Provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.
Applications are now being accepted for the program! Apply Today!
Please visit the Chile Webinar page for more information.
Hosted by Sandoval County Extension Service in collaboration with the Valencia, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, and McKinley Counties.
In Person: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30
4:30-5:30 pm
YDI Office, 428 Los Lentes Road, Los Lunas, NM
Via Zoom: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 and 10/31
2:00-3:00 pm
Call Katrina at 505-565-3002 for zoom link or see attached flyer!
In Person: Every Tuesday at 10:00 am
Los Lunas Senior Center in Los Lunas, NM
In Person: Every Wednesday at 10:00 am
Belen Senior Center in Belen, NM
Call Katrina at 505-565-3002 for zoom link or see attached flyer!
Deadline to Sign up for a Booth: Monday, October 7, 2024
Call for more information and sign up form!
November ICAN Classes Flyer in Los Lunas
November ICAN Classes Flyer in Belen
Hands-on workshop to make Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub, Fall Decoration, Fall Snack!
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 10:00 am - Noon
Registration by Monday, October 28th required to attend
FREE! | Space is LIMITED!
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Rd. in Los Lunas, NM
Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by Dr. Havik to learn the art of creating a traditional New Mexican Red Chile Ristra.
Harvest Chiles: Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 9:00 - 11:00 am
Make a Ristra: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | 9:00 am - Noon
Location provided at registration
Free! | Registration Required to attend by 11/6/2024 | Space is Limited
Join us for a FREE class on using pumpkins and you get to harvest an pumpkin to take home, too!
Friday, November 8, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location provided at registration
Free! | Registration Required to attend by 11/6/2024 | Space is Limited
Learn to make loads of pantry staples with the basics that can you save money!
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 9:00 am - Noon
Registration & Payment by Friday, November 1st required to attend
$10 Lab Fee! | Space is LIMITED!
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Rd. in Los Lunas, NM
Enjoy a night of creativity with family and friends (ages 13+) and create and take home 1 large, 1 medium and 2 small crafts!
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
$20 nonrefundable fee, must be paid in advance
Registration & Payment due by Monday, Dec. 2nd required to attend
Location provided upon registration & payment
Winter Extravaganza 2024 Flyer
Part 2 of discovering techniques for creating sourdough bread and exploring the science of fermentation.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas, NM
Free! | Registration Required to attend | Space is Limited
A community based strength training program targeted to adult New Mexicans based on research to increase strength and improve balance and flexibility.
Mondays and Wednesdays | 8:00 - 9:00 am
Starts: January 13, 2025 and Ends: April 2, 2025
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas, NM
Free! | Registration Required to attend | Space is very limited
Date: Saturdays, Feb. 8 - Mar. 1
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: Peralta Methodist Church
25 Wesley Road
Peralta, NM 87042
Deadline: Jan. 31
Accommodations: Jan. 24
The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series.
Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes.
For more information, please visit the Kitchen Creations website.
Kitchen Creations
Register Now!
County Program Director & 4-H Youth Development 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).
