The Cancer Research Internship - Applications for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are open for summer 2022 (undergraduate students only!). The intensive, nine-week internship, to be held June 13 - Aug. 12, 2022, is designed to provide research experience and mentorship for students interested in biomedical research.

Students must commit to the entire period in order to participate. Applications available online and due by Jan. 7. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by Jan. 14. Sponsored in part by the Partnership for the Advancement of Cancer Research, supported by NCI grants U54CA132383 (NMSU) and U54CA132381 (Fred Hutch).

The OFRR is a voluntary service offered by the NMSU-Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) to help producers assess their farm operation against the regulations of the Produce Safety Rule (PSR).

The Diabetes Program will be held Wednesdays, Dec. 8 - Feb. 23, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., via Zoom.

Are you at risk of diabetes? Enroll now for the National Diabetes Prevention Program by NMSU Extension. Join our lifestyle change program and decrease your risk for Type 2 diabetes. Take advantage of having a certified National DPP lifestyle coach guide you through an evidence-based program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Diabetes Program will be held Thursdays, Dec. 9 - Feb. 24, 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom.

Are you at risk of diabetes? Enroll now for the National Diabetes Prevention Program by NMSU Extension. Join our lifestyle change program and decrease your risk for Type 2 diabetes. Take advantage of having a certified National DPP lifestyle coach guide you through an evidence-based program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The WSARE Conference will be held Dec. 9, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., via Zoom.

The conference is free and open to the public. There will be six informative presentations on various sustainable agricultural topics such as: irrigation efficiency in pecans; healthy soils; organic production and beneficial insects; how to start a vegetable garden; and how farms can participate within their communities.

The Sam Steel Graduation Ceremony will be held Dec. 10, 3 p.m., Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 North Horseshoe Street.

The 4-H | Aloha Banquet will be held Dec. 12, 4 p.m., Clayton Civic Center.

You are invited to attend our 2021 Aloha Hawaiian Banquet. Dress for the occasion! We want to see your best Hawaiian outfits. Please join us to celebrate this year's accomplishments along with welcoming our new members and officer team!!

The Essentials of Customer Service Certificate Course will be held Dec. 13 - Jan. 31, via NMSU On-Demand.

The 12 week program is for anyone from high school age on up who wants to work in any type of customer service job. Restart New Mexico is paying the fees for the first 25 NM residents that register. Two other certificate programs will be available February 2022.

The last Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid class will be held Dec. 14, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., in-person or online.

Online registration available with credit card or check payment options. Fee is $10 per class or $40 for the Bundle Option when you choose all classes.

The Joint Stockmen’s Convention will be held Dec. 14 - 16 at the Hotel Albuquerque.

More details forthcoming!

The second session of the Season Production Workshop Series will be held Dec. 15, 6 to 8 p.m., via Zoom.

Details forthcoming. Contact IRD (Indian Resources Development) at ird@nmsu.edu for the Zoom link. The series consists of 6 online sessions.

The last of the Ready, Set, Grow! Webinar Series will be held Dec. 15, 3 pm, via Zoom.

Join the series to learn more about various gardening-related topics. Presenters will include County and State Extension Specialists with experience in horticulture, insects, and food.

The NMSU Fit Families/Familias En Forma Program (Spanish) will be held Dec. 29, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., via Zoom.

Offered in Spanish, the program is free for families with kids between 5 - 12 years of age. The sessions are geared toward family health and wellness, with a focus in positive mental health. Brought to you by NMSU Extension and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.

The CES In-Service will be held Jan. 5 - 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., NMSU Las Cruces Campus, 940 College Drive, Gerald Thomas Hall Auditorium, Room 194.

Come join us for an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and subject matter training.

The Capitals Summit will be held Jan. 10 – 13, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.

For more information or to request attendance to the Capitals Summit, please submit the the inquiry form. Full event title: Appreciative Inquiry and Community Capitals Summit: Creating a Shared Vision of a Resilient Food System.

The Eastern NM Annie's Project will be held Saturdays, Jan. 15 - Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 West Route 66 Blvd.

A national risk management program designed to empower women in agriculture. The six-week interactive course allows learning from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field.

Online registration available to pay with credit card or mailing a check. Early registration fee is $100 by Dec. 15; $125 afterwards. A networking lunch is included each week with the registration fee.

The 4-H | Online Horse Bowl Tournament will be held Jan. 24 - 28, 7 to 10 p.m. MST, via Zoom.

Rules and supplementary information is available from your County 4-H Agent. Online registration will be done through the CES Office. Fee is $5/youth. Registration opens Dec. 1. Deadline: Jan. 10.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Jan. 25 - 26, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days, via Zoom.

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: NM residents or $90: Out-of-State residents. Deadline: Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The NM Cotton Growers Conference will be held Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ruidoso Convention Center.

More details forthcoming!

The New Mexico Chile Conference will be held from Jan. 31 - Feb. 1, Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 East University Avenue.

The TexMex Horse Judging Clinic will be held Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds; 705 East Lime Street.

The Clinic will provide instruction for youth and coaches of all skill levels. Online registration available with the following fees: $45/youth and $10/adult. Registration opens Dec. 13. Deadline: Jan. 28.

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

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: NM residents or $90: Out-of-State residents. Deadline: Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Mar. 29 - 30, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days, via Zoom.

Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: NM residents or $90: Out-of-State residents. Deadline: Mar. 18 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!