” read the description.

“I believe our goal is to, once we get the job description approved, we’ll have a proposal for the salary, and everyone can get their two cents in,” said Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Youtsey.

Other business

Development/Infrastructure Director Byron Landfair reported crews have moved on to Phase 2 of the 26th Street project. Phase one was extended 20 days primarily because of the quality of blocks delivered for the retaining wall, according to Landfair.

He also reported the waterline replacement project on Grant Avenue moved to Phase 2 with work happening between 20th Street and 26th Street.

Eastbound traffic on Grand Avenue is currently closed with the westbound lane open. The South 2nd Street and Richardson Avenue rehab project is complete. Landfair reported his department currently has  projects in progress to increase the city’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The city recently received a bid for $3.33 million for two new airport hangers. The project was funded in the 2024 budget. Work is also underway on remodeling of the terminal building and is expected to be complete in time for the Roswell Air Races in September.

Culinary confidential

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Culinary confidential

Bruce Lesman

Southwest New Mexico Cuisine: Bold Flavors, Deep Roots

The Southwest New Mexico’s region’s food heritage began with the Ancestral Puebloans, who grew the “Three Sisters” crops—corn, beans, and squash—long before European contact. The Spanish arrived in the late 1500s, bringing livestock, fruit trees, garlic, and the now-iconic chile pepper. Under Mexican rule in the early 1800s, tortillas, tamales, and enchiladas became widespread. After U.S. annexation, Anglo traditions introduced flour and new baking techniques, but the core Southwest New Mexican flavors remained intact.

Hatch chile: A New Mexican icon

No ingredient symbolizes New Mexico more than the Hatch chile. Grown in the Hatch Valley along the Rio Grande, these chiles thrive in the region’s sun-soaked days and cool nights. Hatch chiles are prized for their smoky heat and rich flavor—so much so that they’ve earned global culinary fame. Every fall, towns across the state fill with the aroma of roasting chiles, a ritual as much as a recipe.

Trendy chile relleno with crispy pork belly & ranchero sauce

*A modern twist on a classic dish—bold and savory with a touch of indulgence.*

Ingredients (Serves 4):

Hatch Chile’s

• 4 large roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled and seeded

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Asadero cheese

• 3 eggs, separated

• 1/4 cup flour

• Oil for frying

Crispy pork belly

Cut pork belly into 4 3/4-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

Sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.

Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes until tender.

Uncover and cook on high until the pieces are crispy and golden.

Ranchero sauce:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 large ripe tomato, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned crushed tomato)

• 1/4 cup chopped roasted green chile (optional)

• 1/4 tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. To make the ranchero sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add tomatoes, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10–15 minutes, then blend if desired for a smoother sauce.

2. Stuff each roasted Hatch chile with Monterey Jack or Asadero cheese and 4 ¾ pieces crispy pork belly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

3. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in beaten yolks, flour, and milk to make a batter.

4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each stuffed chile into the batter and fry until golden on all sides.

5. Serve with warm ranchero sauce spooned over the top.

Bruce Lesman holds a bachelor of science in hotel, food, and travel management, and an associate degree in culinary arts. He’s also serves as corporate food and bevarate director as Seabourn and Cunard cruise lines and as vice president at Canyon Ranch Health and Fitness Resorts.

Here are the results of the Eddy County Fair’s indoor competitions

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Here are the results of the Eddy County Fair’s indoor competitions

Animal Science

Beef Cattle Junior 1st Coby Norman, Novice Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Koy Burnett, 2nd Laityn Grantham, Senior 1st Kambry Grantham.

Dairy Cattle Novice Sweepstakes 1st Torrance Hughes, Senior 1st Payton Norman

Dairy Goat Senior 1st Payton Norman

Meat Goat Junior 1st Coby Norman, Senior 1st Payton Norman, 2nd Kabrea Heady

Dog II: Bounding Away Junior 1st Coby Norman

Cat I: Purr-fect Pals Senior 1st Payton Norman

Cat II: Climbing Up Junior 1st Coby Norman

Horse Science Junior 1st Coby Norman, Senior 1st Payton Norman, 2nd Sam Fodge

Poultry Production Novice 1st Sawyer Schonlau, Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Payton Norman

Rabbit I: What’s Hoppening Senior 1st Calissa Norman, 2nd Payton Norman

Rabbit II: Making Tracks Junior 1st Coby Norman

Market Lamb Senior 1st Payton Norman

Sheep Production Junior 1st Coby Norman, Senior 1st Caylee Shockey

Market Swine Senior 1st Juliane Cortese, 2nd Brooklynne Ivans, 3rd James King, 4th Payton Norman, 5th John King

The Normal Animal Junior 1st Jersee Smith

Animal Disease Junior 1st Coby Norman, Senior 1st Payton Norman

Animal Health and Our World Junior 1st Coby Norman

Pet Pals Novice 1st Xandyn Granger

Hamster Junior 1st Coby Norman, Senior 1st Payton Norman

Guinea Pig Senior 1st Payton Norman

Birds(Indoor) Novice 1st Kesslyn Heady, Senior 1st Payton Norman

Arts and Crafts

Self Determined Arts (acrylic) Novice 1st Hunter Watts, Senior Sweepstakes 1st Alison Green

Self-Determined Arts (ink or pencil drawing) Junior 1st Lillian Necaise, 2nd Becca Goetz

Self-Determined Arts (watercolor) Junior 1st Liberty Barrett, 2nd Lillian Necaise

Self-Determined Arts (miscellaneous) Senior 1st Calissa Norman, Junior 2nd Katherine Barnhart, Novice 3rd Justinian Barnhart

Self-Determined Crafts (metal) Junior 1st Kaden Bishop, Senior 1st Adalyn Troost

Self-Determined Crafts (sculpture) Junior 1st Chloe Green

Self-Determined Crafts (wooden) Junior Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Adisynn Carmichael

Self- Determined Hobby (model kit) Novice 1st Carter Riggs, 2nd Jade Lewis

Self-Determined Hobby (lego kit xsmall) Novice 1st Carter Riggs, Jade Lewis

Self-Determined Hobby (lego kit small) Novice 1st Jade Lewis

Self-Determined Hobby (lego kit med.) Novice 1st Carter Riggs

Consumer Education & Home Management

 Framed Fabric Senior 1st Jaislyn Rollins

Simple Covered Can Junior 1st Savannah Martinez, 2nd Bayleigh Ellis, Novice 1st Peyton Hernandez, 2nd Chanlyie Hernandez, Senior 1st Jaislyn Rollins, 2nd Ryan Davis, 3rd Shyann Quintanilla, 4th Geremiah West, 5th Stetson Quintanilla

Advanced Covered Can Junior 1st Jonah Pope, 2nd Kaden Bishop, Novice 1st Cohen Brown, Senior 1st Trevor Pope

Covered Box Novice Peyton Hernandez

Article for Living Room Junior 1st Savannah Martinez, Novice 1st Danny McIntire, 2nd Peyton Hernandez

Article for Bedroom Junior 1st Savannah Martinez

Article for Kitchen Junior 1st Savannah Martinez, Novice 1st Peyton Hernandez

Self-Determined Consumer Junior 1st Chelsea Melvin

Creative Arts

Dog Collar Novice 1st Kylie Gwash, 2nd Kinsley Snowden

Knife Sheath Junior 1st Payton Kennedy, 2nd Johnathan Lopez, 3rd Luke Jurva, 4th Grayden kuhn Novice 1st Jeff Baughman, 2nd Patton Baughman, 3rd Trent Kuhn, Senior 1st Allison Ackland, 2nd Joey Lopez, 3rd Shannon Goetz

Other Stamped Item

Junior 1st Payton Kennedy, 2nd Karsyn Kruegel, 3rd Becca Goetz, Novice 1st Bristol Denison, 2nd Abriena Morgan

Unit II Exhibit Board Senior 1st Landon Hendricks

Unit III Wallet/checkbook cover Novice 1st Bronc Davis, 2nd Kolt Davis

Unit III Belt Novice 1st Jasen Hunt

Unit I Braiding Exhibit Board Novice 1st Ace Elkins

Unit II Cobra Braid Stickman Novice 1st Abriena Morgan

Unit II Knot Bracelet Novice 1st Paisley Mobley

Unit II Other items using knots Junior 1st Lillian Necaise

Self-Determined Braiding Exhibit Junior 1st Kaden Bishop

Unit I Embroidery for yourself Senior 1st Payton Norman

Unit II Embroidery Senior 1st Morgan Fisher

Unit I Cross Stitch pre-stamped Senior 1st Payton Norman

Unit I Scarf, Cap Junior 1st Liberty Barrett, 2nd Savannah Martinez

Unit I Pillow using granny square Junior Savannah Martinez, Senior 1st Johannah Miller, 2nd Payton Norman

Unit II Potholder using basic crochet Senior 1st Johannah Miller

Unit I One Small article illustrating square Junior 1st Carsyn Fisher, 2nd Bristol Sandmann, 3rd Tracelynn Alcorn, Senior 1st Colton Sandmann, 2nd Payton Norman

Unit II One article using different knots Senior Sweepstakes 1st Morgan Fisher

Self-Determined Fibercraft Novice 1st Tracelynn Alcorn

One Glazed item Senior 1st Mabel Valenzuela, 2nd Chance Boans

One under glazed item Senior 1st Chace Boans

One hand molded clay item Novice 1st Tegan Frost, 2nd Samuel Clemmons

One Wheel formed Novice 1st Tegan Frost

Unit I set of 2 portraits Novice 1st Deagan Kuykendall

Unit I set of 2 shadow photos Senior 1st Dexter Crosby

Unit I Birds eye view Junior 1st David Clemmons, 2nd Coltan Necaise

Unit I Black & White photo Junior 1st Adisynn Carmichael, 2nd Kendi Burnett, 3rd Coltan Necaise, 4th Colten Platt, 5th Bayleigh Ellis, Novice 1st Joleigh Guy, 2nd Chloe Platt, 3rd Emery Gomez, 4th Cohen Brown, 5th Kimber Maley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley, 2nd Makayla Monk, 3rd Armani Montes, 4th Aiden Cox

Flash Photo Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Junior 1st Luke Jurva, Senior Gracen Kuykendall

Unit II Creative Use of color photo Novice 1st Emery Gomez

Unit III Action Photo Novice 1st Gunnar Barrett Senior 1st Jacelyn Lopez

Unit III Still Life Photo Novice 1st Gunnar Barrett, Senior 1st Shannon Goetz

Unit III Silhouette Photo Novice 1st Emery Gomez

Unit III Color Photo converted to black & white Novice 1st Emery Gomez, Senior 1st Peyton Troost, 2nd Ashton Craft

1 Scrapbook page Novice 1st Cohen Brown

2 Scrapbook pages Novice 1st Kinsley Snowden

Pair of Earrings Junior 1st Kendi Burnett, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior Payton Norman

Leather Bracelets Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, 2nd Jesslyn Joy

Necklace Senior 1st Payton Norman

Bookmark Junior 1st Kaden Bishop

One Complete Set Senior Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Emily Huskey, 2nd Payton Norman

Other Item Memory Wire Junior 1st Lillian Necaise

Origami House Senior 1st Mabel Valenzuela

Origami Piano Senior 1st Mabel Valenzuela

Origami Crane Novice 1st Covey Smith, Senior 1st Payton Norman, 2nd Mabel Valenzuela

Origami Ball Senior 1st Mabel Valenzuela, 2nd Alexa Melendez, 3 Jacee Smith

Origami Four leaf Clover Senior 1st Mabel Valenzuela

Origami item not in book Novice 1st Klancee Folmar

Home Economics

Unit I Sewing tool kit Junior Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Kayti Greenwood

Unit I Simple Gathered Skirt Junior 1st Kayti Greenwood

Unit I Quick & Easy Tote Bag Junior 1st Kayti Greenwood, 2nd Lillian Necaise, Novice 1st Carsyn Fisher

Skirt and Top Novice 1st Klancee Folmar

T-Shirt Senior 1st Caleb Clemmons

Super Duffle Bag Senior Sweepstakes 1st Morgan Fisher

Embellished Shirt Senior 1st Mia Duran

Embellished Shoes Senior 1st Mia Duran

Embellished Hat Novice 1st Klancee Folmar

Rag Throw Novice 1st Klancee Folmar

Quick & Easy Pillowcase Novice 1st Carsyn Fisher

Rag Quilt Pillow Novice 1st Klancee Folmar

3 Biscuits Senior 1st Payton Norman

3 Plain Muffins Novice 1st Peyton Hernandez

3 Chocolate Chip Cookies Junior 1st Savannah Martinez, 2nd Sullivan Crosby, 3rd Kayti Greenwood, 4th Adeline Swarengin, Novice 1st Carsyn Fisher, 2nd Kamryn Conklin, 3rd Justinian Barnhart, Senior 1st Ainsley Troublefield, 2nd Trynli McCullogh, 3rd Katie Dowell, 4th Payton Norman

3 Snickerdoodle Junior 1st Savannah Martinez, Novice 1st Presley Gaines, 2nd Drew Cox, 3rd Joleigh Guy, 4th Bristol Denison, Senior 1st Jaislyn Rollins, 2nd Baylee Denison

3 brownies Junior 1st Savannah Martinez, 2nd Katherine Barnhart, Novice 1st Carsyn Fisher, 2nd Presley Gaines, 3rd Peyton Hernandez, Senior 1st Jaislyn Rollins, 2nd Mason McCullogh, 3rd Katie Dowell, 4th Alyssia Calderon, 5th Andres Olivas, 6th Payton Norman

Banana Nut Bread Junior 1st Chelsea Melvin, Senior 1st Meagan McKibben, 2nd Johannah Miller

Zucchini Bread Senior 1st Meagan McKibben, 2nd Johannah Miller, 3rd Hymylie Hernandez

3 Jam Thumbprint cookies Senior 1st Zaylynn Calderon, 2nd Hymylie Hernandez

2 Strawberry Scones Novice 1st Chanlyie Hernandez, Senior 1st Johannah Miller

Cornbread Junior 1st Chelsea Melvin

Fruit filled coffee cake Junior 1st Beau Hendricks

White Yeast Bread Senior 1st Payton Norman, 2nd Allie Elkins, 3rd Meagan McKibben

Double Crust Apple Pie Senior 1st Mia Duran

Round Yello Cake unfrosted Novice 1st Owen Golden

Yellow cake with Buttercream Senior 1st Katie Dowell, 2nd Johannah Miller

Chocolate cake with Chocolate buttercream Novice 1st Tracelynn Alcorn

Decorated single layer cake Junior 1st Lillian Necaise

Single Layer cake using WRI Junior 1st Ariana Beltran, Senior 1st Olivia Jefferson

One decorated cut up cake Senior 1st Johannah Miller

Water Bath Bread Butter pickles Senior 1st Klanclie Conklin, 1 Jar Tomato Salsa Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, Senior 1st Klanclie Conklin, 1 Jar Berries Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, 1 Jar Any Jam Novice 1st Rigoberto Martinez, senior 1st Olivia Jefferson, 2nd Anabelle Wells, 3rd Johannah Miller, 4th Paisley Phillips

Water Bath no sugar Jam Senior 1st Morgan Fisher

Pressure Canning 1 Jar Green Beans Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, 1 Jar Chile Peppers Novice 1st Aislyn Abercrombie, 1 Jar Corn Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, 1 Jar Carrots Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, 1 Jar Dried Green Beans Junior 1st Coby Norman

Horticulture & Agronomy

Poster Soils Junior 1st Abel Mobley, 2nd Kayti Greenwood, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley, 2nd Payton Norman

Display Board Junior 1st Abel Mobley, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Poster Plant Parts Junior 1st Able Mobley, 2nd Coby Norman, 3rd Kayti Greenwood, Novice 2nd Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Display Live plant Junior 1st Abel Mobley, Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, 2nd Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley,

Terrarium Junior 1st Kayti Greenwood, Novice 1st Presley Gaines

Floral Arrangement Senior 1st Kathryn Heath, 2nd Ashton Craft, 3rd Payton Norman

Exhibit Flower Gardening Junior 3rd Coby Norman

Exhibit Landscape Junior 3rd Coby Norman

Produce Basker Junior 1st Coby Norman, Novice Gus Conklin

Poster Range Plant Junior 1st Abel Mobley, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, 2nd Klancee Folmar, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Notebook Junior Sweepstakes 1st Kayti Greenwood, 2nd Able Mobley, Novice 1st Presley Gains, 2nd Paisley Mobley, 3rd Noan Mireles Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Self Determined Range Plant Junior 1st Abel Mobley, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Poster Forestry Junior Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Able Mobley, 2nd Kayti Greenwood, 3rd Coby Norman, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Forest Tree Collection Junior 1st Kayti Greenwood, Novice 1st Klancee Folmar, 2nd Noah Mireles, 3rd Presley Gaines

Self-Determined Forestry Junior 1st Able Mobley, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Natural Science

Discovering Wildlife Junior 3rd Coby Norman Novice 1st Cohen Brown, 2nd Noah Mireles, Senior 1st Trey Tarvin

Small Game Junior 1st Abel Mobley, 3rd Coby Norman, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley, 3rd Payton Norman

Waterfowl Management Junior 1st Abel Mobley, 2nd Kayti Greenwood, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Big Game Junior Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Abel Mobley, 2nd Kayti Greenwood, 3rd Coby Norman, Novice Sweepstakes 1st Presley Gaines, 2nd Paisley Mobley, 3rd Klancee Flomar, 4t Cohen Brown Senior, 1st Noah Mobley, 3rd Payton Norman

Furbearers Junior 1st Abel Mobley, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Trey Tarvin, 2nd Noah Mobley

Self-Determined Wildlife Junior 1st Abel Mobley, 2nd Kaden Bishop, Novice 1st Paisley Mobley, Senior 1st Noah Mobley

Rifle Junior 1st Coby Norman, Novice 1st Morgan Quarles, 2nd Gunner Heine

Pistol Junior 1st Coby Norman

Shotgun Junior 1st Coby Norman, Novice 1st Rigoberto Martinez, 2nd Timothy Standard, Senior 1st Jake Clyde, 2nd Ethan Lyles, 3rd Carter Atkins

Archery Junior 1st Ryan Florez, 2nd Coby Norman Novice 1st Torrance Hughes, 2nd Ezekiel Guell, 3rd Casen Crockett, 4th Kaydee Goff, 5th McKinly Goff, 6th Xykaya Villagas, 7th Khloe Thompson, Senior 1st Lexi Devenport, 2nd Ty Thompson

Muzzleloading Junior 1st Coby Norman

Poster Sports Fish Junior 1st Coby Norman

Poster Fly or Lure Junior 3rd Grayden Kuhn, Novice 1st Albert Calderon, 3rd Trent Kuhn, Senior 3rd Joel Lopez

Self-Determined  Sport Fishing Junior 1st Kaden Bishop

Personal Growth & Development

4-H Banner Novice 1st Klancee Folmar

4-H T-Shirt Die Cutter Novice 1st Carsyn Fisher, 2nd Maci Kennedy

4-H T-Shirt other technique Junior 1st Kaden Bishop, 2nd John Tupper, 3rd Grayden Kuhn, 4th Johnathan Lopez, 5th Rodeny Morales, 6th Becca Goetz, Novice 2nd Bane Hoff, 2nd Trent Kuhn, Senior 1st Mia Duran, 2nd Trayton Wells, 3rd Anabelle Wells, 4th Joseph Villagra 5th Joey Lopez, 6th Shannon Goetz

Decorated 4-H Fram Novice Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Torrance Hughes, 2nd Abriena Morgan

 Poster Participation Novice 1st Abriena Morgan

Self-Determined Citizenship Junior 1st Kaden Bishop

Written Speech Senior 1st Swayzee Folmar

Clowning Junior 1st Ariana Beltran, Senior 1st Payton Norman, 1st Taylor Beltran

Small Sand Art

Novice 1st Kalancee Folmar, Senior 1st Swayzee Folmar

Cornhusk Doll Junior 1st Lillian Necaise, Novice 1st Rylee England, Klancee Folmar, Senior 1st Swayzee Folmar

Craft of choice Junior 1st Coltan Necaise

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Self-Determined small engine Senior 1st Chance Boans

Name Plate Novice 1st Caige Sandmann, Senior 1st Colton Sandmann, 2nd Joslyn Frintz

Silhouettes Senior Alternate Sweepstakes 1st Isaac Huskey, 2nd A.C. Hendricks

Clover Novice 1st Presley Gaines, 2nd Jasen Hunt

Welding Junior 1st Abel Mobley, Senior 1st Grace Vannatta, 2nd Noah Mobley

Model Rocket Junior 1st Colton Necaise

Model Rocket Multi State Senior 1st Chance Boans

Measuring up Flower Box Novice 1st Liam Tryon, Senior 1st Mickale Pettus

Napkin or letter holder Novice 1st Noan Mireles

Birdhouse Junior 1st Jonah Pope, Senior 1st Jason Malone

Bookcase Senior 1st Morgan Fisher

Wood Science Junior Sweepstakes 1st Coby Norman, Senior 1st Benjamin Barnhart

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