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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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
