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Announcements

MOTHS

• Read all about Miller MOTHS

They are seasonal each year -- sometimes larger and sometimes smaller in number. The moths themselves are more of a nuisance, but their scales may impact certain allergy suffers. The larvae form is the Army Cut Worm which may cause harm to tender vegetable and flower seedlings in the garden.

FALSE CHINCH BUG

• Read about False Chinch Bugs

They are seasonal each year and some areas have more than others. If you have the appearance of small black bugs on your wall currently, they may just be these little nuisances.

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Soil and Forage Testing Labs

The list below are a few labs that can test soil and hay forage. You will need to download the forms, complete, and include them with the sample.

• CSU Soil Testing lab

• TAMU Soil Testing

• Ward Labs

• IAS labs

Some labs are operating in a limited capacity due to COVID-19. Please check with the lab first, regarding turnaround time for your results

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SUMMER GARDEN via ZOOM

• Kids Garden Registration

Wednesday June 3 and 17 starting at 10am

• Adult Garden Registration

Thursdays June 4, 11, 18, 25 starting at 6pm

• Flier below with full details

• Thank you for your continued interest and support
  As with all other educational institutions following COVID-19 guidelines, we share these updates:
  
  • Our office is closed to the public until further notice.
    
  • Agents are available via messaging (Click for Contact Emails... )
    
  • Some BCCES classes may be offered online via ZOOM; check individual class listings.
    
  • Certain in-person Extension classes are postponed statewide until safe to resume.
    
  • Summer & Fall classes may allow tentative reservations meantime; check listings.
    
  • Please continue to check back for future updates. (Updated 4/6)

• Video - Make Your Own Face Mask - Sewing
  4-H project demonstration, by NMSU-BCCES's Nicole Jacobs. Click to posting and links...

• 4-H Activities from Home
  New page offers support documents for home-based activities. Check back as agents create and share new projects.

• COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ - Is Coronavirus a Concern With Takeout?
  To download this PDF access other information on the NC State Extension site, click here...

• National Diabetes Prevention Program - Albuquerque & East Mountains
  • 2021 Series - Please check back as details become available.
    
  • 2020 Series - Enrollment for the current series is now closed.
    Moved: East Mtn. Sessions - Now Tuesdays, 9 AM-10:30 AM - LIVE via ZOOM (Click for details...)

• NMSU/ACES Interactive Online Games and Resources
  Families sheltering at home may enjoy these resources - (Posted 3/20)
  

• COVID-19 Information - "Stay informed to stay well"
  
• New Mexico Dept. of Health - NM's COVID-19 Lead Authority (Updates daily)
  
• New Mexico Dept. of Health - COVID Safe Practices for Individuals and Workplace, Markets, Public -
  
  • Disaster Preparedness Info - NMSU, Bernalillo Co., NM Governor's Office, and more
    
  • ACES Response to COVID-19 - NMSU Extension links
    
  • NM Order closing non-essential businesses (Posted 3/24
    
  • Guide G-109 - Emergency Preparedness: Sheltering at Home(Posted 3/18)
  • New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Dept. (Posted 3/17)
  • Avoid Scams - US FTC page... (Posted 3/17)
    
  • COVID-19 Financial Resources - WI Extension (Posted 3/17)
    
  • Talking to Children about COVID-19 - Centers for Disease Control (Posted 3/17)

• Recalled: Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) (US/40 States).
  See dedicated announcement page. (Click for post...)

• Master Gardeners Hotlines - Email Only - Albuquerque
  Please send gardening questions to hotlinemastergardeners@gmail.com.
  (Click for more info...) (Updated 3/25/20)

• Spring - Seasonal Gardening Resources
  Pruning and starting seeds are popular seasonal tasks, referenced here among other important gardening jobs.
  (Click to access this Seasonal Gardening Resources page...)

• (Tentative) Summer - Food Preservation Classes - New Flyer
  New - July 15, 16, 21, & 23 classes... Click for details and flyer...

Events & Classes

* NMSU-ACES Extension face-to-face programs are being rescheduled statewide *
Check individual classes listings for details (online options, postponements, or cancellations) (Posted 3/27)

• (New Format) You Can Make A Change For Life - NDPP Classes
  
  • Albuquerque - Tuesdays, 9 AM-10:30 AM (Click for more info...)
    * No meetings 3/17, 3/24, or 3/31 * (As of 3/13/20)
    
  • East Mountains - Thursdays, 9 AM-10:15 AM (Click for more info...)
    * No meetings 3/19, 3/26, or 4/2 * (As of 3/13/20)
    

• (Postponed) Healthy Breakfasts - Albuquerque
  Originally 3/25. Payments to transfer; class date & time TBD. (Click for details...).

• (Online & Phone) National Diabetes Prevention Program - SP & ABQ
  Starting 3/31, Tuesdays, 9 AM-10:30 AM - (Click for details...)
  Note: Both Sandia Park/East Mtns and Albuquerque sessions on Tuesdays, online via Zoom

• 2020 Los Ranchos Farm and Garden Series
  Demonstrations, workshops, and lectures scheduled through Nov. (Click for classes & registration links...).

• (Suspended) Master Gardener Classes
  Originally Tuesdays. Class dates & times TBD. Check back for updates, as alternatives and optional online resources become available while NM shelter in place orders are in effect.

• (Postponed) Kitchen Creations for Type 2 Diabetes - Albuquerque
  Originally 4/8-4/29, Wednesdays, 9 AM-12 PM. 4-Class Series. Class dates & times TBD. Click for details...
  

• (Postponed) Growing & Cooking with Herbs & Spices - Albuquerque
  Originally 4/16, Thursday, 9 AM-12 PM. Class dates & times TBD. Click for details...

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• (Tentative) May & June - Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) - Albuquerque
  5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, and 6/17. Wednesdays, 9 AM - 11:30 AM. Click for details...

• (Holiday) May 25 - Extension Office Closed
  5/25, Monday, All Day. Office Closed in observance of Memorial Day.

• (Tentative) June 16 - Cooking with Air Fryers - Albuquerque
  6/16, Tuesday, 9 AM-12 PM. Click for details...

• (Tentative) July 15. 16. 21. & 23 - Summer Food Preservation Classes - Albuquerque
  7/15, 7/16, 7/21, & 7/23. 9 AM - 12 PM. Click for individual class details...

• (Tentative) July 23 - 12 Keys to Embracing Aging - East Mtns., Tijeras
  7/23, Thursday, 9AM-11:30 AM. Click for more details...

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