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

Plant Samples are best received before Wednesday at noon. The office is scheduling site visits, please call (505) 243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu for an appointment.
Also please send pictures of plants or insects to bernalillo@nmsu.edu or the Master Gardener Hotline.

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

New World Screwworm

For information about New World Screwworm, please visit the following:

Giant Wasps

Giant Wasps in Albuquerque are Cicada Killer Wasps and NOT the Asian Giant Hornets.

Guide H-175: Large Wasps in NM or the Asian Giant Hornet
NO, It is NOT the Murder Hornet from NMDA
An overview of the Asian Giant Hornet aka Murder Hornet from TAMU AgriLife Extension

Nurtured and Nourished Video Series

From Pres Community Health, discover easy ways to prepare nutritious meals, stay hydrated and build healthy lifestyle habits that nourish both you and your baby.

Nurtured and Nourished Video Series Flyer (PDF)

NM LandLink

Path to Plate

Inflation Webinar

Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition

Sleep Webinar

Stress & Resilience COVID-19

Four-Part Webinar Series

September 2020 -
December 2026

Ready, Set, GROW!
Webinar Series

Upcoming Events

Health, Wellness, Food

Finance and Friends Book Club and Financial Conversations - Zoom Webinar Series

Psychology of Money

Date/Time: September 16 and 23 | 3 - 4 PM
Flyer: Finance and Friends Book Club (PDF)

Side Hustles - Creating Multiple Streams of Revenue

Date/Time: October 14 | 3 - 4 PM

Money Habitudes - What's Your Money Habitude?

Date/Time: November 18 | 3 - 4 PM

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 and September 4, 11, 18 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Avenue, Tijeras, NM 87059
To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email or register at Tijeras Senior Center.

Preserving the Harvest: Prickly Pears - In Person

Learn how to harvest, juice, and use the juice to make jelly.

Date/Time: October 9 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Lab Fee: $15.00 (must be paid with check or money order)
To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.

Extension Get Fit - In Person

Bernalillo Extension Office

Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 15 - December 17 | 9 - 10 AM

South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center

Location: South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center, 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 15 - December 17 | 9 - 10 AM

Tijeras Senior Center

Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
Dates/Time: Tuesdays, September 15 - December 17 | 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Building Brain-Healthy Habits

An education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association® provides research-backed guidance on brain health and the importance of taking action to protect your brain at every age. The session can be delivered in person or virtually and typically lasts an hour.

Date/Time: November 5 | 10:15 - 11:30 AM
To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.

Fraud Bingo - In Person

Date/Time: Thursday, November 12 | 1 - 2:30 PM
Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
To register, call 505-243-1386
Flyer: Fraud Bingo (PDF)

Garden, Farm

Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series

Date/Time: The 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3 PM
Ready, Set, Grow

Fall Gardening Workshops - In Person

Fall Vegetable Garden Workshop

Date/Time: September 18 | 10 AM
Location: Larry P. Abraham AgriNature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 87107

Spring Bulb Planting Workshop

Date/Time: October 23 | 10 AM
Location: Larry P. Abraham AgriNature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, 87107

2026 New Mexico Soil Health Conference - Hybrid Event

Attend online for free, or in person for $25; space is limited for in-person attendance. Both options require advance registration.

Dates: October 14 - 15, 2026
Register online at 2026 New Mexico Soil Health Conference
Flyer: 2026 New Mexico Soil Health Conference (PDF)

Backyard Farming Workshops - In Person

Ristra Making

Date/Time: October 17 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: 5945 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Bachechi Speaker Series - In Person

Hike of Geologic Wonders

Date/Time: September 19 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Bachechi Open Space Property, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Bachechi Bird Walk with Bird Alliance of Central NM

Date/Time: October 17 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Bachechi Open Space Property, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Agri-Workshops with the Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos - In Person

Food Preservation: Baking Lab

Date/Time: September 12 | 2 - 4 PM
Location: Los Ranchos Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107