Cooperative Extension Service Valencia County

Provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.

We specialize in:

• Nutrition & Diabetes Education
• Small-Scale Mixed Vegetable Production
• Forage Production
• Emergency Preparedness & Food Safety
• Foot in the Door: Workforce Readiness & Preparation

Featured Content

• NM Select Beef Heifer Project Informational Meeting for Parents & Youth
  Thursday, September 19, 2019
  6:00 pm
  Valencia County CES Office
  404 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas, NM
  Application Deadline: October 3rd, see application below

• NM Select Beef Heifer Project Application

• Rio Grande Heritage Festival
  Saturday, September 21, 2019
  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center
  1036 Miller Road, Los Lunas, NM
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• Preserving Your Harvest
  Saturday, September 21, 2019
  10:00 am - 11:30 am
  Bosque Farms Public Library
  1455 W. Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms, NM
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• Food Preservation Workshop: Freezing & Drying
  Tuesday, September 24, 2019
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Los Lunas Area Location TBA
  $10 Fee | RSVP required by Tues., Sept. 17th

• Meadowlake Kids Club
  Tuesdays: September 24 & October 8, 2019
  4:00 - 5:30 pm
  Meadowlake Community Center
  10 Cuerro Lane, Meadowlake, NM
  Free | For youth ages 4-17 and their parents/guardians

• Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Canning
  Thursday, September 26, 2019
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Los Lunas Area Location TBA
  $10 Fee | RSVP required by Thurs., Sept. 19th

• Healthy Holiday Foods Cooking Class
  Healthy cooking class focused on lowering sugar, salt, and fat. Participants work together to prepare between 8-10 dishes which are then enjoyed by all for lunch.
  Tuesday, October 1, 2019
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Peralta Methodist Church
  Community Education Building
  25 Wesley Road, Peralta, NM
  $10 Fee | RSVP required by Thurs. Sept. 26th

• Healthy Cuisine Class Registration

• EANM Program for October
  "ABO" by Dixie Boyler
  Wednesday, October 16, 2019
  9:30 am
  Belen Masonic Hall, Belen, NM
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• Planting Bulbs
  Saturday, October 19, 2019
  10:00 am - 11:30 am
  Bosque Farms Public Library
  1455 W. Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms, NM
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• Specialty Cooking Class: Holiday Tea
  Thursday, November 14, 2019
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Peralta Methodist Church
  Community Education Building
  25 Wesley Road, Peralta, NM
  $10 Fee | RSVP required by Fri. Nov. 8th

• Specialty Cooking Classes Registration Link

• Frost Protection & Hoop House Construction
  Saturday, November 16, 2019
  10:00 am - 11:30 am
  Bosque Farms Public Library
  1455 W. Bosque Loop, Bosque Farms, NM
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• EANM Program for November
  "Christmas Ideas" presented by Laura Bittner
  Wednesday, November 20, 2019
  9:30 am
  Belen Masonic Hall, Belen, NM
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• Specialty Cooking Class: Easy Candy Making
  Thursday, December 5, 2019
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Peralta Methodist Church
  Community Education Building
  25 Wesley Road, Peralta, NM
  $10 Fee | RSVP required by Fri. Nov. 29th

• EANM Program for December
  "Christmas Party"
  Wednesday, December 18, 2019
  Time & Location TBA
  Free | No RSVP required to attend

• 2020 Valencia County Extension Master Gardener Program
  Applications Due By Tuesday, January 1, 2020
  Classes Begin: Monday, January 6, 2020
  1:00 - 4:00 pm
  Valencia County CES Office
  404 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas, NM
  $150 or $250 | Space is limited

• 2020 Valencia County Master Gardener Program Application
  

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