Provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.
Discover techniques for creating sourdough bread and exploring the science of fermentation.
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 10:00 am - Noon
Valencia County CES Office, 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM
Free | RSVP required by Monday, April 6, 2026 to attend
Sourdough Flyer (PDF)
An introductory estate planning workshop for ages 15+
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Los Lunas Public Library, 460 Main Street NE Los Lunas, NM
Free! | RSVP required by Monday, April, 2026 to attend
Estate Planning Flyer (PDF)
Attend a FREE Garden Survival Series Workshop on how to get the best garden results through healthy soil, beneficial insects, and wildlife management.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:30 am - Noon
Los Lunas Public Library, 460 Main Street NE Los Lunas, NM
Free! | No RSVP required to attend
Garden Survival Series Flyer (PDF)
Series of 3 workshops perfect for beginners and backyard pitmasters! Learn to read cut sheets, understand beef processing, finding budget friendly meats, make your own sauce and seasoning, and learn how to care for your grill!
Class 1: Meats: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Class 2: Methods: Friday, May 8, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Class 3: Mastery: Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Valencia County CES Office, 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM
No Lab Fee | RSVP required by Monday, April 27, 2026 to attend
Sauce to Sizzle Flyer (PDF)
Learn cooking skills, discover how to save money when buying food, and explore food health & safety!
April through August 2026
Every Wednesday 4:30 pm
YDI 428 Los Lentes Road SE Los Lunas, NM
Free! | Sign up by emailing Katrina Uptain: kuptain@nmsu.edu
ICAN Classes Flyer (PDF)
County Program Director & Agricultural Agent: Sierra Cain
Administrative Secretary: Brenda Velasquez
FCS/4-H Agent: Crystal Garcia-Anaya
ICAN Nutrition Educator: Katrina Uptain
POSITION VACANT: 4-H/Youth Development Agent: valencia@nmsu.edu
Please feel free to reach out to us at anytime with any questions, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (we do close for lunch daily and observe all county holidays).
