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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


Agricultural Finance Workshop

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 5:30 pm

Location: Valencia CES Office 404 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas

FREE! | RSVP required by Monday, August 4th

Agricultural Finance Workshop 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


Mediterranean Inspired Protein Bowls

Join us for a hands-on workshop where a selection of Mediterranean dishes will be made.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 9:00 am - Noon

Location: Peralta Methodist Church | 25 Wesley Road, Peralta

$10.00 Lab Fee (non-refundable)

RSVP & Payment required by Thursday, September 4th (payment holds your spot for the class)

Mediterranean Inspired Protein Bowls Flyer


Salsa from Seed to Seal: Gardening & Preserving Your Salsa Bounty

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 9:00 am - Noon

Location: TBA

$10.00 Lab Fee (non-refundable)

RSVP & Payment required by Tuesday, September 23rd (payment holds your spot for the class)

Salsa from Seed to Seal 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 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

Ext. 4-H Agent Position (VACANT)

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).