COMMUNITY
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association awards three students scholarships
The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association awarded scholarships to three New Mexico students, recognizing their "hard work, dedication and commitment to the future of agriculture," according to the association.
"Supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders is one of the most important investments we can make in the future of our industry," said Tom Paterson, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association.
Kristie Gallacher, of Carrizozo, New Mexico, was awarded the $1,000 Young Cattlemen's Leadership Committee Scholarship. Gallacher has a strong agricultural background through Gallacher Land & Cattle Co. and will use the scholarship to further her education at Texas Tech University, where she is studying veterinary medicine. She hopes to return to rural New Mexico and serve her community.
Gallacher's dedication to continuing education, producer advocacy and veterinary medicine set her apart as a scholarship recipient, according to the association.
Wyatt Curry, of Roswell, New Mexico, was awarded the $500 Allied Industries Senior Scholarship. Curry has been involved in his community, participating in agronomy, meat judging, veterinary camps and other leadership activities. He has also achieved success in 4-H, FFA, livestock judging and academics. Curry plans to continue his education in animal science at Oklahoma State University.
The association said in a news release that Curry's achievements throughout high school demonstrate his passion for and commitment to agriculture and the livestock industry.
Isaac Smith, of Mosquero, New Mexico, also received the $500 Allied Industries Senior Scholarship. Throughout high school, Smith was involved in student leadership, basketball, FFA, 4-H and high school rodeo, and he was his class valedictorian. Smith plans to attend Lamar Community College in Lamar, Colorado, to study horse training and management.
The association said Smith's accomplishments in rodeo, FFA leadership and academics demonstrate his strong work ethic, character and dedication to his interests.
