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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

Crop Considerations for Reduced Water in the Middle Rio Grande Region – 2025 Update

Dr. Mark Marsalis, NMSU Extension Forage Specialist, Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas

Crop Consideration for Reduced Water Letter-March 2025


Ask a Master Gardener

Visit our Master Gardeners at growers markets in August!

Belen Growers Market | Friday: August 8, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Bosque Farms Growers Market Saturday: August 9, 2025 | 7:30 am - Noon

Los Lunas Growers Market | Tuesday: August 12, 2025 | 3:30 - 7:30 pm


Ask a Master Gardener

Visit our Master Gardeners at growers markets in September!

Los Lunas Growers Market | Tuesday: September 9, 2025 | 3:30 - 7:30 pm

Belen Growers Market | Friday: September 12, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Bosque Farms Growers Market Saturday: September 13, 2025 | 7:30 am - Noon


Preserving Red Chile Webinar Series

Tuesdays, September 9, 16, and 23, 2025 | 4 - 5:30 pm

Location: Online via Zoom

Join us for this Zoom workshop series dedicated to preserving the rich, bold flavor of New Mexico red chile.

To register, click Register for Red Chile Webinar. Hosted by Valencia and Bernalillo CES.


Mediterranean Inspired Protein Bowls

Join us for a hands-on workshop where a selection of Mediterranean dishes will be made.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - Noon

Location: Peralta Methodist Church | 25 Wesley Road, Peralta

$10.00 Lab Fee (non-refundable)

RSVP & Payment required by Thursday, September 4th (payment holds your spot for the class)

Mediterranean Inspired Protein Bowls Flyer


Salsa from Seed to Seal: Gardening & Preserving Your Salsa Bounty

Discover how to grow and preserve the perfect salsa garden in this hands-on class.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - Noon

Location: TBA

$10.00 Lab Fee (non-refundable)

RSVP & Payment required by Tuesday, September 23rd (payment holds your spot for the class)

Salsa from Seed to Seal Flyer 


Book Club: Finance & Friends Series

Held via Zoom from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. See flyer and registration link below!

Session #2: "Introduction to Investing"

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Session #3: "Totally Money Makeover"

Wednesdays, May 7-21, 2025

Session #4: "Millionaire Next Door & Investing Game"

Wednesdays, September 3-17, 2025

Session #5: "Millionaire Success Habits"

Wednesdays, November 5-19, 2025


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

4-H/Youth Development Agent: Jamy Proctor

ICAN Nutrition Educator: Katrina Uptain

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).