The Western Pecan Production Short Course will be held Oct. 16 -18, 8 to 5 p.m., NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Three full days in the "classroom" with lectures to cover horticulture, pest control, economics, and related aspects of pecan production from start to finish, plus a full-day field trip to pecan farms. More info...

The NMSU Fit Families Program will be held, Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, NMSU Las Cruces Campus. Fit Families is a free program that is 12- weeks and meets Tuesday evenings to promote healthy childhood nutrition and increased physical activity. Each session includes a delicious and nutritious cooking lesson and meal, nutrition information and healthy eating tips, physical activity, goal setting activities, self-esteem and motivation workshops, and the ability to interact with others. Participating families must have at least one child between the ages of 5-12. At least one parent or guardian must attend. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Oct. 17, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

Please join us this week, Oct. 17 - 19, for lunch! This week's theme is: American! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options. Our lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices. The Fall 2018 lunches are from Sep. 11 thru Nov. 30. We will be closed for: Homecoming Happy Hour (Oct. 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 20 - 23). Parking: You will need a permit to park for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit that can be obtained over the Internet. Up to 5 E-Permits can be obtained each year. Please see Parking Options for more information. More info...

A Game Testing Session will be held Oct. 17, 12:30 to 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Learning Games Lab. Participants will test games and other materials from the Math Snacks project and give designers feedback on their experiences. This session is for participants who did not attend our half-day session in September. In order to be considered for participation, please complete the short form on the website. More info...

The ICAN SNAP-Ed Eastern Training will be held Oct. 17.

Save the date! More information to come. More info...

The Thrive! Wellness Workshop will be held Oct. 18 - 19, 6 pm to 1 p.m., Bernalillo County CES Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW. Register Now! Thrive

A wellness conference centered on creating and maintaining health and happiness. The fee is $15 for either an evening or morning session or $25 for both sessions. Dinner and/or lunch will be provided. More info...

The Strong Seniors Stay Young Program will be held Oct. 18 - Nov. 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Mesalands Community College. To enroll, pick up an enrollment package at the Quay CES, 216 E. Center Street. The forms must be filled out and a doctor's release obtained before the start of class. The cost is $20 per person and must be paid on the first day of class. Persons who have taken the class previously do not need a doctor's release, but must reserve a spot. The class is limited to 30 people. More info...

The HRTM International Dinner Series is one of the most gourmet dining experiences you can have in Las Cruces.

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts at 6 p.m. with a wine tasting and an hors d'oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Then dinner starts in 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $65 per person.

Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance. Please come in person to Gerald Thomas Hall Rm. 138 starting on Aug. 20 to purchase your ticket(s). Payment must be made the day dinner tickets are purchased - there are no refunds.

Parking: Please park in the lot off Knox St. across from (west of) Gerald Thomas Hall. Parking is free after 4:30 pm for our dinners and TAP series. More info...

The Sheep and Goat Symposium will be held Oct. 18 - 19, 1 to 12 p.m., Knox Hall, 2980 S. Espina Street.

Come learn about nutrition, reproduction, health, marketing, and predation. There will also be a wool lab, judging contest, and sheep and goat health certifcation. More info...

The Ag Days Degree Program will be held Oct. 19 - 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Knox Hall, 2980 S. Espina Street.

Come learn about nutrition, reproduction, and range and wildlife management. Get hands-on experience on calving problems, reproductive techniques, and grass/weed ID. More info...

The Master Gardener Training Course is will be held Fridays, Oct. 19 - Nov. 16, 8:30 to 1:30 p.m., 209 South Oliver Drive. The training course is offered every other year in San Juan County. For registration information, visit our website or contact the San Juan County Extension Agent, Bonnie Hopkins. More info...

The Gardening 101 Series: Seed I: Seeds 101 will be held Oct. 20, 10 to 12 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center.

Topic for discussion will be: what they are, what they do, how to find them and save, store, how to clean. Instruction will be done in the first hour and hands-on for the second. Space is limited so please pre-register online or by phone. More info...

The NMDA & ACES Ag Day will be held Oct. 20, 12 p.m., Pan Am Parking Lot. More than 50 booths with live animals, educational exhibits, games, and New Mexico foods to sample! More info...

The Four Corners Bee Keepers Conference will be held Oct. 20, 8:30 to 3 p.m., San Juan College.

Bee keeping is a rapidly growing industry in the Four Corners. Join us for a day of education and networking with a keynote presentation from the NM Bee Keepers Association. Registration is $15. More info...

An Aggie Experience - ACES Breakout will be held Oct. 20, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 194.

Aggie Experience is a recruiting event hosted by NMSU. It is a one-day event and usually Junior and Senior high school students attend. Prospective students will visit ACES for an informational session. More info...

The Farmington Growers Market is held Saturdays from Oct. 20 - 27, 8 to 12 Noon, Farmington Museum, Gateway Farm, 3041 E Main Street. The Tuesday markets are held from July 10 - Oct. 23, 4 to 6 p.m. More info...

The Healthy You with Diabetes 7-week series will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 23 - Nov. 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Quay County Extension Office. Adapted for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or just those looking for healthier food options during the holiday season. Each class includes a hands-on cooking lab with tasty recipes. Learn about foods that will help lower or maintain your blood sugars during the holidays. More info...

Please join us this week, Oct. 23 - 26, for lunch! This week's theme is: Pacific Rim! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2018 lunches are from Sep. 11 thru Nov. 30. We will be closed for: Homecoming Happy Hour (Oct. 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 20 - 23).

Parking: You will need a permit to park for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit that can be obtained over the Internet. Up to 5 E-Permits can be obtained each year. Please see Parking Options for more information. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Oct. 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

A Biomedical Research Seminar will be held Oct. 26, 3:30 p.m., Domenici Hall, Rm. 109.

Presenting will be Dr. Needhi Bhalla from University of California at Santa Cruz on "A Tale of Two Checkpoints." Refreshments served at 3 p.m. More info...

Please join us for Pete's Meat Dinner Oct. 27, 6 p.m., 100 West Café. Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. RSVP to the HRTM office required!

What's not to love about all you can eat steak and french fries along with Pistol Pete's 1888 Ale. Eat with your hands at this casual dining event.

Parking: Please park in the lot off Knox St. across from (west of) Gerald Thomas Hall. Parking is free after 4:30 pm for our dinners and TAP series. More info...

Please join us this week, Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, for lunch! This week's theme is: Southwestern/Mexican! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2018 lunches are from Sep. 11 thru Nov. 30. We will be closed for: Homecoming Happy Hour (Oct. 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 20 - 23).

Parking: You will need a permit to park for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit that can be obtained over the Internet. Up to 5 E-Permits can be obtained each year. Please see Parking Options for more information. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Oct. 31, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

Please join us for the Pollinators and Garden Design Workshop Series, Nov. 2, 9 to 12 p.m., Sandoval County Extension Services. Register Now! Pollinators. More info...

The First Saturday Walk for November's event will be a walk with Paw & Claws Rescue Dog on Nov. 3, 8 a.m., Duncan Park. Please bring your family and friends and join us! During the walk you can learn and visit with our special guests! More info...

The 4-H Fun Shoot will be held Nov. 3, 8 a.m. check-in, Butterfield Shooting Range, Corralitos Exit 127 on I-10, towards Deming - 12 miles West. Register Now! Fun Shoot

Adult and youth teams welcome! $250 per team of five. Lunch will be provided for shooters. Extra lunches may be purchased for $5. 50 rounds; ammo not provided. More info...

The Microgreens workshop will be held Nov. 5, time TBA, Quay County Extension Office.

Come join us learn about the nutritional benefits of Microgreens! You will learn how to grow them yourself this winter and how to add them to your meals for extra nutrition! No garden or experience required. More info...

Please join us for the Specialty Cooking Classes, Mar. - Dec., 9 to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, 25 Wesley Road. Register Now! Specialty

• Nov. 5: Baking - RSVP by Oct. 29
• Dec. 6: EASY Candy Making - RSVP by Dec. 3

$10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch! More info...

Please join us this week, Nov. 6 - 9, for lunch! This week's theme is: French! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2018 lunches are from Sep. 11 thru Nov. 30. We will be closed for: Homecoming Happy Hour (Oct. 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 20 - 23).

Parking: You will need a permit to park for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit that can be obtained over the Internet. Up to 5 E-Permits can be obtained each year. Please see Parking Options for more information. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Nov. 7, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

Everyone needs the chance to wind down on Friday afternoons! And it can be done so in a friendly and fun environment at The Adjustment Project (TAP).

Join us, once a month, at 100 West Café from 5 to 7 p.m. for a cash bar of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages at modest prices. Appetizers are complimentary with a purchase of a beverage. All proceeds will benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

Parking: Please park in the lot off Knox St. across from (west of) Gerald Thomas Hall. Parking is free after 4:30 pm for our dinners and TAP series. More info...

A Biomedical Research Seminar will be held Nov. 9, 3:30 p.m., Domenici Hall, Rm. 109.

Presenting will be Dr. Barbara Han from Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies on "Machine Learning and the Practice of Prediction in Disease Ecology." Refreshments served at 3 p.m. More info...

The Winter Garden Workshop will be held Nov. 10, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Los Ranchos AgriNature Center - 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW. Register Now! Winter Garden

Learn how to prep your raised vegetable beds for winter gardening. Topics covered include sheet mulching for soil health and growing under cover for winter hardy vegetables. The cost is $5 at the door. More info...

A PSA Grower Training will be held Nov. 13, 8 to 5 p.m., Bernalillo County Extension Office. Register Now- PSA Nov.

This is a one-day event that is intended for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. More info...

Please join us this week, Nov. 13 - 16, for lunch! This week's theme is: Fall Favorites! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2018 lunches are from Sep. 11 thru Nov. 30. We will be closed for: Homecoming Happy Hour (Oct. 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 20 - 23).

Parking: You will need a permit to park for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit that can be obtained over the Internet. Up to 5 E-Permits can be obtained each year. Please see Parking Options for more information. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Nov. 14, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

The HRTM International Dinner Series is one of the most gourmet dining experiences you can have in Las Cruces.

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts at 6 p.m. with a wine tasting and an hors d'oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Then dinner starts in 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $65 per person.

Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance. Please come in person to Gerald Thomas Hall Rm. 138 starting on Aug. 20 to purchase your ticket(s). Payment must be made the day dinner tickets are purchased - there are no refunds.

Parking: Please park in the lot off Knox St. across from (west of) Gerald Thomas Hall. Parking is free after 4:30 pm for our dinners and TAP series. More info...

A Biomedical Research Seminar will be held Nov. 16, 3:30 p.m., Domenici Hall, Rm. 109.

Presenting will be Dr. Vojo Deretic from University of New Mexico on "Autophagy: From Fundamental Processes to Disease." Refreshments served at 3 p.m. More info...

Join us on Nov. 27, 6 p.m., Salud! De Mesilla Restaurant for a very special celebration.

The Banfi Winemaker dinner is to celebrate 30 years of hospitality education at NMSU. It will be hosted by Russell Hernandez with special guest Bill Whiting, Wine Education Director, Banfi Vintners. This night to remember costs $90 per person, payable to the NMSU Foundation. More info...

Please join us this week, Nov. 27 - 30, for lunch! This week's theme is: Italian! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. Regular lunch seating is on a walk-in basis. However, if you have a group of 8 or more, please contact us to make special arrangements for seating and menu choices.

The Fall 2018 lunches are from Sep. 11 thru Nov. 30. We will be closed for: Homecoming Happy Hour (Oct. 5) and Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 20 - 23).

Parking: You will need a permit to park for the lunches. The E-Permit is a free single-day permit that can be obtained over the Internet. Up to 5 E-Permits can be obtained each year. Please see Parking Options for more information. More info...

The Opportunities to Enhance Profit through Implementation of Regenerative Grazing Practices Otero County Electric Co-op will be held Nov. 28, 9 to 4 p.m., 404 Burro Avenue.

The Co-Op costs $30 to attend and will feature both an in-class education portion along with a field visit to a nearby ranch where classroom topics will be addressed through on-the-ground exploration and demonstration. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Nov. 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

The Adding Value to Ranch Enterprises through Branding and Identification of New Markets will be held Nov. 29, 9 to 12 p.m., Ranney Ranch, Hwy 247.

As an Audubon Certified ranch, the Ranney Ranch is providing high quality grassland bird habitat while also providing a high quality beef product to market. Cost is $15 to attend. More info...

The Gardening 101 Series: Seed II: Botany of Desire will be held Dec. 1, 10 to 12 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center.

Topic for discussion will be: more on seeds, microgreens and cleaning up the garden. Instruction will be done in the first hour and hands-on for the second. Space is limited so please pre-register online or by phone. More info...

The Forage Growers Workshop will be held Dec. 4, 8 to 4:30 p.m., UNM Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Road.

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Registration fee of $20 for participants includes program materials, lunch, door prizes, and NMDA CEU's. Topics include: Fertilization and Soil Testing, Water pH and Pesticides, Alfalfa and Fescue/Orchardgrass Selection, Alfalfa Management, Insect and Weed Management, MRGDC Update, NRCS & FSA Programs, etc. More info...

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Dec. 5, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. More info...

Please join us for the Sam Steel Pinning Ceremony, Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Atkinson Recital Hall, NMSU Music Center. More info...

The Sam Steel Society Ceremony Alumni Reception will be held Dec. 7, 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, 100 West Café. More info...

The 2018 ICAN EFNEP Retreat will be held Dec. 10 - 11.

Save the date! More information to follow. More info...

A PSA Grower Training will be held Dec. 12, 8 to 5 p.m., Rio Arriba County Extension Office. Register Now- PSA Dec. 12

This is a one-day event that is intended for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. More info...

The NM Sustainable Agriculture Conference will be held Dec. 12, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., UNM Valencia Campus, 280 La Entrada Road. Register Now! Sustain Ag

The NM Sustainable Agriculture Conference, a single day conference, sponsored by the WSARE provides opportunity for growers, educators and agricultural stakeholders to learn about cutting-edge agricultural practices that can enhance sustainability and improve farm profit in New Mexico. Conference is free. Lunch will be provided. More info...

A PSA Grower Training will be held Dec. 13, 8 to 5 p.m., Socorro County Annex. Register Now- PSA Dec. 13

This is a one-day event that is intended for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. More info...

Everyone needs the chance to wind down on Friday afternoons! And it can be done so in a friendly and fun environment at The Adjustment Project (TAP).

Join us, once a month, at 100 West Café from 5 to 7 p.m. for a cash bar of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages at modest prices. Appetizers are complimentary with a purchase of a beverage. All proceeds will benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

Parking: Please park in the lot off Knox St. across from (west of) Gerald Thomas Hall. Parking is free after 4:30 pm for our dinners and TAP series. More info...

The Gardening 101 Series: Soil: A Garden's Foundation will be held Jan. 19, 10 to 12 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center.

Topic for discussion will be: changing dirt into teaming, healthy soil. Instruction will be done in the first hour and hands-on for the second. Space is limited so please pre-register online or by phone. More info...

The New Mexico Chile Conference will be held Feb. 5, 7:30 a.m. registration, Hotel Encanto, 705 S. Telshor Blvd.

Come learn more about the latest research on chile pepper and to network with local farmers, growers, and processors. More info...

The Gardening 101 Series: Settling In: Preparation & Renewal will be held Feb. 9, 10 to 12 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center.

Topic for discussion will be: mapping the garden, rethinking design and water use, selecting seeds and planning the future. Instruction will be done in the first hour and hands-on for the second. Space is limited so please pre-register online or by phone. More info...

An Aggie Experience - ACES Breakout will be held Feb. 18, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 194.

Aggie Experience is a recruiting event hosted by NMSU. It is a one-day event and usually Junior and Senior high school students attend. Prospective students will visit the College of ACES for an informational session. More info...

The Gardening 101 Series: Getting The Garden You Want will be held Mar. 9, 10 to 12 p.m., Sycamore Park Community Center.

Topic for discussion will be: cool and warm season crops and knowing when to plant. Instruction will be done in the first hour and hands-on for the second. Space is limited so please pre-register online or by phone. More info...

The 2019 ICAN SNAP-Ed State Conference will be held May 1 - 3.

Save the date. More information to follow! More info...