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

Chile Preservation Presentations

Date: Tuesdays, Oct. 1 - 22
Time: 10 - 11 AM
Location: Online via Zoom
Deadline: Sep. 30
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Chile


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 in 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


Adopt & Shop with the Valencia County 4-H FCS Ambassador Team

Come and adopt a new friend, or donate supplies to other, shelter animals!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 8:00 am - Noon

Held at: Bosque Farms Tractor Supply Co. | 890 Bosque Farms Blvd. in Bosque Farms, NM

Call for more information!

Adopt and Shop Flyer


Booth Sign Up for Valencia County Fall Farm Festival

Local Producers, Business, & Community Crafters Wanted!

Deadline to Sign up for a Booth: Monday, October 7, 2024

FREE! | Event is Educational Based | No Sales On-site | Demos and Samples Encouraged

Booths are for Event on: Sat. Oct. 19th at LLACS | 1036 Miller St. in Los Lunas, NM

Call for more information and sign up form!

Booth Reservation Flyer


Fun with Pasta: A Kids (12+) Cooking Class

Hands-on workshop to make pasta from scratch!

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm

Registration by Monday, October 1st required to attend

FREE! | Space is LIMITED!

Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Rd. in Los Lunas, NM

Fun with Pasta Kids 12+ Class Flyer


2024 Valencia County Fall Farm Festival

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

$5.00 Entry Fee per person!

Entry Fee Includes: Corn Maze, 1 Pumpkin (upon availability), Hayrides, Access to Local Producer & Vendor Booths, Live Demonstrations, 4-H Games, and Concession Stand (Entry Fee and Concession Stand proceeds go directly to the Valencia County 4-H Program)

Held at: Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center | 1036 Miller Road in Los Lunas, NM

2024 Fall Farm Festival 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


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


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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