Cooperative Extension Service NMSU-Bernalillo County
Major Program Areas
information to improve your daily life.
Announcements
LARGE WASPS in New Mexico we do NOT have the "Murder Hornets" in New Mexico. Most likely you are seeing a 'Cicada Killer' which is common in this area and targets cicadas. Please read the publication link Large Wasps in New Mexico
JOB OPENINGS -- FCS Agent emphasis in Food Preservation and Food Systems -- closes Jul 31. Apply online only - NMSU Portal
-- ICAN Nutrition Educator -- closes july 13 Apply online
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
Upcoming Webinars, Events, & Classes
FOOD PRESERVATION
Freezing Drying Fruits and Vegetables Wed Jul 27 at 9am - noon
Jam and Jellies 2 Wed Aug 3 at 9am - noon
Water Bath Canning Pickles and Relish Wed Aug 10 at 9am - noon
Water Bath Canning Salsa Wed Aug 17 at 9am - noon
Water Bath Canning Tomatoes and Fruit Wed Aug 24 at 9am - noon
Pressure Canning Vegetables 2 Wed Aug 31 at 9am - noon
NOTE Cost is $20 cash or check.
To Register call 505-243-1386 or email Bernalillo@nmsu.edu
Classes with less than 10 registrants may be cancelled.
Health, Wellness, Food
The Shift 7 Powerful mindset Changes for Lasting Weight Loss. Tuesdays June 7 thru Jul 26 -- no class Jul 5. Time 9am. Class is via zoom.
Walk with Ease self-directed program. Thursdays June 2 - July 7 at 10 am. Class via Zoom
Growing and Cooking with Squashes Wed July 13 at 9am. In person at 1510 Menaul Blvd EXT NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Cost $10 Register - call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu
Growing and Cooking with Tomatoes Tuesday Aug 16 at 9am. In person at 1510 Menaul Blvd EXT NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. Cost $10 Register - call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu
For Diabetes classes and on-going programming, please contact Dianne Christensen.
Garden, Farm
Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series The 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3pm.
Produce Safety Alliance- On Farm Food Safety Webinar June 28 and 29, 2022. 8am-12:30pm both days. Cost $45 for NM residents. register by June 17.
AQUAPONICS WEBINAR SERIES Thursday July 7, 14, 21, 28 evenings from 6 -7:30pm . Webinars are Free, and registration required to view.
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.
2020 Advisory Report
Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service publishes an annual advisory report. This report gives highlights of programs and impacts conducted by the Extension Agents in the county.
This website provides relevant and reliable information related to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 supplied by our Extension professionals.
COVID 19 Vaccines
More COVID-19 related materials are found further down this page
* Walk-ins welcomed -- mask required *
Contact Us
NMSU-Bernalillo County
Cooperative Extension Service
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-243-1386 | 844-409-0562
Fax: 505-243-1545
Email:
bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL:
https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu
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Connect with 4-H
- 4-H Activities from Home
New page offers support documents for home-based activities. Check back as agents create and share new projects.
- Master Gardeners Hotlines - Email Only - Albuquerque
Please send gardening questions to hotlinemastergardeners@gmail.com.
(Click for more info...) (Updated 3/25/20)
- Join our Mailing List (External site)
Receive quarterly mailings announcing upcoming courses, occasional interest-based special events notices.
Pandemic Resources
- Video - Make Your Own Face Mask - Sewing
4-H project demonstration, by NMSU-BCCES's Nicole Jacobs. Click to posting and links...
- 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...
- 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)
- Disaster Preparedness Info - NMSU, Bernalillo Co., NM Governor's Office, and more
Local Calendar
- Extension Program Webinars Now Online!
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