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Bernalillo County

Cooperative Extension Service

Major Program Areas

Objective, research-based, and credible information to improve your daily life.


Announcements

Avian Influenza

For questions or concerns about avian influenza, there are a variety of resources available:

If you are concerned that your birds are showing any symptoms of avian influenza, please call:

  • City of Albuquerque: 311
  • NM Livestock Board, State Veterinarian: 505-841-6161
  • USDA Veterinary Services: 866-536-7593 or 505-313-8050

Wildfire Resources

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.

2024 Advisory Meeting

Check out our 2024 Advisory Booklet (PDF) to learn about the highlights from our 2024 programs

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

4-H Volunteers

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for 4-H, please email bernalillo@nmsu.edu


Upcoming Events

Finance & Friends - Online

Book club will focus on money management and self-improvement and will cover 4 books. Four series to choose from and respective schedules below.

  1. Your Best Year Ever | Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 13
  2. Introduction to Investing | Apr. 30
  3. Total Money Makeover & Introduction to Investing | Wednesdays, May 7 - 21
  4. Millionaire Next Door & Investing Game | Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17
  5. Millionaire Success Habits | Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - 19

Health, Wellness, Food

NM Homemade Food Act - In Person

Learn which products can be produced under the New Mexico Homemade Food Act and which certifications are required.

  • Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29, 10 AM - 12 PM
  • Location: 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
  • Fee: $5 per person
  • To register, click Register for NM Homemade Food Act. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Safety of Southwestern Foods - In Person

Join us for an engaging workshop focused on the Safety of Southwestern Foods—designed for small food entrepreneurs, culinary creatives, and anyone passionate about developing value-added food products. Led by Dr. Willis Fedio, a leading expert in food science.

  • Date/Time: Thursday, May 15, 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Location: 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
  • Fee: $20 per person
  • To register, click Register for Southwestern Foods. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.

Garden, Farm

Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series
Produce Safety Alliance Webinars

Cost is $45 for NM residents and $145 for non-residents. Includes training manual and certificate of course completion.

Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos Workshops - In Person

A series of workshops on a variety of topics related to agriculture in New Mexico.

Bernalillo County Backyard Farming Workshops - In Person

A series of classes designed to guide participants through the basics of backyard farming.

Bachechi Speaker Series - In Person

Learn about a variety of environmental topics outdoors at the Bachechi Open Space.

  • Location: 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
  • Spring Hop Bird Walk
    • May 3 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Composting Classes - In Person

Learn about composting in New Mexico's high desert climate from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters.

  • Lombricomposta en casa
    • April 25 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
  • Home Composting Basics
    • April 29 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Barelas Senior Center, 714 7th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Composting with Worms
    • May 10 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
  • Home Composting Basics
    • May 19 | 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Location: Loma Colorado Main Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  • To register, RSVP online at Composting Classes.

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 844-409-0562 (Toll Free)
Fax: (505) 243-1545
Email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL: https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu

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