Cooperative Extension Service
Major Program Areas
Objective, research-based, and credible
information to improve your daily life.
- 4-H Youth Development
- Community Economic Development
- Health, Wellness, and Family Life
- Farm, Ranch, and Natural Resources
- Food Prep, Preservation, and Safety
- Yard and Garden
Announcements
Moths
Miller Moths have recently emerged and are appearing in large numbers as they begin their seasonal migration. Adult Miller Moths are not dangerous and do not cause damage. To learn more about Miller Moths, click here for a Miller Moth Fact Sheet from CSU Extension.
Wildfire Resources
2022 Advisory Meeting
Check out our 2022 Advisory Booklet (PDF) to learn about the highlights from our 2022 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
- 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.
Master Gardener Hotline
Starting March 1st, the Master Gardener Hotline will be available on weekdays between 9 AM and 3:30 PM. Call (505) 243-1386 to speak to a Master Gardener, or schedule an in-person consultation.
Upcoming Events
We are looking forward to the bounty of summer and food preservation as well as enjoying better health with a wide variety of wellness programs being offered. Registration instructions follow each program. NOTE: Classes with less than 10 registered, may be subject to cancellation.
Health, Wellness, Food
All About Fiber via Zoom
Consuming fiber is a nutritional requirement that is often overlooked. Do you wonder if you are getting enough fiber in your diet? What is the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber? What are sources of both and how do they impact your health in positive ways? Understand how eating fiber helps regulate your blood sugar if you have diabetes. Plan to attend this practical and informative session with New Mexico State Extension Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Karen Plawecki.
- Date/Time: Tuesday, June 6, 9 - 10:30 AM
- To register, click Register for All About Fiber. Complete the registration and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the workshop.
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.
- Date/Time: Thursdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 13, 20 (no meeting July 6), 10:30 - 11:30 AM
- Location: TenderLove Community Center, 1518 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
- To register: Call (505) 243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
National Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program - In Person
Have you been told you have prediabetes and at risk for developing diabetes? The good news is through a few simple lifestyle changes you can greatly increase your chances of avoiding diabetes. The initial 16 weekly classes will allow you to learn, practice, and implement the needed changes into your unique lifestyle while enjoying the support and encouragement from a coach and a supportive group. Monthly meetings through June of 2024 will help you stay on track.
- Date/Time: Thursdays, June 8 - September 28, 9 - 10 AM
- Location: NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- To register: Call (505) 243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Cooking from Your Pantry: Be Prepared to Make a Meal in Minutes - In Person
In today’s economy with rising costs and ever changing society, knowing how to properly store, rotate, use, and cook staples from your pantry is useful. Store food safely and enjoy having great recipes to prepare healthy food in a pinch.
- Date/Time: Wednesday, July 19, 9 - 11:30 AM
- Location: NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- To register: Call (505) 243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Building Resilience to Thrive via Zoom
Life is not easy and in today’s climate, the challenges and stressors are new and different. Rather than being overwhelmed, fearful, and stressed, learn how to take difficult circumstances, and use them to build resilience, the capacity to bounce back, survive, recover, and even thrive in the face of adversity. Practical tools for all aspects of your life will give you guidance in building this important quality into your everyday life.
- Date/Time: Tuesday, August 22, 9 - 10 AM
- To register, click Register for Building Resilience. Complete the registration and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the workshop.
Kitchen Creations: A Cooking School for People with Diabetes - In Person
Learn how to eat healthy delicious foods and manage diabetes in this educational and informative series. Please join us if you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or cook for people with these conditions. Taught by a registered dietitian and a wellness educator, you will enjoy practical tips, receive delicious recipes, cook delicious meals in the lab time, and be prepared to manage your wellness journey long term.
- Date/Time: Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25, 9 - 12 PM
- Location: NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- To register: Call (505) 243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Food Preservation - In Person
Enjoy preserving the harvest bounty this summer. Whether you are just beginning to can or are a seasoned pro, there is a class for everyone!
- NOTE: Classes with less than 10 registered, may be subject to cancellation. Class size limit is 20 participants.
- Lab Fee: $20 (Cash preferred, checks accepted. No credit cards.)
- Location: NMSU Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- To register: Call (505) 243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
- Canning Jams and Jelly
Wednesday, July 26, 9 AM - 12 PM - Water Bath Canning Pickles and Relishes
Wednesday, August 2, 9 AM - 12 PM - Water Bath Canning Salsa and Tomato Products
Wednesday, August 9, 9 AM - 12 PM - Water Bath Canning Fruits
Wednesday, August 16, 9 AM - 12 PM - Pressure Canning
Wednesday, August 23, 9 AM - 1 PM - Freezing and Drying Fruit and Vegetables
Wednesday, August 30, 9 AM - 12 PM
- Canning Jams and Jelly
Looking Ahead
Plan to join us this fall for more programming!
- Gluten Free Baking – September 28
- Med Instead of Meds – October 3 - November 7
Garden, Farm
Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series
- Date/Time: The 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3 PM
- Website: Ready, Set, Grow
Produce Safety Alliance Webinars
- Date/Time: Every month, 8 AM - 12:30 PM both days. Cost $45 for NM residents.
- Website: PSA Grower
Backyard Farming Workshop Series
These workshops will be held on Saturday mornings throughout the season. Workshops will be held at the Gutierrez-Hubbell Open Space, 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105.
- To register, click Register for Backyard Farming.
- Befriending Weeds
- June 3, 9 - 11 AM
- Black Soldier Fly Workshop
- June 10, 9 - 11 AM
- Hot-Process Soap-Making
- June 17, 9 - 11 AM
- Bee a Good Keeper
- June 24, 9 - 11 AM
- Monitoring Environmental Health with Backyard Gardens and Farms
- July 1, 9 - 11 AM
- Erosion Awareness and Remediation
- July 15, 9 - 11 AM
Events at the Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos - In Person
Learn about a wide variety of topics in horticulture and agriculture from experts in these fields. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
- Location: Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, 87107.
- Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos
- Gardening for Pollinators Workshop - Xerces Society
- Thursday, June 1, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Specialty Crop Workshop - In Person
Topics include soil health, hemp fiber, figs, pomegranates, jujubes, and yellowhorn.
- Date/Time: Thursday, June 8, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Location: The Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005
- To register, click Register for Specialty Crop Workshop.
Garden Guardians Day Camp - In Person
A five day summer camp open to children entering 1st grade through 6th grade, held at the urban garden at the Albuquerque Garden Center. This year's theme is "The Magical World of Herbs".
- Date/Time: Monday, July 17 - Friday, July 21, 8:30 AM - 2 PM
- Location: Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd., Albuquerque, NM, 87112
- To register, click Register for Garden Day Camp. The deadline for registration is July 8, 2023.
- Website: Albuquerque Garden Center
Composting Classes - In Person
Learn about composting in New Mexico's high desert climate from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters.
- Date/Time: September 9 and 12, 2023, 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87120.
- 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