Raymond Malcum Barnes

Raymond hired me for my first job with NMSU Cooperative Extension Service in April, 1976. He was a great co-worker and I learned so much for him. I especially appreciate the advice he gave me about my retirement choices--at that time we never think we are gonna get old! Thanks to him I mad good decisions and feel like I should thank him every day for my comfortable retirement. He was definately one of a kind and will be missed. Sincere condolences.

Tootsie and Roma and Jake my sympathy goes out to you all and your sweet families. Raymond was a true friend to me and my son, Jimmy Dale and grandson, Jesse. We love you very much.

Raymond was an amazing man who was never afraid to share his thoughts and ideas. Once he decided to try something new or to move to another part of the state, there was no discouraging him. I'm so thankful that he and Tootsie were able to travel in their later years to enjoy the beauty of our Southwest and to see their grandchildren out in the rodeo ring. My condolences to his family. Raymond was surely "one of a kind!!" Jeanne Gleason, with NMSU's College of Agricultural,...