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Calendar of Events

Below is a list of events sponsored by the College or of interest to our clientele. Events are tracked all over the state; the maps next to each event indicate where the event is taking place. If you would like to filter your results to a particular county, visit the county calendar listing.

2013 County Fair Schedule.

Reoccurring Events


Silver City
Strong Women Strong Bones
Strong Women Strong Bones, a strength training proven program from Tufts University, meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 am at the Extension Office meeting room, 2610 N Silver St. Participants are encouraged to call first to make certain of space and instructor pre-interview. Free program, with evidence of greater mobility and strengthened core muscles for greater independence. Many testimonials of its usefulness! Just call and check it out!
Contact Judy O'Loughlin at 575-388-1559.

May 2013
May 29 — Jun 1

Las Cruces
NMSU Windmill Technology Certification Workshop
Join us for a comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Conducted by several of the industry’s leading experts, with classroom, shop laboratory, and field demonstration instructional settings. Topics covered include:
  • Windmill vs Solar PV water yields and costs
  • Planning & Sizing Windmill Water Systems
  • Water Well Construction and Pollution Protection
  • And Many More
Workshop registration $200 before May 22, 2013. Late or ‘at-door’ registration $225
For more information, contact Carlos Rosencrans at 575-646-1130.

June 2013
Jun 9-14

Valles Caldera National Preserve
NM Youth Ranch Management Camp
New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service anticipates repeating the success of NM Youth Ranch Management Camp by hosting the third annual event June 9th-14th at the Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico.
  • Youth 15-19
  • $300 Camp Fee
  • Online Application Available
  • Deadline: May 1, 2013
More info...
For more information, contact Manny Encinias at 505-927-7935.

July 2013
Jul 13-18

Valles Caldera National Preserve
U.S. Beef Academy
The USBA is tailored as an advanced, applied educational experience for youth between the ages of 16-19 with a sincere desire to be the next generation of beef industry producers and leaders. Participating youth will leave this unique experience with an expanded toolbox of new concepts and ideas, advanced technologies, and applied skills that are currently being used throughout the beef industry to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • $500 Academy Fee
  • Apply Online
  • Deadline: June 1, 2013
More info...
For more information, contact Manny Encinias at 505-927-7935.