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 fun and creative journey into the world of weaving! This hands-on class is perfect for youth (ages 8-18) wanting to learn the basics of weaving.
Wednesdays: May 28, June 4, 11, 25 & July 2, 2025
10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Rio Communities Library Makers Space | 360 Rio Communities Blvd. Rio Communities, NM
Free! | RSVP by Wed. May 21st | Space is Limited
Join us for a fun and creative journey into macrame! This hands-on series is perfect for youth ages 10-18 wanting to learn the basics of macrame. Make a fox, sloth, or flamingo wall hanging.
Mondays: June 30, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Held at: Valencia County CES Office 404 Courthouse Rd. Los Lunas, NM
Free! | RSVP by Fri. June 6th | Space is Limited
Visit our Master Gardeners at growers markets in July!
Los Lunas Growers Market | Tuesday: July 8, 2025 | 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Belen Growers Market | Friday: July 11, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Bosque Farms Growers Market Saturday: July 12, 2025 | 7:30 am - Noon
Discover the joy of growing your own herbs, no yard required! Join us for this hands-on workshop where you will plant and harvest herbs in containers and learn how to preserve herbs through oil and salt infusions for year-round use!
Tuesday: July 1, 2025
10:00 am - Noon
Held at: Valencia County CES Office 404 Courthouse Rd. Los Lunas, NM
Free! | RSVP by Thurs. June 26th | Space is Limited
Container Herb Gardening & Preservation Flyer
Join us for a fun and relaxing macrame workshop for beginners ages 15+. Make & take a US Flag decorative wall hanging!
Wednesday: July 2, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 om
Held at: Rio Communities Makers' Space
Free! | RSVP by Fri. June 27th | Space is Limited
Visit our Master Gardeners at growers markets in August!
Belen Growers Market | Friday: August 8, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Bosque Farms Growers Market Saturday: August 9, 2025 | 7:30 am - Noon
Los Lunas Growers Market | Tuesday: August 12, 2025 | 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Visit our Master Gardeners at growers markets in September!
Los Lunas Growers Market | Tuesday: September 9, 2025 | 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Belen Growers Market | Friday: September 12, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Bosque Farms Growers Market Saturday: September 13, 2025 | 7:30 am - Noon
Held via Zoom from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. See flyer and registration link below!
Session #2: "Introduction to Investing"
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Session #3: "Totally Money Makeover"
Wednesdays, May 7-21, 2025
Session #4: "Millionaire Next Door & Investing Game"
Wednesdays, September 3-17, 2025
Session #5: "Millionaire Success Habits"
Wednesdays, November 5-19, 2025
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).
