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
Wasps
Giant Wasps in Albuquerque are Cicada Killer Wasps and NOT the Asian Giant Hornets.
Food Preservation Lending Library
The Bernalillo County Extension Food Preservation Lending Library is now open. The equipment available to borrow includes a dehydrator, a food processor, a pressure canner, a boiling water bath canner, and fermentation equipment. For more information, please download the Food Preservation Lending Library Flyer (PDF) or contact Amber Benson at ambenson@nmsu.edu.
2024 Advisory Meeting
Check out our 2024 Advisory Booklet (PDF) to learn about the highlights from our 2024 programs
4-H Volunteers
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for 4-H, please email bernalillo@nmsu.edu
Wildfire Resources
Avian Influenza
For questions or concerns about avian influenza, please click through to our Farm, Ranch, & Natural Resources page.
Upcoming Events
Health, Wellness, Food
Extension Get Fit - In Person
Get fit in a friendly and fun group, at your pace. Extension Get Fit is a community-based strength training program that is fun and doable targeted to midlife to senior participants.
- Bernalillo Extension Office Location
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Ext Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 - August 28, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Tijeras Senior Center Location
- Location: Tijeras Senior Center, 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 - August 28, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center
- Location: South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center, 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8 - August 28, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Thriving for Life: Healthy Habits for Seniors - In Person
Thriving for Life is designed to assist you in crafting and integrating healthy habits into your unique lifestyles facilitating wellness, weight management, and maintaining a healthy BMI, which often prevents common chronic diseases. The program encourages development of resiliency and strength mentally, physically, and emotionally through education and the practical tools taught.
- Location: South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center, 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Dates/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8 - August 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- To register, call 505-243-1386 or email bernalillo@nmsu.edu with your name, address, phone, and email.
Wild Fermentation Workshop - In Person
Unlock the transformative power of microbes in this hands-on workshop focused on wild fermentation.
- Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- Fee: $25 per person
- To register, click Register for Wild Fermentation. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Making Sauerkraut Workshop - In Person
Students will learn about the history of sauerkraut, how to safely use salt as a preserving ingredient, and how to properly store sauerkraut using food safety research.
- Date/Time: Thursday, August 7, 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- Fee: $25 per person
- To register, click Register for Making Sauerkraut . If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Understanding the New Mexico Homemade Food Act - Online via Zoom
Thinking of turning your kitchen into a small business? The New Mexico Homemade Food Act, effective July 1, 2021, makes it easier for home-based food entrepreneurs to sell certain homemade food products—without a permit. This virtual class will walk you through the essentials of the law, so you can confidently launch or grow your home food business while staying compliant with regulations.
Spice It Up: Chile Preservation for Bold Flavors! - Online via Zoom
Held the second Monday of the month, volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Aug. 11, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Chile Preservation. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Bean Bonanza: Preserve the Protein-Packed Harvest! - Online via Zoom
Held the second Monday of the month, volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Sep. 8, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Bean Bonanza. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Pumpkin Party: Preserve Fall’s Favorite Squash Safely! - Online via Zoom
Held the second Monday of the month, volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Oct. 13, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Pumpkin Party. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Cranberry Craze: Tart, Tangy, and Timeless Sauce! - Online via Zoom
Held the second Monday of the month, volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Cranberry Craze. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Sauerkraut Showdown: Fermenting Made Easy! - Online via Zoom
Held the second Monday of the month, volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Dec. 8, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Sauerkraut Showdown. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Garden, Farm
Ready, Set, Grow Webinar Series
Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop - In Person
- Los Lunas Site
- Date/Time: August 9 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Location: NMSU Los Lunas Center, 1036 Miller Rd, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- To register, contact Candace at 505-865-7340 or email sala1210@nmsu.edu
- Alcalde Site
- Date/Time: August 9 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Location: 371 County Road 40, Alcalde, NM 87511
- To register, contact Elena at 505-852-4241 or eare@nmsu.edu
- Flyer: Fruit Tree Grafting Workshops (PDF)
Field Day at Sustainable Agriculture Science Center at Alcalde - In Person
Discover Insects! Field Collection and Identification Workshops - In Person
Join cooperative extension experts as we look for, identify and learn all about local insects in the field. This event is free and open to the public.
- Evening Session
- Date/Time: August 28 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Location: Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Morning Session
- Date/Time: August 29 | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Location: Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004
- To register, click Register for Discover Insects!
Land Restoration Workshop and Demonstration - In Person
Agri-Nature Center of Los Ranchos Workshops - In Person
A series of workshops on a variety of topics related to agriculture in New Mexico.
Bernalillo County Backyard Farming Workshops - In Person
A series of classes designed to guide participants through the basics of backyard farming.
- Location: Gutiérrez-Hubbell Open Space Property, 6029 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
- Preserving the Harvest
- August 16 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Urban Ag Workshops from Bernalillo County
Bachechi Speaker Series
A series of talks about the outdoors and other related topics.
- Location: Bachechi Open Space, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87114
- Geology Rocks at Bachechi
- August 30 | 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Composting Classes - In Person
Learn about composting in New Mexico's high desert climate from the Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters.
- Composting with Worms
- August 19 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
- Home Composting Basics
- September 6 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
- Bucket Composting with Bokashi
- October 4 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Open Space Visitor Center, 6500 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
- Home Composting Basics
- October 18 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Coronado Soil & Water Cons. District, El Zocalo Plaza, Suite 1A, Salazar Building, 282 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004
- To register, RSVP online at Composting Classes.
Business, Money
Finance & Friends - Online via Zoom
Book club will focus on money management and self-improvement and will cover 4 books. Four series to choose from and respective schedules below.
- Your Best Year Ever | Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 13
- Introduction to Investing | Apr. 30
- Total Money Makeover & Introduction to Investing | Wednesdays, May 7 - 21
- Millionaire Next Door & Investing Game | Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17
- Millionaire Success Habits | Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - 19
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
Fax: (505) 243-1545
Email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL: https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu
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