Melanie Martinez

From:  The Leading Object Vol. 13, No. 10, October 1999 (A publication of the NMSU's College of Agriculture and Home Economics)
Melanie Martinez, of Chamita, recently began work as the 4-H agriculture agent in Rio Arriba County at Los Ojos.  For 75 percent of her time, Martinez will help organize 4-H activities for Rio Arriba County.  She also will devote 25 percent of her time to agricultural programs for adults.  "I would like to go back to my community and do something for the youth," she said/.  Martinez previously worked as a technician biologist with Los Alamos National Laboratory.  An Espanola Valley High School graduate, Martinez earned a bachelor's degree in soil science from NMSU in 1998.  In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, running and camping.

Melanie is now working for the New Mexico Environment Department, Drinking Water Bureau, Santa Fe.
Title:  Water Resource Specialist I
Phone:  (505) 827-1400 x1018
Address:  525 Camino De Los Marquez, Suite 4, Santa Fe, NM 87501
e-Mail: Melanie_Martinez@nmenv.state.nm.us