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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

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


Master Food Preserver Program (MFP) Applications

Applications will open Oct. 1 for the Master Food Preserver Program (MFP).

For more information, please visit the MFP Program page. Deadline to apply: Dec. 1 at 5 PM.

Hosted by Bernalillo County Extension Service in collaboration with the Valencia and McKinley Counties.


Valencia County Extension Master Gardener (VCEMG) Applications

Applications open October 1, 2025 | Deadline to apply: December 29, 2025

$150.00 Fee Required with Application

VCEMG Application Flyer


Ristra Making Workshop

Join specialists and agents for this hands on workshop.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center | 1036 Miller Road Los Lunas

Free | Space is Limited | RSVP Required

Ristra Making Workshop Flyer


Valencia County Extension Master Gardeners OPEN HOUSE EVENT

Are you a local, experience gardener? Do you want to know about the Master Gardener program?

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas

RSVP required by Monday, November 17th

VCEMG Open House Flyer


Book Club: Finance & Friends Series

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 12, 19; December 3, 2025


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: Jamy Proctor

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).