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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


Ask a Master Gardener

Visit our Master Gardeners at local businesses in May!

Tractor Supply Bosque Farms | Saturday: May 10, 2025 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

Walmart Los Lunas | Saturday: May 17, 2025 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm


Gourmet Vinegar

Join us for this hands-on class where you will learn the art of making vinegar from scratch using basic ingredients. The fermentation process from creating the initial base to the final vinegar transformation will be covered.

Monday: May 19, 2025

10:00 am - Noon

Free! | Registration Due by Thurs. May 15th

Location provided upon registration for class

Gourmet Vinegar Flyer


Sourdough: Discover the Magic

Master techniques for making and baking your own sourdough loaves with summer inclusions.

Tuesday: May 20, 2025

10:00 am - Noon

Held at: Valencia County CES Office | 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM

Free! | Registration Due by Mon. May 12th | Space is Limited!

Sourdough Flyer


Weaving with Extension Workshop Series

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

Weaving with Extension Flyer


Young Chefs Class 2025 Summer Series

Calling all foodies and aspiring chefs! Join us for an exciting experience this summer that will help take your cooking talents to the next level.

Thursday, May 29 | Friday, May 30 | Monday, June 2 | Tuesday, June 3

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Free! | Registration Requirements: Valencia County Resident age 12-18 by Registration Due Date

Registration Due by Tues. May 20th

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

Young Chefs Flyer


Ask a Master Gardener

Visit our Master Gardeners at growers markets in June!

Los Lunas Growers Market | Tuesday: June 10, 2025 | 3:30 - 7:30 pm

Belen Growers Market | Friday: June 13, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Bosque Farms Growers Market Saturday: June 14, 2025 | 7:30 am - Noon


Homemade with Love: Extension Homesteading and YOU Series Class

Learn to make: Vanilla, Black Garlic Salt, Whipped Honey, and Pickled Fruit.

Monday: June 16, 2025

1:00 - 3:00 pm

$10 Lab Fee! | Registration & Payment Due by Fri. June 6th to hold your spot

Registration Required | Space is Limited | No Refunds

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

Homemade with Love Flyer


Macrame Fun Workshop Series

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 16 & 30, 2025

10:00 am - Noon

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

Free! | RSVP by Fri. June 6th | Space is Limited

Macrame Flyer


Ask a Master Gardener

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


Container Herb Gardening & Preservation Workshop

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


Ask a Master Gardener

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


Ask a Master Gardener

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


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 5-19, 2025


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 & 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).

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