Provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.
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
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learen tecniques to bake, cook, freeze, dehydrate, and pickle summer squash. You will leave with valuable skills and recipes to preserve your summer squash.
Monday: April 21, 2025
10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM
$5.00 Lab Fee! | Registration & Payment Due by Wed. April 16th (no refunds)
Learn how to take care of your backyard flock! Topics Covered: Feed & Nutrition requirements for the growth stages of chickens, knowing your breeds, protecting against predators, DIY feeders, understanding avian influenza.
Tuesday: April 29, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM
Free! | RSVP by calling 505-565-3002
Discover the art of pressure canning the rich flavors of traditional New Mexican cuisine. Workshop led by retired Bernalillo CES FCS Agent Cindy Davies where you will learn safe and effective pressure canning tecniques specific for traditional New Mexican foods.
Monday: May 5, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$10.00 Lab Fee! | Registration & Payment Due by Fri. May 2nd (no refunds)
Location provided upon payment for class
Pressure Canning Traditional New Mexican Dishes
Join us for this hands-on class where you will learn the art of making vinegar from scratch using basic ingredients. The fermantation process from creating the initial base to the final vinegar transformation will be covered.
Monday: May 19, 2025
10:00 am - Noon
Free! | Registration Due by Thurs. May 15th
Location provided upon registration for class
Book Club #2: "Total Money Makeover & Introduction to Investing"
May 7-21, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Held via Zoom, see flyer for registration link:
Book Club: Finance & Friends Flyer
Book Club: Finance & Friends Series
Book Club #3: "Millionaire Next Door & Investing Game"
September 3-17, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Held via Zoom, see flyer for registration link:
Book Club: Finance & Friends Flyer
Book Club #4: "Millionaire Success Habits"
November 5-19, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Held via Zoom, see flyer for registration link:
Book Club: Finance & Friends Flyer
County Program Director & Agricultural Agent: Sierra Cain
Administrative Secretary: Brenda Velasquez
FCS/4-H Agent: Crystal Garcia-Anaya
ICAN Nutrition Educator: Katrina Uptain
The general county email address: Valencia County
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).
