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Major Program Areas

Objective, research-based, and credible information you can use every day to improve your life.

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Seasonal News

* * * * * * * * * Area Detours * * * * * * * * *
* * 12th Street & Menaul Intersection * *
* * * * * * * * * Now Closed * * * * * * * * * *

November 2019 through January 2020
Mondays through Fridays
7 AM to 5 PM
However, crews may work different days & hours as needed, weather permitting & subject to change without notice.

Suggestion: Use Rio Grande Blvd, then turn eastbound onto Indian School Rd NW.
(Click for Directions & Map)

Updated 11/11/19

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New! - Happy Holidays Baking - Recipe Book
Traditionally, BernCo CES has offered Fall cooking classes in preparation for holiday celebrations and gift giving. This year, we instead offer this collection of favorite dishes often included in such workshops. (Click to download) Call or write if you have any questions: 505-243-1386 or bernalillo@nmsu.edu. Enjoy!

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New Page! - Holiday Food Resources
See the new page for these tips (including recipes from the Nov. 6 Health Holiday Dishes cooking class) and favorite recipes, many from past Holiday Cooking Classes:

• Food Safety Tips
• Turkey Resources
• Holiday Recipes
• Healthy Holiday Tips

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New Page! - Seasonal Gardening Resources
Resources (publications, webpages, videos, and even plans and materials lists. Some information was intended to be distributed at the cancelled Nov. 9 Hoops, Mulch, and Cold Frames Workshop, but we've added more links and helpful hints. Check back for updates.

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In The News - Nov. 12 - Farm Tax Workshop
LOS LUNAS - What are some of the tax law changes that impact agricultural operations? The answer to this question and ways to navigate taxes for small farms will be presented during the free Maximizing Your Farm Tax Opportunities workshop. (Continue... ).

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In The News - Master Gardeners & Cancer Survivors Partnering for Study
Survivor-Master Gardener/NMSU/UNM teams will study the effects of gardening on overall health and functioning, quality of life, and more, at survivors' homes. (read more...)

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*Recall* - Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour
General Mills has issued a recall on five pound bags with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. All other types of their Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall. (Click here to read more)

• Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
  • Package UPC: 000-16000-19610-0
  • Recalled Better if Used by Date: 06SEP2020KC

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2020 Los Ranchos Farm and Garden Series
Demonstrations, Workshops, & Lectures. Reservations: Some classes may have a space limitation, so please RSVP early to reserve yours. Fees: $5 per class (cash or check at the door). Location: (Click for map): Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW

• Upcoming Classes - (Check back for Registration Links, available approximately 2 weeks in advance).
  • Feb 29 - Fruit Tree Pruning with Joran Viers. 9 AM-12 PM.
    

More dates and topics forthcoming. Check back as 2020 classes are added to the Schedule.

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2020 Save The Dates - BernCo CES FCS Classes
Family and Consumer Sciences 2019 Autumn Brochure includes news and information about upcoming classes, workshops, and other activities. Note: *New Kitchen Creations Class added in April*:
Note: Reservations accepted after Jan. 1.

• Jan 28-May 12, Tuesdays (AM) - NDPP (16 weekly & 6 monthly) - ABQ
  
• Jan 30-May 14, Thursdays (AM) - NDPP (16 weekly & 6 monthly) - Tijeras
  
• Feb 6-Feb 27, Thursdays (PM) - Kitchen Creations (4 weekly) - Tijeras
  
• Feb 5-Mar 11, Wednesdays (AM) - Slim & Strong (6 weekly) - ABQ
  
• * New * - Apr 8-Apr 29, Wednesdays (AM) - Kitchen Creations (4 weekly) - ABQ
  

Note: Reservations are required for all classes
For additional details, visit Upcoming Events and Classes listings below; check back for updates.

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Food Preservation
Hunting season is in full swing! Check this quick and easy recipe for jerky [outside link] out, shared by our own Nicole Jacobs on a recent episode of New Mexico Living.

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* New * - Extension Program Webinars Now Online!
Family and Consumer Science webinars are now available for viewing on all your devices. Learn from NMSU's Extension educators via the NMSU Extension webpage: https://efcs.nmsu.edu/extension-family-and-con.html. Upcoming webinars and previously recorded webinars are listed.

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New Page! - Aquaponics - Equipment, Methods, & Maintenance
New Aquaponics page includes notices about Classes & Events, as well as links to relevant Resources (NMSU Publications & Informative Websites). Check back for new additions.

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* * * Beware of Area Detours * * *
ABCWUA is replacing water lines, and City of ABQ is constructing a roundabout.
*As of Nov. 11*The intersection at 12th St NW & Menaul Blvd NW is fully closed until Jan/Feb 2020. Check back often for updates from the ABCWUA press room.

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Upcoming Events and Classes

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2019

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Nov. 12 - Workshop: Maximizing Your Farm Tax Opportunities
Tuesday, 11/12/19, 6 PM. "Navigating Taxes for Small Farms." Presentations by Jim Libbin (NMSU Ag Economics Professor), Don H. Umbrage (CPA), and Beveraly Dominguez Romero (Valencia Co. Assessor). Cost: Free. For information, and to RSVP, call: 505-565-3002. Location: Valencia County Extension Office, 404 Courthouse Rd, Los Lunas (Click for map).

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Nov. 16 - 2019 Beef Quality Assurance Certification
Saturday, 11/16/19, 9 AM-11 AM. Cost: Free. Provided by: Valencia Co. Cooperative Extension Service. For Information Call: (505) 565-3002. Location: Valencia County Extension Office, 404 Courthouse Rd, Los Lunas (Click for Map)

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Nov. 16 - Bingo Fundraiser - Bernalillo County 4-H Livestock
Saturday 11/16/19, 6:30 PM. Location: Bernalillo County 4-H Center, 1500 Menaul Blvd NW Ext, 87101. (Click for Map) Cost: $15.00 to play. Doors open at 6:00 PM; Bingo starts at 6:30 PM. Snack Bar. 15 Regular Games, & 5 Special Games for a $1.00 each. Cash or Check only. Click to download flyer.

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Nov. 21 - Pesticide Applicators Workshops
NMSU Extension Plant Sciences department is hosting four workshops around the state in November.
5 CEU Seminar for current license holders, or Pre-License Training for those wanting help before licensing exam.

• Bernalillo County - Albuquerque
  Thursday November 21, 8 AM - 1 PM
  Isleta Resort & Casino Golf Course
  
  • Click to Download Agenda (PDF)
    
  • Click to Register
    

For information about other other workshops around the state, please visit the pesticide.nmsu.edu website.

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Dec. 3 - 10th Annual Forage Growers Workshop
Tuesday, 12/03/19. 8 AM-4:30 PM. Topics Include: Fertilization & Soil Testing; Adjuvants & Surfactants; Weed Management; Agriculture Land Trusts; USDA & MRGCD Updates; and Pesticide Application. For information call: 505-565-3002. Cost: $20 Registration (Program materials, lunch, door prices, 5 NMDA CEUs). Registration: https://aces.nmsu.edu/county/valencia/forage-workshop.html. Location: UNM-Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Rd, Los Lunas (Click for map).

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Dec. 10 - New Mexico Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Tuesday, 12/10/19, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Irrigation, weed management, organic pest and disease control, local grower panel, and more. Free & Open to the Public (with lunch provided). For more info, Call 575-646-3155, or email btonn@nmsu.edu. Location: UNM Valencia Campus, Los Lunas. Presented by NM Western SARE - Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education.

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Dec. 11 - Wine Tasting for the Holidays
Wednesday, 12/11/19, 6 PM - 8 PM, by Dr. Gill Giese. 2019 Los Ranchos Farm and Garden Series. Demonstrations, Workshops, & Lectures. Reservations: Some classes may have a space limitation, so please RSVP early to reserve yours. Fee: $5 per class (cash or check at the door). Location: (Click for map): Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW. (Check back for Registration Links, available ~2 weeks in advance).

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2020 classes

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2020 Master Food Preserver Certification Course
Two part program consisting of 8 weekly webinars followed by a 3-day face-to-face lab class. Click for webpage to find registrations links (one for each part). Fee: $160 covers Manuals, Materials, & Supplies; does not include lodging or transportation to Las Cruces for Part II Face-to-Face course work.

• Part I - Friday Webinars (Online): 12 PM-1:30 PM, Fridays, Jan. 24 - Mar. 20, 2020.
• Part II - Hands-On Lab (Las Cruces): 8 AM-5 PM, Mar. 25 & 26; and 8 AM - Noon, Mar. 27, 2020.

Jan. 28-May 14 - National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP)
Reservations: Accepted after Jan. 1.
01/2020 through 05/2020, Times vary by location. For those at High Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, You Can Make A Change For Life classes are comprised of a 16 weekly meetings and 6 monthly follow-up sessions.

• Albuquerque - Tuesdays, 9 AM-10:30 AM, Jan 28-May 12 (& Jun 9-Oct 27)
  

• Tijeras - Thursdays, 9 AM-10:30 AM, Jan 30-May 14 (& Jun 11-Oct 29)
  
  Links to more information & resources:

  • Health, Wellness, & Family, Program page - BernCo CES.
  • Food, Nutrition & Health, Program page - BernCo CES
  • Paths to Health, External page - New Mexico Dept of Health.

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Jan. 29-31 - 2020 New Mexico Hay & Forage Conference
For information and registration links for the 2020 conference, visit their page: http://www.nmhay.com/2020-conference.html (external link). Location: Ruidoso Convention Center. Hosts: [New Mexico Hay Association](http://www.nmhay.com/home.html

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Jan. 30 & 31 - Think Trees 2020 Urban Tree Care Conference
01/30-01/31/2020, Thursday & Friday. Theme: Turning Momentum into Strength. Location: Crowne Plaza Albuquerque. REGISTRATION: Click to register

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Feb. 5-Mar. 11 - Slim & Strong - Albuquerque
Reservations: Accepted after Jan. 1.
02/06/2020-02/27/2020, Wednesdays, 9 AM-11 AM - 6 Weekly Meetings. Albuquerque - Location: Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, (Click for map) 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW

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Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27 - Kitchen Creations - Tijeras
Reservations: Accepted after Jan. 1.
02/06-02/27/2020, Thursdays, 1 PM-4 PM. Type 2 Diabetes Cooking School (4-Class Series). Informative and very practical series of cooking classes are helpful and fun! Learn to effectively manage your diabetes from a Registered Dietician, and get hands on experience in the kitchen preparing healthy recipes from a Home Economist. Location: Tijeras Senior Center, (Click for map) 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059

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Feb. 21 & 22 - 2020 New Mexico Organic Farming Conference
Friday & Saturday, 02/21-02/22 2020, Times & Agendas TBD. Location: Hotel Albuquerque. Check back later for more information.

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Apr. 8, 15, 22, & 29 - Kitchen Creations - Albuquerque
Reservations: Accepted after Jan. 1.
04/08/2020-04/29/2020, Thursdays, 1 PM-4 PM. Type 2 Diabetes Cooking School (4-Class Series). Informative and very practical series of cooking classes are helpful and fun! Learn to effectively manage your diabetes from a Registered Dietician, and get hands on experience in the kitchen preparing healthy recipes from a Home Economist. Location: Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, (Click for map) 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW

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2020 - Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)
Learn skills to better manage your health in this 6-week workshop with Dianne Christensen. Open to those with Type 2 Diabetes (family, friends, and caregivers welcome to accompany). Cost: Free Pre-Registration: Required; after Jan. 1, call 505-243-1386 to RSVP. Space is limited; Wait List will be opened if Confirmations are not received 1 week prior to class.

• Albuquerque
  Dates & Times: TBD. Location: Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, (Click for map) 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW
  

• Tijeras
  Dates & Times: TBD. Location: Tijeras Senior Center, (Click for map) 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059

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Master Gardeners

• Oct. 1, 2019, to Apr. 31, 2020 - Master Gardener Hotline Inactive for Fall & Winter
• Oct. 7, 2019 - Master Gardener Enrollment Filled; no further applications accepted for 2020 courses.
• Jan. 2020 - Master Gardener Training Begins; continues through Apr. 2020. All classes are held at the Albuquerque Garden Center * (Click for Map), 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE, 87112.
• Jan. to Apr., 2020 - Select Tuesdays, 1 PM - Public Gardening Classes, $5 Cash per class, payable in at door. See the webpage for details and specific dates & times: http://www.abqmastergardeners.org/
• Mar. 1, 2030, to Sep. 30, 2020 - Master Gardener Hotline Active for Spring & Summer, Mon.-Fri., 9:30 AM-2:30 PM
• Oct. 1, 2020 - Master Gardener Hotlilne Closes. Inactive Fall & Winter
• Oct. 2020 (date & time TBD) - Master Gardener Recruit Info Session @ Garden Center
• Oct. 2020 (date & time TBD) - Online Application Link goes active. See their webpage at http://www.abqmastergardeners.org/ (external link).

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2020 Master Gardener Program Application
As of 11:00 am Monday, October 7, 2019, Registration for the 2020 Master Gardener Class is closed.
Thank you for your interest in the program! Please check the Albuquerque Master Gardener's webpage next September for information to be posted concerning 2021 Classes.

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Master Composters

Classes and Other Activities for the Public

Topics include art, science, materials, methods, and benefits of various composting techniques. See individual class descriptions. New classes added as scheduled. Check back often.

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Area Growers and Farmers Markets

New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association

Find a Market, Meet Some Farmers, Shopping, Recipes, Food Access, and more. Check back often.

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4-H Youth Development

 Bernalillo County 4-H Facebook

Bernalillo County 4-H Fair (2019 Fair was July 27 - August 3)
Results from the 2019 Bernalillo County 4-H Fair will be posted once compiles. Stay tuned!

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• Click through to the 4-H Site for more up-to-date activities.

• The Bernalillo County Extension 4-H Program Plan (2017 ed.) provides an overview of the goals and outreach the office has achieved and plans to conduct for 2017. As the office gears up for the 2017-2018 school year, many of these goals will still be in place and a new calendar of events will be published.

• Note: Each year, 4-H programs begin October 1st.

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