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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

Gardening Workshop

Join the Valencia County Extension Master Garderners for a Gardening Workshop!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 am

Meadowlake Community Center 100 Cuerro Lane Los Lunas, NM

Free! | No RSVP Required

VCEMG Meadowlake Gardening Workshop Flyer


CANCELLED! Salsa from Seed to Seal

Discover how to grow and preserve the perfect salsa garden in this hands-on class!

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 9:00 - Noon

Ag. Science Center 1036 Miller Road Los Lunas, NM

Free! | RSVP Required by Wed. June 10th

Salsa from Seed to Seal Flyer


Valencia County Extension Master Gardeners (VCEMG) 2026 Yard & Garden Contest

See attached Application for more information and qualifications!

Contest Dates:

  • June 20, 2026*
  • July 25, 2026*
  • August 22, 2026*
  • September 19, 2026*

*Entries Due Via Email3 Days Before Posted Contest Date! | Sign up by emailing: davcoo817@gmail.com

VCEMG 2026 Yard & Garden Contest Application (PDF)

VCEMG Yard & Garden Contest Flyer


Gardening Workshop

Join the Valencia County Extension Master Garderners for a Gardening Workshop!

Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 am

El Cerro Mission Community Center 309 El Cerro Mission Blvd. Los Lunas, NM

Free! | No RSVP Required

VCEMG El Cerro Mission Gardening Workshop Flyer


EVENT FULL! Young Farmers & Chefs Food Camp for Kids (ages 9-12)

3 day event with a parent dinner to celebrate at the end!

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, July 28, 29, & 307, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Valencia County Extension Office 404 Courthouse Road Los Lunas, NM

Space is LIMITED! | RSVP Required | FREE!

Young Farmers & Chefs Food Camp for Kids Flyer


ICAN (Ideas for Cooking & Nutrition) Classes

Learn cooking skills, discover how to save money when buying food, and explore food health & safety!

April through August 2026

Every Wednesday 4:30 pm

YDI 428 Los Lentes Road SE Los Lunas, NM

Free! | Sign up by emailing Katrina Uptain: kuptain@nmsu.edu

ICAN Classes Flyer (PDF)


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

ICAN Nutrition Educator: Katrina Uptain

POSITION VACANT: 4-H/Youth Development Agent: valencia@nmsu.edu

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).