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
Register Now!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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).