The BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course - Spanish will be held Oct. 21 - Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., via Zoom.

Online registration available to pay with credit card or mailing your check. Early registration fees: $450 (6 sessions) or $540 (8 sessions) by Oct. 3. Late registration extended until Oct. 20.

Dates: Oct. 21, 26, 28; Nov. 4, 9, 16, 18

The Chile Pepper Institute Sale will be held Oct. 21 - Nov. 5, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 940 College Drive, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 265.

Need some spooky heat for Halloween? All the Holy Jolokia ghost pepper products: salsa, rub, taco, hot, and barbecue sauces are 25% off.

A fresh batch of ornamental peppers, including NuMex Christmas, NuMex Thanksgiving, NuMex Easter, NuMex Twilight, NuMex Memorial Day, and NuMex Twinkle are on sale at $5 to $8 per plant.

The Masters Defense for Katherine Arnold will be held Oct. 21, 4 p.m., via Zoom.

The title of her thesis is Volatile Organic Compounds Associated with Western Schley Pecan Trees and Pecan Weevils, Curculio Caryae (Horn) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The public seminar will be followed by the final defense questions from her committee.

The Stress and Resilience Webinar Series will be held Thursdays, Oct. 21 - 28, 2 to 3 p.m., via Zoom.

This webinar series will provide strategies to manage stress and build resilience as communities begin to reopen.

The Kitchen Creations (Spanish) will be held Oct. 21 - Nov. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Kitchen Creations is a series of four free classes on nutrition and cooking for adults with diabetes. Learn how to plan and prepare meals that manage carbs and promote heart health. Workbook, diabetes cookbooks, and other resources will be mailed to you to help you succeed in the classes and at home. Doña Ana County

Dates: Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11

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 PES Graduate Seminar will be held Oct. 22 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Maria Alvarez Zavala, Masters Candidate, will present Profiling of Secondary Metabolites in Opuntia spp.

The 100 West Café Lunch - Brazilian will be held Oct. 22, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The Pile Burning Workshop will be held Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sierra Bonita - Rincon VFD, 1751 Hwy 434.

The free interactive workshop will discuss the recent RX Fire Act and general pile burning practices. Lunch will be provided.

The NM Lions Diabetes Expo will be held Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mountain Valley Church, 5 Dinkle Road.

The event will include diabetes professional guest speakers, action CPR, blood drive, door prizes, silent auction, KidSight free screening, bicycle/gift drawing, and food. Brought to you by Sandia Mountain Lions Club and Diabetes Awareness Program.

The NM Climate Summit will be held Oct. 25 - 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in-person at the NM State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, and online. Spanish translation provided.

You are cordially invited to attend this free two-day event with leaders from around the state as we work to develop and deliver bold new policies to address our climate crisis.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Oct. 26 - 27, 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: Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Kitchen Creations (English) will be held Oct. 26 - Nov. 16, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., via Zoom.

Kitchen Creations is a series of four free classes on nutrition and cooking for adults with diabetes. Learn how to plan and prepare meals that manage carbs and promote heart health. Workbook, diabetes cookbooks, and other resources will be mailed to you to help you succeed in the classes and at home. Cibola, Harding, and Taos Counties

Dates: Oct. 26; Nov. 2, 09, 16

The Tech Tuesdays: Hybrid Class Series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23, 4 - 5:30 p.m., in-person or online.

Online registration available with credit card or check payment options. Fee is $10 per class or $50 for the Bundle Option when you choose 5 or more classes.

Dates: Oct. 26; Nov. 23

The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program will be held Oct. 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Quay Extension Office, 216 East Center Street.

The first session will be Orientation and Sign-Up.

The BQA Trichomoniasis Workshop will be held Oct. 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Animas Community Center, 21 Rolls Road.

Trichomoniasis has been on our radar and recently our community has become a hot spot for it. This is an opportunity for everyone to expand their knowledge base of the infection and hopefully develop prevention techniques for your herd. 2 CEUs available.

The NMSU Fit Families/Familias En Forma Program (Spanish) will be held Oct. 27 - 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.

Dates:

• Spanish | Oct. 27; Nov. 24; Dec. 29

The Joint TX and NM Extension Agent Dairy Training will be held Oct. 27 - 29, WTAMU - VERO Facilities.

Specialists from NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Texas AgriLife Extension are inviting agents to attend and participate in a joint dairy training.

The Kitchen Creations (English) will be held Oct. 27 - Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., via Zoom.

Kitchen Creations is a series of four free classes on nutrition and cooking for adults with diabetes. Learn how to plan and prepare meals that manage carbs and promote heart health. Workbook, diabetes cookbooks, and other resources will be mailed to you to help you succeed in the classes and at home. Bernalillo County

Dates: Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10

The Plant and Flower Sale will be held Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, corner of Espina and University.

Items for sale will be succulents, houseplants, a few cacti, and cut flowers. Flower sales will only be done twice a month.

Thank you for supporting our student organization!

The 100 West Café Lunches - Fall Favorites will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 27 - 29, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The NMSU Fit Families Program (English) will be held Oct. 28 and Nov. 25, 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom.

Offered in English and 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.

Dates:

• English | Oct. 28; Nov. 25

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Oct. 29, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Dr. Eric Griffin, Assistant Professor of Biology, New Mexico Highlands University, will present It's a Small World After All: The Impacts of Plant-associated Microbes.

The Field Day - CRLRC (Corona Range and Livestock Research Center) will be held Nov. 3, Time TBA, County Road CO2O - #4 University Road (8 miles east of Corona).

Most ACES Science Centers host field days each year in the late summer or fall. The events consist of research presentations, demonstrations, and activities for the community.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Americana will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 3 - 5, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation, Old World vs. New World, on Nov. 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine.

This blind tasting will test your tasting skills and wine knowledge. $30 per person includes six wines and a cheese and charcuterie plate. Hosted by District Manager Mark Burden and Jasmine Giles of Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 5, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Yi Zhu, Ph. D. Candidate, will present Genome-wide Association Mapping for Fusarium oxysporuym f. sp. vasinfectum Race 4 Resistance in Cotton and Comparative Analysis of Infection Process in Pima Cotton Differing In Resistance to FOV Race 4.

The Pesticide Applicator Training will be held Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m., Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Avenue.

Topics will include personal protective equipment and safety; NM pesticide laws, regulations, and need to knows; weed identification, pesticide mixing; and controlling weeds and invasive plants in range lands. 5 CEUs available.

The 4-H | 2021 Adult Volunteer Forum will be held Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Location, TBA.

One day event providing workshops and sessions for 4-H volunteers around the state. Online registration available; pay with a credit card or mail your check! $40 early and $50 late registration. Deadline: Oct. 30.

The Christmas Craft Workshop will be held Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lea County Extension Office, Conference Room.

Bring a friend and come enjoy holiday crafts, holiday gifts, and holiday decorating ideas. Plus sample food. We will be planning for 2022, so bring your ideas along, too!!

The Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid Class Series will be held on the third Tuesday of every month Nov. 9 - 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.

Dates: Nov. 9; Dec. 14

The Diabetes Program will be held Nov. 10 - 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 100 West Café Lunches - French will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 10 - 12, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 12, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Dr. Adriana Romero-Olivares, Assistant Professor of Biology, will present Biology Fungal Responses to Climate Change: How Tiny Genes Affect Large Ecosystems.

The TAP Series (The Adjustment Project) will be held Nov. 12, 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

The event will feature a great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary individual snacks with purchase of a beverage. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel. Reservations are recommended.

The NMSUCCESS (NMSU Climate Change Education Seminar Series) Webinar will be held Nov. 17, 7 p.m., online.

Dr. Karletta Chief will present Unique Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S. An overview of climate change impacts on tribal water resources and the subsequent effects on livelihoods and cultures of American Indians and Alaska Natives living on tribal lands in the U.S.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Southwestern/Mexican will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 17 - 19, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The Ready, Set, Grow! Webinar Series will be held Nov. 17 - Dec. 15, 3rd Wednesdays, 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 Outreach Conference will be held Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corbett Center.

Conference Objectives:

• Demonstrate Outreach Collaborations, Achievements, and Future Opportunities for Collaborations
• Documenting Outreach Impacts for Leads 2025 and Faculty and Staff Evaluations

The Pregnancy Diagnosis Workshop will be held Nov. 18, 5 p.m., Civic Center.

Come learn different pregnancy diagnosis ideas with hands on learning.

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 welcome, wine, and hors d’oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Then dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at 100 West Cafe. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $70 per person.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 19, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Seyed Nourbakhsh, Masters Candidate, will present Evaluating Onion Breeding Lines for Thrips Numbers and Correlations Among Plant Size, Components, Thrips Numbers, and Bulb Size.

The Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Nov. 30, 8:30 a.m., Civic Center.

Needing Private Applicators CEU Hours? Here is your chance to earn 5 of them!

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 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: Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The 100 West Café Lunches - Southern will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Dec. 1 - 3, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Dec. 3, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Sundar Sapkota, Ph. D. Candidate, will present Effects of Circular Grass Buffer Strips on Soil Health, Carbon Sequestration, and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Semiarid Row Crop Production Systems.

The TAP Series (The Adjustment Project) will be held Dec. 3, 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

The event will feature a great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary individual snacks with purchase of a beverage. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel. Reservations are recommended.

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

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

More details forthcoming!

The CES In-Service will be held Jan. 5 - 7.

More details forthcoming!

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. 1; $125 afterwards. A networking lunch is included each week with the registration fee.

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 BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course - Spanish will be held Oct. 21 - Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., via Zoom.

Online registration available to pay with credit card or mailing your check. Early registration fees: $450 (6 sessions) or $540 (8 sessions) by Oct. 3. Late registration extended until Oct. 20.

Dates: Oct. 21, 26, 28; Nov. 4, 9, 16, 18

The Chile Pepper Institute Sale will be held Oct. 21 - Nov. 5, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 940 College Drive, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 265.

Need some spooky heat for Halloween? All the Holy Jolokia ghost pepper products: salsa, rub, taco, hot, and barbecue sauces are 25% off.

A fresh batch of ornamental peppers, including NuMex Christmas, NuMex Thanksgiving, NuMex Easter, NuMex Twilight, NuMex Memorial Day, and NuMex Twinkle are on sale at $5 to $8 per plant.

The Masters Defense for Katherine Arnold will be held Oct. 21, 4 p.m., via Zoom.

The title of her thesis is Volatile Organic Compounds Associated with Western Schley Pecan Trees and Pecan Weevils, Curculio Caryae (Horn) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The public seminar will be followed by the final defense questions from her committee.

The Stress and Resilience Webinar Series will be held Thursdays, Oct. 21 - 28, 2 to 3 p.m., via Zoom.

This webinar series will provide strategies to manage stress and build resilience as communities begin to reopen.

The Kitchen Creations (Spanish) will be held Oct. 21 - Nov. 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Kitchen Creations is a series of four free classes on nutrition and cooking for adults with diabetes. Learn how to plan and prepare meals that manage carbs and promote heart health. Workbook, diabetes cookbooks, and other resources will be mailed to you to help you succeed in the classes and at home. Doña Ana County

Dates: Oct. 21, 28; Nov. 4, 11

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 PES Graduate Seminar will be held Oct. 22 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Maria Alvarez Zavala, Masters Candidate, will present Profiling of Secondary Metabolites in Opuntia spp.

The 100 West Café Lunch - Brazilian will be held Oct. 22, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The Pile Burning Workshop will be held Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sierra Bonita - Rincon VFD, 1751 Hwy 434.

The free interactive workshop will discuss the recent RX Fire Act and general pile burning practices. Lunch will be provided.

The NM Lions Diabetes Expo will be held Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mountain Valley Church, 5 Dinkle Road.

The event will include diabetes professional guest speakers, action CPR, blood drive, door prizes, silent auction, KidSight free screening, bicycle/gift drawing, and food. Brought to you by Sandia Mountain Lions Club and Diabetes Awareness Program.

The NM Climate Summit will be held Oct. 25 - 26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in-person at the NM State Capitol, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, and online. Spanish translation provided.

You are cordially invited to attend this free two-day event with leaders from around the state as we work to develop and deliver bold new policies to address our climate crisis.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Oct. 26 - 27, 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: Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Kitchen Creations (English) will be held Oct. 26 - Nov. 16, 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., via Zoom.

Kitchen Creations is a series of four free classes on nutrition and cooking for adults with diabetes. Learn how to plan and prepare meals that manage carbs and promote heart health. Workbook, diabetes cookbooks, and other resources will be mailed to you to help you succeed in the classes and at home. Cibola, Harding, and Taos Counties

Dates: Oct. 26; Nov. 2, 09, 16

The Tech Tuesdays: Hybrid Class Series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Oct. 26 - Nov. 23, 4 - 5:30 p.m., in-person or online.

Online registration available with credit card or check payment options. Fee is $10 per class or $50 for the Bundle Option when you choose 5 or more classes.

Dates: Oct. 26; Nov. 23

The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program will be held Oct. 26, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Quay Extension Office, 216 East Center Street.

The first session will be Orientation and Sign-Up.

The BQA Trichomoniasis Workshop will be held Oct. 26, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Animas Community Center, 21 Rolls Road.

Trichomoniasis has been on our radar and recently our community has become a hot spot for it. This is an opportunity for everyone to expand their knowledge base of the infection and hopefully develop prevention techniques for your herd. 2 CEUs available.

The NMSU Fit Families/Familias En Forma Program (Spanish) will be held Oct. 27 - 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.

Dates:

• Spanish | Oct. 27; Nov. 24; Dec. 29

The Joint TX and NM Extension Agent Dairy Training will be held Oct. 27 - 29, WTAMU - VERO Facilities.

Specialists from NMSU Cooperative Extension Service and Texas AgriLife Extension are inviting agents to attend and participate in a joint dairy training.

The Kitchen Creations (English) will be held Oct. 27 - Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., via Zoom.

Kitchen Creations is a series of four free classes on nutrition and cooking for adults with diabetes. Learn how to plan and prepare meals that manage carbs and promote heart health. Workbook, diabetes cookbooks, and other resources will be mailed to you to help you succeed in the classes and at home. Bernalillo County

Dates: Oct. 27; Nov. 3, 10

The Plant and Flower Sale will be held Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, corner of Espina and University.

Items for sale will be succulents, houseplants, a few cacti, and cut flowers. Flower sales will only be done twice a month.

Thank you for supporting our student organization!

The 100 West Café Lunches - Fall Favorites will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 27 - 29, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The NMSU Fit Families Program (English) will be held Oct. 28 and Nov. 25, 6 to 7 p.m., via Zoom.

Offered in English and 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.

Dates:

• English | Oct. 28; Nov. 25

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Oct. 29, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Dr. Eric Griffin, Assistant Professor of Biology, New Mexico Highlands University, will present It's a Small World After All: The Impacts of Plant-associated Microbes.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Americana will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 3 - 5, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation, Old World vs. New World, on Nov. 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine.

This blind tasting will test your tasting skills and wine knowledge. $30 per person includes six wines and a cheese and charcuterie plate. Hosted by District Manager Mark Burden and Jasmine Giles of Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 5, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Yi Zhu, Ph. D. Candidate, will present Genome-wide Association Mapping for Fusarium oxysporuym f. sp. vasinfectum Race 4 Resistance in Cotton and Comparative Analysis of Infection Process in Pima Cotton Differing In Resistance to FOV Race 4.

The Pesticide Applicator Training will be held Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m., Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Avenue.

Topics will include personal protective equipment and safety; NM pesticide laws, regulations, and need to knows; weed identification, pesticide mixing; and controlling weeds and invasive plants in range lands. 5 CEUs available.

The 4-H | 2021 Adult Volunteer Forum will be held Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Location, TBA.

One day event providing workshops and sessions for 4-H volunteers around the state. Online registration available; pay with a credit card or mail your check! $40 early and $50 late registration. Deadline: Oct. 30.

The Christmas Craft Workshop will be held Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lea County Extension Office, Conference Room.

Bring a friend and come enjoy holiday crafts, holiday gifts, and holiday decorating ideas. Plus sample food. We will be planning for 2022, so bring your ideas along, too!!

The Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid Class Series will be held on the third Tuesday of every month Nov. 9 - 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.

Dates: Nov. 9; Dec. 14

The Diabetes Program will be held Nov. 10 - 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 100 West Café Lunches - French will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 10 - 12, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 12, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Dr. Adriana Romero-Olivares, Assistant Professor of Biology, will present Biology Fungal Responses to Climate Change: How Tiny Genes Affect Large Ecosystems.

The TAP Series (The Adjustment Project) will be held Nov. 12, 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

The event will feature a great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary individual snacks with purchase of a beverage. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel. Reservations are recommended.

The NMSUCCESS (NMSU Climate Change Education Seminar Series) Webinar will be held Nov. 17, 7 p.m., online.

Dr. Karletta Chief will present Unique Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S. An overview of climate change impacts on tribal water resources and the subsequent effects on livelihoods and cultures of American Indians and Alaska Natives living on tribal lands in the U.S.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Southwestern/Mexican will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Nov. 17 - 19, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The Ready, Set, Grow! Webinar Series will be held Nov. 17 - Dec. 15, 3rd Wednesdays, 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 Outreach Conference will be held Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corbett Center.

Conference Objectives:

• Demonstrate Outreach Collaborations, Achievements, and Future Opportunities for Collaborations
• Documenting Outreach Impacts for Leads 2025 and Faculty and Staff Evaluations

The Pregnancy Diagnosis Workshop will be held Nov. 18, 5 p.m., Civic Center.

Come learn different pregnancy diagnosis ideas with hands on learning.

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 welcome, wine, and hors d’oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. Then dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at 100 West Cafe. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $70 per person.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Nov. 19, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Seyed Nourbakhsh, Masters Candidate, will present Evaluating Onion Breeding Lines for Thrips Numbers and Correlations Among Plant Size, Components, Thrips Numbers, and Bulb Size.

The Pesticide Applicators Training will be held Nov. 30, 8:30 a.m., Civic Center.

Needing Private Applicators CEU Hours? Here is your chance to earn 5 of them!

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 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: Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The 100 West Café Lunches - Southern will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Dec. 1 - 3, Noon to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

Lunches are $12 per person and include your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea or coffee. Recommendations: Same-day reservations for inside dining or pre-orders for carryout service. No service for Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 22 - 26.

The PES Graduate Seminar will be held Dec. 3, 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 200, in person or online via Zoom. Contact Rachel for Zoom info, if you prefer to attend virtually.

Sundar Sapkota, Ph. D. Candidate, will present Effects of Circular Grass Buffer Strips on Soil Health, Carbon Sequestration, and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Semiarid Row Crop Production Systems.

The TAP Series (The Adjustment Project) will be held Dec. 3, 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

The event will feature a great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary individual snacks with purchase of a beverage. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel. Reservations are recommended.

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

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

More details forthcoming!

The CES In-Service will be held Jan. 5 - 7.

More details forthcoming!

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. 1; $125 afterwards. A networking lunch is included each week with the registration fee.

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

More details forthcoming!