Provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.
Book Club #1: "Your Best Year Ever"
February 20-March 6, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Held via Zoom, see flyer for registration link:
Book Club: Finance & Friends Flyer
Monday, February 24, 2025 | 10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas, NM
$10 Lab Fee! | Registration + Advance Payment Required to attend by 2/19/2025 | Space is limited
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM - Noon
Location given upon RSVP & payment received
$5.00 Lab Fee! | Registration + Advance Payment Required to attend by 2/20/2025 | Space is limited
A community based strength training program targeted to adult New Mexicans. Based on research, the program is designed to increase strength and improve balance and flexibility.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Starting: March 4, 2025 Ending: April 10, 2025
8:00 - 8:45 am
Held at: Belen Community Center | 305 Eagle Lane Belen, NM
Free! | See Flyer for more information:
Kids come and create earrings and a keychain.
Monday, March 17, 2025 | 10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Rio Communities Library Makers Space | 360 Rio Communities Blvd. Rio Communities, NM
Free! | Registration required to attend by 3/12/2025 | Space is limited
Spring Fun for Kids Jewelry Making Flyer
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road in Los Lunas, NM
Free! | Registration required to attend by 3/12/2025 | Space is limited
Enjoy a night of creativity for family & friends.
Friday, March 21, 2025 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location given upon registration & payment
$15 nonrefundable Lab Fee | Registration + Advance Payment Required to attend by 3/17/2025
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 #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
The Middle Rio Grande Valley Annie’s Project is a six-week course that is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing and the legal field. Each session offers time for questions, sharing, reacting and connecting with presenters and fellow participants. The classes are relaxed, fun and dynamic way to learn, grow and connect with other women in agriculture. Attached is the full schedule and line up of classes. Registration is $40.00 and can be found below. This program is women focused, but open to anyone who wants to attend.
Rio Grande Specialty Crops Flyer (PDF)
Registration Link: NM Farm & Ranch Management Website
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).
