The On Farm Readiness Review (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).

Request form is open and available.

The Do Not Fall For It or Over It Workshop will be held Mar. 19, 10:30 a.m. or 12 p.m., Quay CES.

Please come to this interactive presentation to learn great tips for avoiding falls and receive the tools to do your own assessments to determine areas you could work on. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional deaths in New Mexico of older adults. Call to reserve your spot!

The NMSU Fit Families Program will be held Tuesday evenings, Mar. 19 - Apr. 23, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall. Pre-registration is required. The program began Jan. 29.

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.

A national evidence-based community exercise and nutrition program targeted to midlife and older women to help maintain muscle mass, strength, and function as they age. The program is open to both women and men of any age. Requires a $10 participation fee as well as a physician's written authorization due at the first class attended. Program runs for 12 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Eagle Park Community Center in Belen, NM.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Mar. 20, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Aging Well in Place.

Please join us this week, Mar. 20 and 22 for lunch! This week the theme is: Brazilian! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training will be held Mar. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 University Avenue.

The $35 registration fee includes: training materials, lunch, and certificate. Online registration available! Deadline to register online is Mar. 15 at 12 p.m.

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Mar. 20, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The Water Initiative Spring Event will be held Mar. 20, 10 to 3 p.m., NMSU's Golf Course Banquet Room, 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive.

The free event will focus on building collaborations between the NMSU and statewide stakeholders; including agricultural producers, industry and technology innovators. Lunch will be provided.

A Sustainable Fashion Show will be held Mar. 21, 6 p.m., Art Gallery, 1390 E. University Avenue.

NMSU-ACES Fashion Merchandising and Design students and faculty will host Remade Runway, a fashion show supporting sustainability in fashion, featuring both upcycled and repurposed garments crafted from recycled materials. Seating is limited.

A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Graduate Seminar will be held Mar. 22 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Jacqueline Jarvis, NMSU PES Faculty, presents: Complex Mixture Analysis by Ultrahigh Resolution Mass Spectrometry.

The Bovine Trich Workshop will be held Mar. 22, 1:30 p.m., Luna Community College Cafeteria, 366 Luna Drive.

The free workshop will provide trich and vaccination updates for cattle producers in San Miguel and Mora counties. Bovine trichomoniasis is a disease that can cause cattle producers to lose valuable income.

The next Biomedical Research Seminar will be held Mar. 22, 3:30 p.m., Domenici Hall, Rm. 109.

Dr. Sean Limesand, Professor, School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Arizona will be presenting "Catecholamines Regulate Fetal Adaption during Placental Insufficiency." Refreshments served at 3 p.m.

The NM Game and Fish Hunter Safety Classes will be held Mar. 22 - 24, 5:30 p.m., Mesalands Community College.

If you have not taken a hunter safety class and plan to participate in Quay County 4-H Shooting Sports, please sign up for this class.

A Game Testing Opportunity will be held Mar. 25 and 27, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Learning Games Lab, Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 173.

Sixth and seventh graders will play games and provide developers feedback to improve design. Participants may attend only one session.

The Community Health Forum and dinner will be held Mar. 26, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn.

Learn about the health indicators of Quay County and help us design a Community Health Improvement Plan for Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital. Please RSVP by texting your name to (575) 403-7798 or emailing at qchealthcouncil@gmail.com.

The Pueblo Farmer and Rancher Conference will be held Mar. 27 - 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1901 University Blvd. NE.

The free, two-day event will include farming and ranching topics, panel discussions by agency representatives, and lunch and snacks. Pre-registration required for lunch count. Deadline to register is Mar. 19.

The Clover Days will be held Mar. 27 - Apr. 7, Tractor Supply Company.

Come support Quay County 4-H. You can purchase a paper clover for any amount. Over 90% of the funds raised stay in Quay County to send our local 4-Hers to State 4-H Camps and other leadership opportunities.

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Mar. 27, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training will be held Mar. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Curry County Extension Service Office, 818 Main Street.

The $35 registration fee includes: training materials, lunch, and certificate. Online registration available! Deadline to register online is Mar. 21 at 5 p.m.

The Challenge Rodeo will be held Mar. 29 - 31.

Entry fees are $80 per event you are entering. Entry forms must be postmarked by Feb. 25. Hosted by Landmark Mercantile, 12000 Stern Dr, Mesquite, NM 88048. Stalls are available on a first come, first served basis.

The Lawn Irrigation Seminar will be held Mar. 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., University of New Mexico, specific location provided upon registration.

Learn how to efficiently irrigate your lawn. Please remember that the seminar is free of charge, but the parking must be paid.

The Livestock Tag-In Dates will be Mar. 30, 8 to 10 a.m., Tucumcari Ag. Science Center for Steers and Heifers.

All Quay County Junior Livestock exhibitors will be required to tag-in their animals at the designated tag-in days only. All animals must attend tag-in to be entered into fairs. No exceptions!

The Friends of the NRA Banquet will be held Mar. 30, 6 p.m., Tucumcari Convention Center.

Tickets cost $30 per person. The funds raised at FNRA banquets fund the state grant programs which provide 4-H the shooting sports program equipment.

The Healthy Cuisine Cooking Classes will be held Tuesdays, Apr. 2 - Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

The classes focus on lowering sugar, salt, and/or fat in the diet! A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch!

1. Apr. 2 - Healthy 30 Minute Meals (RSVP by Mar. 28)
2. June 11 - Healthy Breakfast/Brunch Ideas (RSVP by June 6)
3. Aug. 6 - Healthy Greek/Mediterranean Cuisine (RSVP by Aug. 1)
4. Sep. 17 - Healthy Asian Cuisine (RSVP by Sep. 12)
5. Oct. 1 - Healthy Holiday Meals (RSVP by Sep. 26)

The first Listening Session will be held Apr. 2, 6 p.m., Grant County Convention Center.

Two additional sessions are scheduled:

• June 17 - Farmington
• July 17 - Eddy County Fairgrounds, Artesia

Please join us this week, Apr. 3 and 5 for lunch! This week the theme is: French! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

The Master Composter Volunteer Training will be held on Saturday evenings, Apr. 3 - 27.

This is a focused train-the-trainer program which prepares individuals to become volunteer educators in a variety of composting methods for the community. It is not necessary to be a resident of Bernalillo County to take the training.

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.

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Apr. 3, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The Forage Kochia Workshop will be held Apr. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rio Arriba County Rural Event Center, State Highway 554.

The free workshop is for ranchers to learn more about forage kochia and other grasses for range and irrigated lands. A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP.

A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Graduate Seminar will be held Apr. 5, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Yi Shu presents: Pathogenicity test of Fusarium wilt and screening germplasm lines for wilt resistance in cotton and Akram Benali presents: Irrigation with brackish groundwater and impacts of reverse osmosis on soil thermal properties.

Please join us Apr. 6, 8 to 9 a.m., Dunn Park, 4th and Washington Street, for the First Saturday Walk!

The Step Into Spring Challenge will be held Apr. 6 - May 18.

The Quay County annual step challenge is designed for the more serious walker/runner. Link your fitness tracker to our program and watch your steps add up. Form a team and try to make it to the top of the list or compete as an individual. Registration starts Mar. 15.

Additional information forthcoming!

The ACES Open House will be held Apr. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall. The horse carnival will be from 12 to 4 p.m.

Come explore the College of ACES! Buildings and facilities throughout the college will be open for you to experience firsthand all the great work done by our faculty, staff, and students.

This free, family-friendly event will feature activities like lab and museum tours; plant diagnostic services; learning games; animal exhibits; and presentations by faculty and students. Refreshments will be provided.

The Move Your Way Campaign will be held Apr. 6.

This challenge is designed for those who do not have electronic fitness trackers and even works for the couch potatoes. The Move Your Way goal is to get 30 minutes of exercise a day for 5 days a week. But participants will start where they are at and look at adding more. To sign up, pick up a registration form and tracker from your local sponsors. Then just keep track of the minutes you participate in moderately vigorous activities.

Additional information forthcoming!

The Cover Crop Basics event will be held Apr. 6, 9 a.m., Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center; 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW.

Sean Ludden, local farmer and program specialist with CIUDAD Soil and Water, will talk about cover crops in the Rio Grande Valley. Registration is $5. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP required.

The Annual Plant Sale will be held Apr. 8 - 9, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Apr. 10, 8 a.m. to noon, Fabian Garcia Research Garden, 109 W. University Ave.

Plants will include: chile, squash, herbs, eggplants, and tomatoes. Plants will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Food Protection Alliance Conference will be held Apr. 8 - 9, 12 p.m., National Indian Programs Training Center, 1011 Indian School Rd.

The 9th Annual Food Protection Alliance will be packed with speakers focusing on the "Food Chain Continuum" issue.

The Quay County Extension Association Cultural Arts Day will be held Apr. 9, 9 to 10 a.m., Conchas at the Baptist Church.

Please have all your entries there by 10 a.m. so that the judging can begin. Forrest Club is bringing desserts and the Conchas Club will be providing the main dish.

Please join us this week, Apr. 10 and 12 for lunch! This week the theme is: Creole! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

The Man with a Pan! Workshop will be held Apr. 10, 6 to 8 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

A perfect class for first-time, "it's been a long time" cooks or soon to be college students, young parents, bachelors or ANYONE who needs some coaching in the kitchen. Participants will learn basic cooking skills while preparing an entire meal (including dessert!) from easily accessible ingredients! A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and dinner! RSVP by Apr. 5

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers Apr. 10, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The Middle Rio Grande AI Training will be held Apr. 10 - 12, 9 a.m to 5 p.m., Southwest Event Center, 24 Dalies Road.

Beef cattle artificial insemination training program. Registration fee of $285 includes 2 lunches, ABS AI Manual, and materials. Deadline is Apr. 8. Class size is limited to 25 participants.

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 Cafe 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 Feb. 5 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.

A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Graduate Seminar will be held Apr. 12, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Andrew Dominguez presents: Comparing rhizosphere communities of native black grama and invasive Lehmann lovegrass and Esmaiil Mokarighahroodikram presents: Numerical modeling of nitrate in a flood-irrigated pecan orchard.

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 Cafe 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.

The next Biomedical Research Seminar will be held Apr. 12, 3:30 p.m., Domenici Hall, Rm. 109.

Dr. Wendy Barrington, Assistant Professor, Psychosocial and Community Health, University of Washing will be presenting "TBA." Refreshments served at 3 p.m.

The Dowell Show Lambs Sale will be held Apr. 13, viewing at 9 a.m. and the sale at 12 p.m, Quay County Fairgrounds.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Apr. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $100 per person. RSVP by Feb. 15 to the HRTM office required!

Delve into the history of the world-renowned glass making family and experience the impact that the size and shape of a glass has on your favorite wine. Each guest will receive a four glass “Performance” wine tasting kit that will be theirs to keep. You will never drink wine the same way again! Presented by Chris Hillin, Regional Sales Manager, Crystal of America.

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.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Apr. 17, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Recycling and Cultural Arts.

Please join us this week, Apr. 17 for lunch! (Closed Apr. 19 for Spring Holiday).This week the theme is: Spring Favorites! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

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

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

The FSPCA Preventative Controls Training - English will be held Apr. 22 - 24, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dona Ana Community College - Workforce Center, 2345 Nevada Avenue.

Registration is $300 in-state and $500 out-of-state, which includes materials and certificate. Deadline to register is April 15.

Please join us this week, Apr. 24 and 26 for lunch! This week the theme is: Asian! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

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

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

The FSPCA Preventative Controls Training - Spanish will be held Apr. 24 - 26, 1 to 5 p.m., Dona Ana Community College - Workforce Center, 2345 Nevada Avenue.

Registration is $300 in-state and $500 out-of-state, which includes materials and certificate. Deadline to register is April 15.

The Strengthening Our Agriculture Roots event will be held Apr. 24 - 25, 1 to 5 p.m., Sagebrush Inn & Suites, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur.

Participants will get an introduction to the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to operate or work for a farm or ranch. Cost is $80 for participants, which includes a dinner, snacks, and all workshop supplies. Conference is limited to 50 participants.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Apr. 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $30 per person.

Get ready for the 145th Run for the Roses. Sample some of the best Kentucky bourbons and cocktails. Discover the history and traditions behind Kentucky Derby foods. Attendees will receive an Official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass. Presented by Dr. Jean Hertzman, Director, SHRTM, and Daniel Gonzales, NMSU '03, Wine and Spirits Specialist, Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits

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.

A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Graduate Seminar will be held Apr. 26, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Charles Havlik presents: Expanding viable Chile production in New Mexico.

The Extension Association of New Mexico District II Meeting will be held Apr. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, Quay County Fair Barn.

Register to attend the Extension Association of NM District II Meeting and Cultural Arts exhibits. Lunch will be provided. Please send registration form and $22 (includes meal and $10.00 registration fee) by the registration deadline Apr. 20.

The Marketing Your Produce - Farmers Market and Beyond workshop will be held May 1, 6 - 8 p.m., Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW.

John Garlisch, NMSU Extension Agent for Bernalillo County, will give tips on how to set up your market stand and market your produce and products. Cost is $5 at the door. Please RSVP to help with planning.

Please join us this week, May 1 and 3 for lunch! This week the theme is: Greek! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers May 1, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

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

Save the date. More information to follow!

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 Cafe 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.

A Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Graduate Seminar will be held May 3, 3:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 200.

Vesh Thapa presents: Land use effects on soil health in semiarid drylands and Hannah Rheay presents: Characterization of native hops (Humulus lupulus neomexicanus).

A Clinic on selection, nutrition, feeding, animal health, dairy industry, and dairy tour will be presented by Jones Dairy Corp. and the Valencia County CES.

The Clinic is free and includes lunch, ice cream social, door prizes, and a drawing for clippers. RSVP is required to attend. The event will be held at Jones Dairy Corp. 52 Carlos Martinez Road in Veguita, NM from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Intermediate Hands-On Composting Workshop will be held May 4, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., home of Bill and Rye Bailey in Albuquerque's south valley.

The 5-1/2 hour workshop is open to those who have taken one of our Basics classes. You will get experience with a multi-bin hot compost pile, Bokashi bucket composting, and vermicomposting. Cost is $20. Lunch provided! Sponsored by Bernalillo County Extension Master Composters

The Floral Judging Team will be selling flowers May 8, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Gerald Thomas Hall foyer.

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

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held May 15, Time and Location, TBA.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Tome Tour.

The Valencia County Kids, Kows and More will be held May 16 - 17, 9 a.m., Los Lunas Ag Science Center, 1036 Miller Road.

Kids, Kows and More is a FREE school field trip for students from 3rd and 4th grades that focuses on how everyday agricultural products are produced. Students will learn that agriculture is not some abstract idea - it is the food they eat and the clothes they wear every day!

The Better Process Control School will be held May 21 - 22, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Rm. 303.

Registration of $450 includes materials and certificate. Deadline to register is May 7.

The 2019 Hemp Workshop will be held May 23 - 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The First Hemp Workshop offered in NM to discuss the cultivation of hemp for CBD oil, fiber and food products. Including current NMDA/USDA legal aspects pertaining to NM business start up costs.

Registration is $120 for participants, which include dinner, snacks, and all workshop materials. Sponsor and vendor options available. Workshop is limited to the first 200 people.

The Specialty Cooking Classes will be held Thursdays, May 23 - Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Peralta Methodist Church, Community Education Bldg, 25 Wesley Road.

The classes focuses on gaining skill or understanding of specific cuisines or food preparation methods. A $10 participation fee covers handouts, supplies, and lunch!

1. May 23 - Grilling (RSVP by May 20)
2. Aug. 29 - Iron Chef (RSVP by Aug. 26)
3. Nov. 14 - Holiday Tea (RSVP by Nov. 11)
4. Dec. 5 - EASY Candy Making (RSVP by Dec. 2)

The Livestock Tag-In Dates will be held May 28, 8 to 10 a.m., Logan A. Farm for Lambs, Goats, and Pigs.

All Quay County Junior Livestock exhibitors will be required to tag-in their animals at the designated tag-in days only. All animals must attend tag-in to be entered into fairs. No exceptions! Please designate someone to bring your animals if you are unable to attend. Bring your bill of sale and if they are from out of state, they will need veterinary inspection papers and must be branded. The 4-H brand will be available to use at the tag-in. If they have an existing brand, a letter from the breeder stating you can use their brand will work. Cost of tags are $3.50 each.

The Windmill Technology Workshop will be held May 29 - June 1, 12 to 12 p.m., NMSU Main Campus.

Join us for a comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Early registration is $250 before May 27; late registration will increase to $275.

The Livestock Tag-In Dates will be held May 30, 4 to 7 p.m., San Jon for Lambs, Goats, and Pigs.

All Quay County Junior Livestock exhibitors will be required to tag-in their animals at the designated tag-in days only. All animals must attend tag-in to be entered into fairs. No exceptions! Please designate someone to bring your animals if you are unable to attend. Bring your bill of sale and if they are from out of state, they will need veterinary inspection papers and must be branded. The 4-H brand will be available to use at the tag-in. If they have an existing brand, a letter from the breeder stating you can use their brand will work. Cost of tags are $3.50 each.

The Livestock Tag-In Dates will be held May 31, 8 to 10 a.m., Quay County Fairgrounds for Lambs, Goats, and Pigs.

All Quay County Junior Livestock exhibitors will be required to tag-in their animals at the designated tag-in days only. All animals must attend tag-in to be entered into fairs. No exceptions! Please designate someone to bring your animals if you are unable to attend. Bring your bill of sale and if they are from out of state, they will need veterinary inspection papers and must be branded. The 4-H brand will be available to use at the tag-in. If they have an existing brand, a letter from the breeder stating you can use their brand will work. Cost of tags are $3.50 each.

The NM Youth Ranch Management Camp will be held June 9 - 14, CS Cattle Company’s ranch at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.

Youth ages 15-19 should apply for a life-changing experience where they will be introduced to the many aspects of running a ranch, from financial statements and marketing strategies to producing quality beef and managing natural resources and wildlife. Online registration deadline is April 12. Visit NMYRM for more information and to register.

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 Cafe 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.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held June 19, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Route 66.

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 Cafe 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.

The 4-H | Quay County State Horse Show will be held July 19 - 20. Entry deadline is July 5.

Further details coming soon!

The 4-H | Quay County Rodeo will be held July 26 - 27. Rodeo entry deadline is July 12.

Further details coming soon!

The Annual Field Day for Tucumcari will be held Aug. 8, registration at 4:30 p.m. 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.

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 Cafe 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.

The Quay County Fair will be held Aug. 14 - 17.

Further details coming soon!

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Caring for the Caregiver.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Sep. 18, 10 a.m., Jarales.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Valencia Flour Mill Tour.

The 2019 Homecoming celebrations will be held Oct. 3 - 5.

The week's activities end with the Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 5, against the Liberty University Flames.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: ABO.

The Extension Association of NM (EANM) monthly meeting will be held Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m., Belen Masonic Hall.

Meetings are free and open to the public. This month's topic is: Christmas Ideas.

Please join us this week, Mar. 20 and 22 for lunch! This week the theme is: Brazilian! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

Please join us this week, Apr. 3 and 5 for lunch! This week the theme is: French! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

Please join us this week, Apr. 10 and 12 for lunch! This week the theme is: Creole! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

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 Cafe 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 Feb. 5 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.

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 Cafe 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.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Apr. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $100 per person. RSVP by Feb. 15 to the HRTM office required!

Delve into the history of the world-renowned glass making family and experience the impact that the size and shape of a glass has on your favorite wine. Each guest will receive a four glass “Performance” wine tasting kit that will be theirs to keep. You will never drink wine the same way again! Presented by Chris Hillin, Regional Sales Manager, Crystal of America.

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.

Please join us this week, Apr. 17 for lunch! (Closed Apr. 19 for Spring Holiday).This week the theme is: Spring Favorites! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

Please join us this week, Apr. 24 and 26 for lunch! This week the theme is: Asian! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

Please join us for a special beverage presentation Apr. 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine. $30 per person.

Get ready for the 145th Run for the Roses. Sample some of the best Kentucky bourbons and cocktails. Discover the history and traditions behind Kentucky Derby foods. Attendees will receive an Official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass. Presented by Dr. Jean Hertzman, Director, SHRTM, and Daniel Gonzales, NMSU '03, Wine and Spirits Specialist, Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits

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.

Please join us this week, May 1 and 3 for lunch! This week the theme is: Greek! See SHTRM website for specific menu and vegetarian options.

Our lunches are served Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. We offer fixed price lunches for $10 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entree, 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 Spring 2019 lunches are from Feb. 13 thru May. 3. We will be closed for: Spring Holiday (April 19).

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 at https://park.nmsu.edu/visitor for more information.

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 Cafe 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.

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 Cafe 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.

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 Cafe 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.

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 Cafe 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.