Statewide Calendar

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.

February 2025

Feb 26Jun 30
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Las Cruces
Poster Board Rentals

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.

More info...
For more information, contact William Norris at 575-646-4539.
Feb 27
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Las Cruces
Native and Adaptable Plants and PSEP Workshops

The Landscaping with Native and Adaptable Plants and PSEP (Pesticide Safety Education Program) Workshops will be held Feb. 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The workshop will cover all about native and adaptable plants for our area. The PSEP workshop will be an opportunity for active NMDA pesticide license holders to hear presentations on NMDA CEU credited topics.

Online registration available! Fee is $25: Native and $50: PSEP by Feb. 21 or an added $25 late fee afterwards. Payable via credit card, mailing a check, or at-the-door. 5 CEUs available for the PSEP workshop.

More info...
For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Feb 27Mar 20
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Deming
Kitchen Creations - Luna (Deming)

The Kitchen Creations for the Luna County (Deming) will be held Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 20, 5:30 to 8 p.m., New Mexico Department of Health, 41510 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Katherine Turner at 575-546-8806.
Feb 27Mar 13
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Santa Ana Pueblo
Kitchen Creations - Santa Ana Pueblo

The Kitchen Creations for the Santa Ana Pueblo will be held Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Tamay Wellness Center, Community Building, 225 Ranchitos Road.

The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participation is required in all four classes to complete the program. Online registration available!

More info...
For more information, contact Madeline K Gurney at 505-867-2582.
Feb 28
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Las Cruces
Mental Health Focus Group

The Mental Health Focus Group will be held Feb. 28, 12 to 2 p.m., Aggie Health and Wellness Center, Conference Room, 3080 Breland Drive.

Great opportunity for students to help us shape the future of counseling services on campus! Undergraduate/graduate students that are currently enrolled (part or full-time) at the Las Cruces campus may participate. Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome, as space allows. Duration is about 60 to 90 minutes.

More info...
For more information, contact Aggie Health and Wellness Center at 575-646-1512.
Feb 28
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Feb 28Mar 14
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Vaughn
Kitchen Creations - Guadalupe

The Kitchen Creations for the Guadalupe County will be held Fridays, Feb. 28 - Mar. 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Vaughn Senior Center, 134 East 7th Street.

Online registration available! The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes. Deadline: Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.

More info...
For more information, contact Susann Mikkelson at 575-472-3652.
Feb 28
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Las Cruces or Online
PES Graduate Seminar

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom.

John Agnew, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science, will present Integrated Pest Management of the Arizona bark scorpion C. sculpturatus.

More info...
For more information, contact Curtis Monger at 575-915-8289.

March 2025

Mar 1
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Las Cruces
Grape Pruning Workshop

The Grape Pruning Workshop will be held Mar. 1, 8 to 11 a.m., Fabian Garcia Science Center, Vineyard, 113 West University Avenue.

Free workshop! RSVP requested but not mandatory. Dress appropriately and bring pruning shears.

More info...
For more information, contact Dale Ellis at 575-644-7008.
Mar 1
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Peralta
Kitchen Creations - Valencia

The last Kitchen Creations for the Valencia County will be held Mar. 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, 25 Wesley Road.

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

More info...
For more information, contact Crystal Garcia-Anaya at 505-565-3002.
Mar 3-4
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Las Cruces
Mental Health Focus Group

The Mental Health Focus Group will be held Mar. 3 - 4, Aggie Health and Wellness Center, Conference Room, , 3080 Breland Drive.

Great opportunity for students to help us shape the future of counseling services on campus! Undergraduate/graduate students that are currently enrolled (part or full-time) at the Las Cruces campus may participate. Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome, as space allows. Duration is about 60 to 90 minutes.

Schedule:

  • Mar. 3 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Mar 4 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
More info...
For more information, contact Aggie Health and Wellness Center at 575-646-1512.
Mar 3
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Los Lunas
Middle Rio Grande Specialty Crops

The last Middle Rio Grande Specialty Crops class will be held Mar. 3, 6 to 9 p.m., Valencia County CES, 404 Courthouse Road.

The class helps bring women together to learn from experts in agricultural production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. Online registration available! Fee is $40 via credit card or mailing a check. Dinner will be provided. Deadline: Jan. 20.

More info...
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at 575-646-1162.
Mar 3
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 5
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Las Cruces
Cambios Climate Series

The Cambios Climate Series will be held Mar. 5, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 North Main Street, Downtown Las Cruces.

Please join us for a discussion by Dr. Gene Kelly, Professor of Pedology, Soil, and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University.

More info...
For more information, contact Niall Hanan at 575-646-3335.
Mar 5
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Farmington
Pesticide Applicator Training - San Juan

The Pesticide Applicator Training - San Juan will be held Mar 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Juan County, McGee Park, 41 Road 5556.

The workshop will be an opportunity for active NMDA pesticide license holders to hear presentations on NMDA CEU credited topics. Online registration available! Fee is $50 by Feb. 28 and $75 afterwards. Payable by credit card, mailing a check, or at-the-door. 5 CEUs available.

More info...
For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Mar 6
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Abiquiu
Fruit Growers Workshop

The Fruit Growers Workshop will be held Mar. 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rio Arriba CES Office, State Road 554, House# 122-A.

State wide fruit growers workshop for better fruit production and ideas for increasing production. Online registration available! Fee is $20; payable with check only! Lunch will be provided.

More info...
For more information, contact Kat Jaramillo at 505-753-3405.
Mar 7
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 7
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 17
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 19Dec 17
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Online
Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Marisa Thompson at 505-865-7340.
Mar 21
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 24
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 24-27
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Las Cruces
AgrAbility Training

The AgrAbility Training will be held Mar. 24 - 27, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The training addresses issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers will participate in plenary sessions, breakout tours, networking, and special events.

More info...
For more information, contact Shelly Morris at 575-693-8238.
Mar 27
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Las Cruces
Chef Artist Dinner and Silent Auction

Join us on Mar. 27, 5:30 p.m., Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall, for a very special celebration.

Featuring special mystery guest chefs! The night begins with a reception with specialty cocktails by guest mixologist and HRTM alumni, Patrick Abalos, and appetizers. Followed by dinner service at 6:30 p.m., where our talented team of chefs will prepare a five-course meal with specially selected wine pairings. Cost is $125 per person; tickets available online via NMSU Foundation or at the SHRTM Office.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 28
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.

April 2025

Apr 3-24
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Alamogordo
Kitchen Creations - Otero

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Kelly Knight at 575-437-0231.
Apr 4
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 4
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 5
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Las Cruces
ACES Open House

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Claire Montoya at 575-646-1123.
Apr 7
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 9-11
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Socorro
ALIRT Conference

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.
Apr 11
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 12-16
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Las Cruces
National Collegiate 4-H Conference

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. 17

More info...
For more information, contact Newt McCarty at 575-646-1166.
Apr 14
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575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 15
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Las Cruces
Mushroom Cooking Demonstration

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Soum Sanogo at 575-646-3577.
Apr 17
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Las Cruces
Cambios Climate Series

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Niall Hanan at 575-646-3335.
Apr 21
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 22-23
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Online
PSA Grower Training

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.
Apr 23
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Las Vegas
BQA Training

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Melissa Wright at 505-454-1497.
Apr 24
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Las Cruces
Community Beverage Presentation

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 25
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 26
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Las Cruces
Suicide Prevention Walk

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Sheena Merino at 575-646-2998.
Apr 29
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Albuquerque
NM Homemade Food Act

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Amber Benson at 505-243-1386.

May 2025

May 2
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
May 2
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
May 12-22
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Carlsbad
Kitchen Creations - Eddy

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Vonda Frost at 575-887-6595.

June 2025

Jun 9-17
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Online
BPCS Course in Spanish

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

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

More info...
For more information, contact Luis Sabillón at 575-646-1766.
Jun 24-25
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Online
PSA Grower Training

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.

August 2025

Aug 5-7
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Santa Fe
Noxious Weeds Short Course

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Leslie Beck at 575-646-2888.

Featured Events

Below is a list of events sponsored by the College which are of interest to people across the state.

The maps next to each event indicate where the event is taking place.

February 2025

Feb 26Jun 30
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Las Cruces
Poster Board Rentals

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.

More info...
For more information, contact William Norris at 575-646-4539.
Feb 27
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Las Cruces
Native and Adaptable Plants and PSEP Workshops

The Landscaping with Native and Adaptable Plants and PSEP (Pesticide Safety Education Program) Workshops will be held Feb. 27, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The workshop will cover all about native and adaptable plants for our area. The PSEP workshop will be an opportunity for active NMDA pesticide license holders to hear presentations on NMDA CEU credited topics.

Online registration available! Fee is $25: Native and $50: PSEP by Feb. 21 or an added $25 late fee afterwards. Payable via credit card, mailing a check, or at-the-door. 5 CEUs available for the PSEP workshop.

More info...
For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Feb 27Mar 20
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Deming
Kitchen Creations - Luna (Deming)

The Kitchen Creations for the Luna County (Deming) will be held Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 20, 5:30 to 8 p.m., New Mexico Department of Health, 41510 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Katherine Turner at 575-546-8806.
Feb 27Mar 13
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Santa Ana Pueblo
Kitchen Creations - Santa Ana Pueblo

The Kitchen Creations for the Santa Ana Pueblo will be held Thursdays, Feb. 27 - Mar. 13, 2 to 5 p.m., Tamay Wellness Center, Community Building, 225 Ranchitos Road.

The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participation is required in all four classes to complete the program. Online registration available!

More info...
For more information, contact Madeline K Gurney at 505-867-2582.
Feb 28
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Las Cruces
Mental Health Focus Group

The Mental Health Focus Group will be held Feb. 28, 12 to 2 p.m., Aggie Health and Wellness Center, Conference Room, 3080 Breland Drive.

Great opportunity for students to help us shape the future of counseling services on campus! Undergraduate/graduate students that are currently enrolled (part or full-time) at the Las Cruces campus may participate. Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome, as space allows. Duration is about 60 to 90 minutes.

More info...
For more information, contact Aggie Health and Wellness Center at 575-646-1512.
Feb 28
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Feb 28Mar 14
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Vaughn
Kitchen Creations - Guadalupe

The Kitchen Creations for the Guadalupe County will be held Fridays, Feb. 28 - Mar. 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Vaughn Senior Center, 134 East 7th Street.

Online registration available! The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes. Deadline: Feb. 14 at 5 p.m.

More info...
For more information, contact Susann Mikkelson at 575-472-3652.
Feb 28
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Las Cruces or Online
PES Graduate Seminar

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom.

John Agnew, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science, will present Integrated Pest Management of the Arizona bark scorpion C. sculpturatus.

More info...
For more information, contact Curtis Monger at 575-915-8289.

March 2025

Mar 1
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Las Cruces
Grape Pruning Workshop

The Grape Pruning Workshop will be held Mar. 1, 8 to 11 a.m., Fabian Garcia Science Center, Vineyard, 113 West University Avenue.

Free workshop! RSVP requested but not mandatory. Dress appropriately and bring pruning shears.

More info...
For more information, contact Dale Ellis at 575-644-7008.
Mar 1
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Peralta
Kitchen Creations - Valencia

The last Kitchen Creations for the Valencia County will be held Mar. 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, 25 Wesley Road.

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

More info...
For more information, contact Crystal Garcia-Anaya at 505-565-3002.
Mar 3-4
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Las Cruces
Mental Health Focus Group

The Mental Health Focus Group will be held Mar. 3 - 4, Aggie Health and Wellness Center, Conference Room, , 3080 Breland Drive.

Great opportunity for students to help us shape the future of counseling services on campus! Undergraduate/graduate students that are currently enrolled (part or full-time) at the Las Cruces campus may participate. Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins welcome, as space allows. Duration is about 60 to 90 minutes.

Schedule:

  • Mar. 3 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Mar 4 | 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
More info...
For more information, contact Aggie Health and Wellness Center at 575-646-1512.
Mar 3
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Los Lunas
Middle Rio Grande Specialty Crops

The last Middle Rio Grande Specialty Crops class will be held Mar. 3, 6 to 9 p.m., Valencia County CES, 404 Courthouse Road.

The class helps bring women together to learn from experts in agricultural production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. Online registration available! Fee is $40 via credit card or mailing a check. Dinner will be provided. Deadline: Jan. 20.

More info...
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at 575-646-1162.
Mar 3
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 5
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Las Cruces
Cambios Climate Series

The Cambios Climate Series will be held Mar. 5, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 North Main Street, Downtown Las Cruces.

Please join us for a discussion by Dr. Gene Kelly, Professor of Pedology, Soil, and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University.

More info...
For more information, contact Niall Hanan at 575-646-3335.
Mar 5
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Farmington
Pesticide Applicator Training - San Juan

The Pesticide Applicator Training - San Juan will be held Mar 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Juan County, McGee Park, 41 Road 5556.

The workshop will be an opportunity for active NMDA pesticide license holders to hear presentations on NMDA CEU credited topics. Online registration available! Fee is $50 by Feb. 28 and $75 afterwards. Payable by credit card, mailing a check, or at-the-door. 5 CEUs available.

More info...
For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Mar 6
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Abiquiu
Fruit Growers Workshop

The Fruit Growers Workshop will be held Mar. 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rio Arriba CES Office, State Road 554, House# 122-A.

State wide fruit growers workshop for better fruit production and ideas for increasing production. Online registration available! Fee is $20; payable with check only! Lunch will be provided.

More info...
For more information, contact Kat Jaramillo at 505-753-3405.
Mar 7
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 7
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 17
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 19Dec 17
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Online
Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Marisa Thompson at 505-865-7340.
Mar 21
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 24
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 24-27
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Las Cruces
AgrAbility Training

The AgrAbility Training will be held Mar. 24 - 27, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The training addresses issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers will participate in plenary sessions, breakout tours, networking, and special events.

More info...
For more information, contact Shelly Morris at 575-693-8238.
Mar 27
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Las Cruces
Chef Artist Dinner and Silent Auction

Join us on Mar. 27, 5:30 p.m., Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall, for a very special celebration.

Featuring special mystery guest chefs! The night begins with a reception with specialty cocktails by guest mixologist and HRTM alumni, Patrick Abalos, and appetizers. Followed by dinner service at 6:30 p.m., where our talented team of chefs will prepare a five-course meal with specially selected wine pairings. Cost is $125 per person; tickets available online via NMSU Foundation or at the SHRTM Office.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Mar 28
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.

April 2025

Apr 3-24
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Alamogordo
Kitchen Creations - Otero

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Kelly Knight at 575-437-0231.
Apr 4
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 4
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 5
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Las Cruces
ACES Open House

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Claire Montoya at 575-646-1123.
Apr 7
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 9-11
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Socorro
ALIRT Conference

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.
Apr 11
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 12-16
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Las Cruces
National Collegiate 4-H Conference

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. 17

More info...
For more information, contact Newt McCarty at 575-646-1166.
Apr 14
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575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 15
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Las Cruces
Mushroom Cooking Demonstration

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Soum Sanogo at 575-646-3577.
Apr 17
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Las Cruces
Cambios Climate Series

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Niall Hanan at 575-646-3335.
Apr 21
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, 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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 22-23
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Online
PSA Grower Training

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.
Apr 23
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Las Vegas
BQA Training

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Melissa Wright at 505-454-1497.
Apr 24
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Las Cruces
Community Beverage Presentation

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 25
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Apr 26
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Las Cruces
Suicide Prevention Walk

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Sheena Merino at 575-646-2998.
Apr 29
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Albuquerque
NM Homemade Food Act

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Amber Benson at 505-243-1386.

May 2025

May 2
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

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

A new menu and décor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café 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!

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
May 2
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

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

More info...
For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
May 12-22
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Carlsbad
Kitchen Creations - Eddy

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Vonda Frost at 575-887-6595.

June 2025

Jun 9-17
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Online
BPCS Course in Spanish

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

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

More info...
For more information, contact Luis Sabillón at 575-646-1766.
Jun 24-25
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Online
PSA Grower Training

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!

More info...
For more information, contact Janet Witte at 575-646-5949.

August 2025

Aug 5-7
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Santa Fe
Noxious Weeds Short Course

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.

More info...
For more information, contact Leslie Beck at 575-646-2888.