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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

Master Food Preservers (MFP)

Applications are now being accepted for the program! Apply Today!


Chile Preservation Presentations

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.


Valencia County ICAN Program Classes for October!

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!

October ICAN Classes Flyer


Valencia County ICAN Program Classes for November!

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


Fall Fun for Kids Workshop

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

Fall Fun for Kids Flyer


Ristra Making Workshop

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

Ristra Making Workshop Flyer


Autumn Pumpkin Class

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

Autumn Pumpkin Class Flyer


Pantry Staples

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

Pantry Staples Flyer


Winter Extravaganza 2024

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


Sourdough, Discover the Magic Part 2

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

Sourdough Part 2 Flyer


Extension Get Fit Strength Training Pogram for Adults

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

Extension Get Fit Flyer


Contact Us

Valencia County Extension Service
404 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone: 505-565-3002
Fax: 505-565-1316
Email: valencia@nmsu.edu

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).

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Sleep Webinar


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Four-Part Webinar Series


September 2020 -
December 2024

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Ready, Set, GROW!
Webinar Series