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Valencia County

Cooperative Extension Service

Provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.

Upcoming Events

Garden Survival Series

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)


Central NM Poultry Health Workshop

Date/Time: April 30, 2026 | 5 - 7 PM
Location: Bernalillo Extension 4-H Center
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Accommodations: April 16
Deadline: April 27 at 5 PM

During this free workshop updates on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) will be provided, as well as poultry biosecurity, and nutrition information. Refreshments will be provided.


Sauce to Sizzle: Meats, Methods, & Mastery Workshop Series

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)


ICAN (Ideas for Cooking & Nutrition) Classes

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)


Contact Us

Valencia County Extension Service
404 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: 505-565-3002
Email: valencia@nmsu.edu

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).