Bernalillo County
Cooperative Extension Service
Major Program Areas
Objective, research-based, and credible information to improve your daily life.
Announcements
Agents in Office
The Agents are working in the office or out in the community. Please call ahead for their availability or make an appointment directly with the agents.
Plant Samples and Site Visits
Food Preservation Lending Library
The Bernalillo County Extension Food Preservation Lending Library is now open. The equipment available to borrow includes a dehydrator, a food processor, a pressure canner, a boiling water bath canner, and fermentation equipment. For more information, please download the Food Preservation Lending Library Flyer (PDF) or contact Amber Benson at ambenson@nmsu.edu.
2025 Advisory Report
Check out our 2025 Advisory Report (PDF) to learn about the highlights from our 2025 programs
4-H Volunteers
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for 4-H, please email bernalillo@nmsu.edu
Wildfire Resources
Avian Influenza
For questions or concerns about avian influenza, please click through to our Farm, Ranch, & Natural Resources page.
Upcoming Events
Health, Wellness, Food
Extension Get Fit - In Person
Get fit in a friendly and fun group, at your pace. Extension Get Fit is a community-based strength training program that is fun and doable targeted to midlife to senior participants.
- Bernalillo Extension Office Location
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Ext Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3 - May 28, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Tijeras Senior Center Location
- Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3 - May 28, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- No Need to Register! Just show up and meet new friends! Registration materials will be available at the classes
Stronger Memory - In Person
Stronger Memory is designed specifically for older adults to activate the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which is crucial for memory recall and cognitive function. Participants meet weekly and engage in 20-30 minutes of daily exercises that include reading aloud, writing, and simple math exercises.
- Bernalillo Extension Office Location
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Ext Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 17 - May 28, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Tijeras Senior Center Location
- Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3 - May 28, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- No Need to Register! Just show up and meet new friends! Registration materials will be available at the classes
Strong for Life: Powering Muscles with Food & Movement After 60 - In Person
Muscle loss is a natural part of aging but it doesn’t have to slow you down. In this interactive and empowering workshop, participants will discover how the right combination of nutrition and physical activity can help maintain strength, mobility, and independence as we age.
- Date/Time: Tuesday, June 9, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Ext Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Walk with Ease - In Person
Wanting to get more activity at your own time and pace with the support of a coach and team members? Plan to join us for Walk With Ease, a six week program designed to teach the 5 step walking method, reduce pain, build confidence in activity, and improve overall health and well being.
Incentives offered to those that complete 4 of the 6 sessions.
- Date/Time: Tuesdays, July 14 - August 25 (no class August 4), 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Ext Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) - In Person
Six interactive and engaging sessions designed for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Topics will cover how to monitor and positively manage your chronic disease with healthy eating, menu planning, activity, dealing with difficult emotions, and relaxation techniques.
- Date/Time: Fridays, August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11, and 18, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
- To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Garden, Farm
Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series
2026 Winter Business Series - In Person
Join just one, or all, winter business series presentations and learn how to navigate agriculture as a business, for beginning farmers!
- Dates/Time:Tuesdays, January 20 - March 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Co-Op Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Flyer: 2026 Winter Business Series (PDF)
- All classes in the series are free to attend, but registration is preferred. To register, click Register for Winter Business Series
2026 NMSU Specialty Crop Workshop - In Person
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops - In Person
- Dates/Time: March 17 and 18 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center, 1036 Miller Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Flyer: Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops (PDF)
Raised Bed Gardening Workshop - In Person
- Date/Time: April 14 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center, 1026 Miller Road, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Flyer: Raised Bed Gardening Workshop (PDF)
Backyard Farming Workshops - In Person
Learn about the basics of backyard farming in Bernalillo County.
- Plants and their Superpowers
- Date/Time: March 14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: South Valley Library, 3904 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Soil Health Practices
- Date/Time: April 18 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: 5945 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Intro to Chicken Keeping
- Date/Time: May 2 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: 5945 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Bachechi Speaker Series - In Person
- Location: Bachechi Open Space Property, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Composting Classes - In Person
Learn about composting in New Mexico's high desert climate from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters.
Note:
- All class times are listed as Mountain Time Zone unless otherwise stated
- Auxiliary Assistance: If you are in need of any auxiliary assistance to participate in an extension program, please contact the event organizer to arrange services prior to the event.
Contact Us
NMSU-Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 243-1386
Fax: (505) 243-1545
Email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL: https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu
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