The 4-H | Conference Sponsorship is now open until June 2.

Your donation will help support our 4-H youth with contest materials, workshops, tours, awards, and so much more! Online donations available; different levels to choose from! Pay with a credit card or by mailing your check!

Poster Boards are available to rent for all occasions and sites on the main NMSU Campus.

Online ordering available! Rental fee is $25 per board and includes delivery, setup, and removal.

The SW Food Security and Technology Summit will be held Apr. 2 - 3, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs.

Summit addresses the critical challenges of agriculture, technology, and resilience by bringing together leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from diverse sectors to explore innovative solutions for food security and infrastructure protection.

The Chile Chats will be held the first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Fabian García Research Center Classroom, 113 West University Avenue. Or online via Zoom - Meeting ID: 847 2251 5474.

Apr. 2: The first chat will be presented by Dr. Stephanie Walker, Extension Vegetable Specialist; titled The Journey to Successful Mechanical Harvest of NM Green Chile.

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about and discussing chile pepper production. Come back as schedule is still being determined.

The Diabetes Prevention Program will be held Wednesdays, Apr. 2 - Sep. 17, 11:30 a.m., online via Zoom.

The program will help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle. It is free and open to NMSU employees; participants must be 18 years of age or older. Insurance not required. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

The Pre-Diabetes GLP-1 Classes will be held Wednesdays, Apr. 2 - Feb. 25, 9 to 10 a.m.

Are you currently taking a GLP-1 medication? Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The yearlong lifestyle-change program will help you decrease your risk for type 2 diabetes and maintain weight loss. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

The Kitchen Creations for the Luna County (Deming) will be held Apr. 3 and 9, 5 to 7:30 p.m., New Mexico Department of Health, 1510 South Slate Street.

The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes. Online registration available!

The Learning to Live with Fire webinar will be held Thursdays, Apr. 3 and 10, Noon, online via Zoom.

Join us for this webinar on how to prepare for wildfire season in NM. Online registration available!

The Kitchen Creations for the Otero County will be held Thursdays, Apr. 3 - 24, 4 to 7 p.m., Otero County Extension Service, 401 Fairgrounds Road.

The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations not necessary. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

The ACES Open House will be held Apr. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

Come explore with us! Visit amazing museums, animal exhibits, science laboratories with hands-on activities, prizes, food, and lots of fun for the whole family!

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring as local chefs, bakers, restaurant professionals, culinary, and hospitality students compete in a head-to-head secret ingredient battles!

Enjoy complimentary snacks with the purchase of any beverage.

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program will be held Apr. 8 - May 13, 1:30 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom.

Are you living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, pain, asthma, high blood pressure, or heart disease? Feel better, join, learn, and take control! Learn new skills during this free workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection.

The ALIRT Conference will be held Apr. 9 - 11, Socorro Convention Center, 1220 Hwy 60 West.

Annual meeting for discussions on livestock disease, emergency response drills, movement challenges etc. By invitation only!

The Diabetes Self-Management Program will be held Apr. 10 - May 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m., online via Zoom.

Learn new skills and how to manage your Type 2 diabetes at this free workshop.

The ServSafe Manager Training and Exam will be held Apr. 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bernalillo CES Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd NW.

The course reviews the ServSafe Manager book and outlines the important concepts on the ServSafe test. Online registration available! Fee is $200 for general participants, several options for MFP participants; payable via credit card only. Deadline: Apr. 4.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!

The National Collegiate 4-H Conference will be held Apr. 12 - 16, 3 p.m., NMSU Campus.

The conference is packed with opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities mixed in with lots of fun and camaraderie. Online registration available! Fee is $150; payable via credit card, mailing a check, or at-the-door. Deadline: Mar. 24

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring as local chefs, bakers, restaurant professionals, culinary, and hospitality students compete in a head-to-head secret ingredient battles!

Enjoy complimentary snacks with the purchase of any beverage.

The Mushroom Cooking Demonstration will be held Apr. 15, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.

The event is free and open to the public! Chef Danielle Young will showcase mushroom recipes while the Fungal Biology class of 2025 students will present the nutritional and medicinal benefits of mushrooms.

Partnership between EPPWS (Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science); SHRTM (School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management); CESFAS (Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems); and Full Circle Mushrooms.

The Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series for the year will be held every 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., via Zoom.

With a surge in gardening questions and requests for gardening presentations the free gardening series is available to the public.

Schedule: Apr. 16; May 21; June 18; July 16; Aug. 20; Sep. 17; Oct. 15; Nov. 19; Dec. 17

The Cambios Climate Series will be held Apr. 17, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 North Main Street, Downtown Las Cruces.

Please join us for a discussion by Dr. Ruth DeFries, Department of Ecology and Sustainable Development, Columbia University.

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring as local chefs, bakers, restaurant professionals, culinary, and hospitality students compete in a head-to-head secret ingredient battles!

Enjoy complimentary snacks with the purchase of any beverage.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Apr. 22 - 23, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: In-State, NM residents or $145: Out-of-State. Deadline: Apr. 7 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) Training will be held Apr. 23, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., San Miguel County Fairgrounds, Rodeo Ground Road.

Training to become BQA certified. 2 CEUs available.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Apr. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 140.

Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits will discuss the distinct features and complexity of five different Spanish Wines. A specialty cocktail and an assortment of Spanish tapas will also be available. Cost is $40 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. Reservations are recommended.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!

The Suicide Prevention Walk will be held Apr. 26, registration: 9 a.m., walk: 10 a.m.

The event is designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight against suicide, a leading cause of death. Register Now! There will be honor beads, merchandise, and so much more. Register as a team or individual.

The NM Homemade Food Act workshop will be held Apr. 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Ext. Blvd. NW.

Learn about variances and other considerations small business owners must know to sell homemade food products direct to consumers. Online registration available! Fee is $5; payable via credit card only. Deadline: Apr. 25.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations not necessary. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

The Finance and Friends Book Club will be held May - Nov., 3 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom.

Book club will focus on money management and self-improvement and will cover 3 books. Three series to choose from with respective schedules below. Online registration coming soon!

• Total Money Makeover and Introduction to Investing | Wednesdays, May 7 - 21
• Millionaire Next Door and Investing Game | Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17
• Millionaire Success Habits | Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - 19

The Kitchen Creations for the Eddy County will be held Mondays/Thursdays, May 12 - 22, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Eddy County Extension Service, 1304 West Stevens Street.

The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes. Online registration available!

The NM Indian Livestock Days will be held May 14 - 16, Route 66 Hotel and Casino 14500 Central Avenue SW (Rio Puerco).

Online registration available! Early registration for participants is $150 (until Apr. 26) and $200 afterwards; payable with a credit card only. Vendor and sponsor fees vary.

The Windmill Technology Workshop will be held May 28 - 30, Agricultural Institute (behind NMSU Police Department), 725 College Drive.

Join us for a comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Free to attend as the State of NM is covering the cost. Capacity is limited to the first 25 people, however, preference will be given to new attendees. Online registration available!

The Kitchen Creations for the McKinley CES will be held Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 3, 5, 10, 12, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gallup Lions Club, 3300 East Aztec.

The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes. Online registration available!

The Southern Regional Livestock School will be held June 4 - 6 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 101 5th Street.

A three day event for beginning youth livestock exhibitors. Youth can enroll in market sheep, goat, swine, or cattle tracks. Online registration available! Fees are $150 for participants or $50 for educator track; payable via credit card or check. Deadline: Apr. 30 at 5 p.m.

The BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course in Spanish or La Escuela de Mejor Control de Procesos Termicos, sera el 9 - 17 de Junio, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., en linea por Teams.

El costo de inscripcion por individual es $500 o $600 + impuestos. Costo de inscripcion cooperativa (3+ participantes) es $470 o $550 + impuestos.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held June 24 - 25, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: In-State, NM residents or $145: Out-of-State. Deadline: June 9 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Noxious Weeds Short Course will be held Aug. 5 - 7, Santa Fe County Fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Road.

Annual conference focused on educational presentations regarding noxious weeds, identification, and management for the Southwest. Online registration available! Early registration is $150 until June 30; payable via credit card.