Events in counties surrounding Sandoval County

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.

This list is filtered to show only events in the areas surrounding Sandoval County.

January 2019
Jan 7 Albuquerque	Horses, Public Land(s), and Statute Symposium The Horses, "Public Land(s)", and Statute Symposium will be held Jan. 7, 8:30 to 3:00 p.m., Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW. Please register by Jan. 3, 2019. Thank you. More info... For more information, contact Sam Smallidge at 575-644-9566.
Jan 9 Albuquerque	Grape Propagation Workshop The Grape Propagation Workshop will be held Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m., Agri-Nature Center, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW. Learn how to propagate grape vines with Dr. Gill Giese, NMSU Extension Viticulture Specialist. A follow-up email will be sent closer to the event More info... For more information, contact John Garlisch at 505-243-1386.
Jan 19 Farmington	Gardening 101 Series: Soil: A Garden's Foundation 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... For more information, contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496.
February 2019
Feb 7 Farmington	Pesticide Applicators Training - Farmington A Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Feb. 7 in Farmington. The workshop is $50 for trainees or current license holders. 5 CEU's are available. More info... For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Feb 9 Farmington	Gardening 101 Series: Settling In: Preparation & Renewal 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... For more information, contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496.
March 2019
Mar 9 Farmington	Gardening 101 Series: Getting The Garden You Want 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... For more information, contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496.
May 2019
May 1-3 Albuquerque	2019 ICAN SNAP-Ed State Conference The 2019 ICAN SNAP-Ed State Conference will be held May 1 - 3. Save the date. More information to follow! More info... For more information, contact Brenda Weatherford at 575-648-2311.

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.

December 2018
Dec 17-21 Las Cruces	Chile Pepper Institute Holiday Sale The Holiday Sale will be held now until Dec. 21. The Chile Pepper Institute is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 265. Sale items include: All sauces $3; Sauce combos $12; Mugs $5; Tumblers $10; CPI T-shirt $9; CPI polos $30; Chile candles $5; Superhot powders $10; Frozen green chile $5; Chile jewelry 20 percent off; and Ornamental chile plants 50 percent off. More info... For more information, contact Adan Delval at 575-646-3028.
Dec 18 — Apr 23 Las Cruces	NMSU Fit Families Program - Open Enrollment Jan. 29 The NMSU Fit Families Program is seeking enrollment for their upcoming class, which begins Jan. 29. The class will be held every Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall. Pre-registration is required. Fit Families is a 12-week program that promotes 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 that is between the ages of 5-12. At least one parent or guardian must attend. The program is free. More info... For more information, contact Lucinda Banegas-Carreon at 575-646-2034.
January 2019
Jan 7 Albuquerque	Horses, Public Land(s), and Statute Symposium The Horses, "Public Land(s)", and Statute Symposium will be held Jan. 7, 8:30 to 3:00 p.m., Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW. Please register by Jan. 3, 2019. Thank you. More info... For more information, contact Sam Smallidge at 575-644-9566.
Jan 9 Albuquerque	Grape Propagation Workshop The Grape Propagation Workshop will be held Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m., Agri-Nature Center, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW. Learn how to propagate grape vines with Dr. Gill Giese, NMSU Extension Viticulture Specialist. A follow-up email will be sent closer to the event More info... For more information, contact John Garlisch at 505-243-1386.
Jan 16-17 Tucumcari	Southwest Beef Symposium The Southwest Beef Symposium will be held Jan. 16 - 17, Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 Route 66. The Symposium is an annual event designed to educate beef producers on current issues and research taking place in the U. S. beef industry. More info... For more information, contact Kathy Bustos at 575-646-3326.
Jan 19 Farmington	Gardening 101 Series: Soil: A Garden's Foundation 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... For more information, contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496.
February 2019
Feb 5 Las Cruces	New Mexico Chile Conference 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... For more information, contact Adan Delval at 575-646-3028.
Feb 6 Las Cruces	Climate Change Seminar A Climate Change Seminar will be held Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Location TBA. The seminar entitled, "Barriers to Public Acceptance of Climate Science, Impacts and Solutions" will be given by Katharine Hayhoe, professor in the Texas Tech Department of Political Science. More info... For more information, contact Lara Prihodko at 575-646-6134.
Feb 7 Farmington	Pesticide Applicators Training - Farmington A Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Feb. 7 in Farmington. The workshop is $50 for trainees or current license holders. 5 CEU's are available. More info... For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Feb 9 Farmington	Gardening 101 Series: Settling In: Preparation & Renewal 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... For more information, contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496.
Feb 18 Las Cruces	An Aggie Experience - ACES Breakout 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... For more information, contact Janie Wagoner at 575-646-1109.
Feb 20 Las Cruces	Climate Change Seminar A Climate Change Seminar will be held Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 N Downtown Mall. The seminar entitled, "Extreme Conservation on a Glacier-less Planet" will be given by Joel Berger, the Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Wildlife Conservation at Colorado State University. More info... For more information, contact Lara Prihodko at 575-646-6134.
Feb 21 Hobbs	Pesticide Applicators Training - Hobbs A Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Feb. 21 in Hobbs. The workshop is $50 for trainees or current license holders. 5 CEU's are available. More info... For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
Feb 22-24 Tucumcari	4-H | State Shooting Sports Leaders Training The 4-H State Shooting Sports Leaders Training will be held Feb. 22 - 24 at Quay County Convention Center and Fair Grounds. If your child is interested in shooting sports and you would like to be a leader, this is a great opportunity to become certified! Registration opens on Dec. 1, but you must be enrolled in 4-H first! Please call our office for more information! More info... For more information, contact Jason Lamb at 575-461-0562.
Feb 23 Portales	TexMex Horse Judging Clinic The TexMex Horse Judging Clinic will be held Feb. 23, 9 to 4:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 East Lime Street. The camp is for youth and coaches of all skill levels. Youth will judge both video and live classes. Tips for improving your reasons will also be covered! Snacks, lunch, and a clinic workbook will be provided for each participant. Registration fee: $35/person. Deadline to register is Feb. 15. More info... For more information, contact Jason Turner at 575-646-1242.
March 2019
Mar 6 Las Cruces	Climate Change Seminar A Climate Change Seminar will be held Mar. 6, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 N Downtown Mall. The seminar entitled, "Drought, water security, and ecosystem disruption – the SW climate challenge" will be given by Jonathan Overpeck, interdisciplinary climate scientist and the Samuel A. Graham Dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. More info... For more information, contact Lara Prihodko at 575-646-6134.
Mar 9 Farmington	Gardening 101 Series: Getting The Garden You Want 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... For more information, contact Bonnie Hopkins at 505-334-9496.
April 2019
Apr 3 Las Cruces	Climate Change Seminar A Climate Change Seminar will be held Apr. 3, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 N Downtown Mall. The seminar entitled, "Climate Change, Wildfire, and Megadrought in the Western United States" will be given by A. Park Williams, the Lamont Associate Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. More info... For more information, contact Lara Prihodko at 575-646-6134.
May 2019
May 1-3 Albuquerque	2019 ICAN SNAP-Ed State Conference The 2019 ICAN SNAP-Ed State Conference will be held May 1 - 3. Save the date. More information to follow! More info... For more information, contact Brenda Weatherford at 575-648-2311.
August 2019
Aug 8 Tucumcari	Field Day - Tucumcari The Annual Field Day for Tucumcari will be held Aug. 8, registration at 4:30 pm. with a catered dinner at 5:30 pm., Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari. The dinner program will feature a guest speaker. After dinner, a hay ride is planned to see our ongoing research projects. Refreshments will be served following the hay ride. More info... For more information, contact Leonard Lauriault at 575-461-1620.

Featured Events

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

January 2019
Jan 7 Albuquerque	Horses, Public Land(s), and Statute Symposium The Horses, "Public Land(s)", and Statute Symposium will be held Jan. 7, 8:30 to 3:00 p.m., Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW. Please register by Jan. 3, 2019. Thank you. More info... For more information, contact Sam Smallidge at 575-644-9566.
February 2019
Feb 5 Las Cruces	New Mexico Chile Conference 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... For more information, contact Adan Delval at 575-646-3028.