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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



Grind, Season, Cure: A Homemade Sausage Experience (Ages 18+)

Discover the art of making sausage at home with this hands-on homesteading workshop!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Valencia County CES Office 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM

RSVP required to attend by Thursday, Oct. 15th

Grind, Season, Cure: A Homemade Sausage Experience Flyer


Simply Sweets for Gift Giving (Ages 15+)

A fun, hands-on class to learn how to make easy, delicious treats for holiday gatherings or gift giving!

Monday, November 9, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Valencia CES Office 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM

RSVP required to attend by Wednesday, Nov. 4th

Simply Sweets for Gift Giving Flyer


Valencia Extension Master Gardener Progam Open House Event

Are you a local gardener? Are you interested in the Master Gardener Program?

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm with presentation beginning at 5:30pm

Valencia County Extension Office, 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM

RSVP by Monday, Nov. 16th

VCEMG Open House Flyer


2027 Valencia Extension Master Gardener Intern Applications

Please see attached application for all information pertaining to the VEMG Program!

Payment + Application Due: Friday, December 18, 2026

2027 VEMG Application


ICAN (Ideas for Cooking & Nutrition) Classes

Learn cooking skills, discover how to save money when buying food, and explore food health & safety!

Free! | Sign up by emailing Katrina Uptain: kuptain@nmsu.edu.


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: Mackenzie Best

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).