Are you interested in trying new or uncommon vegetables?

For the benefit of local farmers and gardeners, the NMSU Extension Vegetable Program is growing types of produce not common to southern New Mexico. We aim to identify new vegetables that the public will enjoy and farmers can grow sustainably.

As a member, you will receive free boxes of produce to take home. All that we ask is for you to fill out a questionnaire about how much you enjoyed the veggies. Distribution of the produce boxes will be Fridays at the Fabian Garcia Research Center (113 New Mexico State Road 101) when the harvest is available.

The National Farm Safety and Health Week will be held Sep. 22 - 25, various times, online.

Topics include tractor safety and farmer health . *Brought to you by AgriSafe.

The Diabetes Program will be held Wednesdays, Sep. 22 - Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.

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

Dates: Sep. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20

The 100 West Café Lunches - Greek will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Sep. 22 - 24, 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 Otero County Fair will take place Sep. 22 - 26.

Please see county website for more information.

The Grant County Fair will take place Sep. 22 - 26.

Please see county website for more information.

The Field Day - CRLRC (Corona Range and Livestock Research Center) will be held date and time pending, 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 Field Day - (FGRC) Fabian Garcia Research Center will be held Sep. 22, 8 a.m., 113 West University Avenue.

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 PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Sep. 22, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 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: Sep. 10 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Frozen Green Chile Sale is going on at the Chile Pepper Institute, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 265.

Bags are $6 each. The green chile comes from a unique line of Chile Pepper Institute cultivars. All proceeds support chile research and education at NMSU.

Three different varieties available:

• NuMex Heritage 6-4 (mild heat level)
• NuMex Heritage Big Jim (medium/hot heat level)
• NuMex Sandia Select (hot-heat level )

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).

Homecoming 2021 will be held Sep. 23 - 25.

Join us for Homecoming! All events are open to the public, but some have limited seating and require registration. Register for the ACES Homecoming breakfast by Sep. 17.

Activities Include:

• Sep. 23 | 4 p.m. - Sam Steel Welcome Ceremony; Gerald Thomas Hall, inside tent by windmill

• Sep. 24 | 8 a.m. - ACES Homecoming Breakfast; Gerald Thomas Hall, inside tent by windmill

For the complete list of activities, please visit the ACES Homecoming website.

The ACES Welcoming Ceremony will be held Sep. 23, 4 p.m., tent between Gerald Thomas and Skeen Hall.

All new ACES students (freshmen and transfer) will be recognized and welcomed in to the ACES family. All ACES Seniors will also be recognized for their time as Aggies. Formally known as the Branding Ceremony.

The Floral Arrangement and Design Workshop - Hybrid will be held Sep. 23 and 30, 4 to 6 p.m., in-person at Quay County Cooperative Extension Office or via Zoom.

Workshops to teach the basics of floral design and arranging. Materials and supplies will be provided to those who attend in person. If attending via Zoom, you are responsible for your own materials and supplies. Taught by Sabine Green, NMSU Floriculture Program Coordinator, and Glenda Sours. Sponsored in part by La Casa Verde Greenhouse and Floral.

The Kitchen Creations - Rio Arriba will be held Sep. 23 - Oct. 14, 12 to 2 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.

The 2021 Ag Day will be held Sep. 25, 2 to 6 p.m., Pan American Center, south parking lot, near Aggie Memorial Stadium.

AG Day is a celebration of the agriculture industry in New Mexico and is held to boost understanding of the industry and help educate the public about what agriculture looks like in the Land of Enchantment. The street festival is a family-friendly event that welcomes those of all ages. It is open to the public and completely free of charge.

The 4-H | Youth Small Animal Expo will be held Sep. 25 -26, 9 to 10 a.m., 4-H Center, 1510 Menaul Blvd. Ext. NW.

Expo is open to FFA and 4-H members only. No Open shows. No entry fees. Submit your Online Entry by Sep. 19.

Dates:

• Sep. 25 - Rabbits
• Sep. 26 - Poultry

The Tech Tuesdays: Hybrid Class Series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Sep. 28 - 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: Sep. 28; Oct. 26; Nov. 23

The Southern NM State Fair will take place Sep. 28 - Oct. 3.

Please see the Southern NM State Fair website for more information.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Spanish will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 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/Familias En Forma Program will be held Sep. 30 - 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: Sep. 30; Oct. 28; Nov. 25

The Stress and Resilience Webinar Series will be held Sep. 30 - Oct. 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 Eastern NM State Fair will take place Oct. 4 - 9.

Please see the Eastern NM State Fair website for more information.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Bavarian will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 6 - 8, 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 Sierra County Fair will take place Oct. 6 - 10.

Please see county website for more information.

The Southwestern NM State Fair will take place Oct. 6 - 10.

Please see the Southwestern NM State Fair website for more information.

The Ready, Set, Grow! Webinar Series will be held Oct. 6, 20, 1st and 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.

Dates: Oct. 6, 20

The International Agribusiness Congress of Paraguay - Virtual will be held Oct. 8 - 9, Time TBA, online via Zoom, YouTube and Facebook.

The theme is Perspective of Agribusiness. NMSU's ACES Dean, Rolando A. Flores Galarza, will speak during the opening ceremony on Oct. 8; along with Rolando Dietze, Rector University of San Carlos, and Ing. Agr. Santiago Bertoni, minister of agriculture and livestock, Paraguay.

On Oct. 9, NMSU's ACES Faculty, Frannie Miller and Chadelle Robinson, from the AEAB Department, will deliver talks on agriculture business and participate as panelists. Jointly organized by University of San Carlos, Paraguay; University of the Empresa, Uruguay; and New Mexico State University.

The Pumpkin Program will be held Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lea County Fairgrounds, Yucca Building.

Come lean about pumpkins! Pumpkin foods, pumpkin crafts, pumpkin decorations, and much more!

The Field Day - (CDRRC) Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center will be held Oct. 8, 9 a.m., County Road E709.

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 TAP Series (The Adjustment Project) will be held Oct. 8, 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 Cattle Pregnancy Checking Workshop will be held Oct. 12, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Buena Vista Ranch.

Join Marcy Ward, Extension Livestock Specialist and Craig Gifford, Extension Beef and Cattle Specialist for a hands-on workshop featuring reproductive and pregnancy topics. Registration is required! Call or email Mora County Extension Office. 2 CEU awarded.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Creole/Cajun will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 13 - 15, 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 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 Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid Class Series will be held on the third Tuesday of every month Oct. 19 - 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: Oct. 19; Nov. 9; Dec. 14

The BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course - Spanish will be held Oct. 19 - 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.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Brazilian will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 20 - 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 NMSUCCESS (NMSU Climate Change Education Seminar Series) Webinar will be held Oct. 20, 7 p.m., online.

Dr. Jennifer Atkinson will present Climate Anxiety, Grief and Hope: Moving from Angst to Action. This talk explores the mental health dimensions of climate disruption and shares practical strategies for building the emotional resilience to channel despair into meaningful action.

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

More details forthcoming!

Are you interested in trying new or uncommon vegetables?

For the benefit of local farmers and gardeners, the NMSU Extension Vegetable Program is growing types of produce not common to southern New Mexico. We aim to identify new vegetables that the public will enjoy and farmers can grow sustainably.

As a member, you will receive free boxes of produce to take home. All that we ask is for you to fill out a questionnaire about how much you enjoyed the veggies. Distribution of the produce boxes will be Fridays at the Fabian Garcia Research Center (113 New Mexico State Road 101) when the harvest is available.

The National Farm Safety and Health Week will be held Sep. 22 - 25, various times, online.

Topics include tractor safety and farmer health . *Brought to you by AgriSafe.

The Diabetes Program will be held Wednesdays, Sep. 22 - Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.

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

Dates: Sep. 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20

The 100 West Café Lunches - Greek will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Sep. 22 - 24, 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 Otero County Fair will take place Sep. 22 - 26.

Please see county website for more information.

The Grant County Fair will take place Sep. 22 - 26.

Please see county website for more information.

The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Sep. 22, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 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: Sep. 10 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!

The Frozen Green Chile Sale is going on at the Chile Pepper Institute, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 265.

Bags are $6 each. The green chile comes from a unique line of Chile Pepper Institute cultivars. All proceeds support chile research and education at NMSU.

Three different varieties available:

• NuMex Heritage 6-4 (mild heat level)
• NuMex Heritage Big Jim (medium/hot heat level)
• NuMex Sandia Select (hot-heat level )

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).

Homecoming 2021 will be held Sep. 23 - 25.

Join us for Homecoming! All events are open to the public, but some have limited seating and require registration. Register for the ACES Homecoming breakfast by Sep. 17.

Activities Include:

• Sep. 23 | 4 p.m. - Sam Steel Welcome Ceremony; Gerald Thomas Hall, inside tent by windmill

• Sep. 24 | 8 a.m. - ACES Homecoming Breakfast; Gerald Thomas Hall, inside tent by windmill

For the complete list of activities, please visit the ACES Homecoming website.

The Floral Arrangement and Design Workshop - Hybrid will be held Sep. 23 and 30, 4 to 6 p.m., in-person at Quay County Cooperative Extension Office or via Zoom.

Workshops to teach the basics of floral design and arranging. Materials and supplies will be provided to those who attend in person. If attending via Zoom, you are responsible for your own materials and supplies. Taught by Sabine Green, NMSU Floriculture Program Coordinator, and Glenda Sours. Sponsored in part by La Casa Verde Greenhouse and Floral.

The Kitchen Creations - Rio Arriba will be held Sep. 23 - Oct. 14, 12 to 2 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.

The 2021 Ag Day will be held Sep. 25, 2 to 6 p.m., Pan American Center, south parking lot, near Aggie Memorial Stadium.

AG Day is a celebration of the agriculture industry in New Mexico and is held to boost understanding of the industry and help educate the public about what agriculture looks like in the Land of Enchantment. The street festival is a family-friendly event that welcomes those of all ages. It is open to the public and completely free of charge.

The 4-H | Youth Small Animal Expo will be held Sep. 25 -26, 9 to 10 a.m., 4-H Center, 1510 Menaul Blvd. Ext. NW.

Expo is open to FFA and 4-H members only. No Open shows. No entry fees. Submit your Online Entry by Sep. 19.

Dates:

• Sep. 25 - Rabbits
• Sep. 26 - Poultry

The Tech Tuesdays: Hybrid Class Series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, Sep. 28 - 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: Sep. 28; Oct. 26; Nov. 23

The Southern NM State Fair will take place Sep. 28 - Oct. 3.

Please see the Southern NM State Fair website for more information.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Spanish will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Sep. 29 - Oct. 1, 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/Familias En Forma Program will be held Sep. 30 - 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: Sep. 30; Oct. 28; Nov. 25

The Stress and Resilience Webinar Series will be held Sep. 30 - Oct. 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 Eastern NM State Fair will take place Oct. 4 - 9.

Please see the Eastern NM State Fair website for more information.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Bavarian will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 6 - 8, 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 Sierra County Fair will take place Oct. 6 - 10.

Please see county website for more information.

The Southwestern NM State Fair will take place Oct. 6 - 10.

Please see the Southwestern NM State Fair website for more information.

The Ready, Set, Grow! Webinar Series will be held Oct. 6, 20, 1st and 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.

Dates: Oct. 6, 20

The International Agribusiness Congress of Paraguay - Virtual will be held Oct. 8 - 9, Time TBA, online via Zoom, YouTube and Facebook.

The theme is Perspective of Agribusiness. NMSU's ACES Dean, Rolando A. Flores Galarza, will speak during the opening ceremony on Oct. 8; along with Rolando Dietze, Rector University of San Carlos, and Ing. Agr. Santiago Bertoni, minister of agriculture and livestock, Paraguay.

On Oct. 9, NMSU's ACES Faculty, Frannie Miller and Chadelle Robinson, from the AEAB Department, will deliver talks on agriculture business and participate as panelists. Jointly organized by University of San Carlos, Paraguay; University of the Empresa, Uruguay; and New Mexico State University.

The Pumpkin Program will be held Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lea County Fairgrounds, Yucca Building.

Come lean about pumpkins! Pumpkin foods, pumpkin crafts, pumpkin decorations, and much more!

The TAP Series (The Adjustment Project) will be held Oct. 8, 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 Cattle Pregnancy Checking Workshop will be held Oct. 12, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Buena Vista Ranch.

Join Marcy Ward, Extension Livestock Specialist and Craig Gifford, Extension Beef and Cattle Specialist for a hands-on workshop featuring reproductive and pregnancy topics. Registration is required! Call or email Mora County Extension Office. 2 CEU awarded.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Creole/Cajun will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 13 - 15, 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 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 Lets Get Cooking! Hybrid Class Series will be held on the third Tuesday of every month Oct. 19 - 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: Oct. 19; Nov. 9; Dec. 14

The BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course - Spanish will be held Oct. 19 - 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.

The 100 West Café Lunches - Brazilian will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, Oct. 20 - 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 NMSUCCESS (NMSU Climate Change Education Seminar Series) Webinar will be held Oct. 20, 7 p.m., online.

Dr. Jennifer Atkinson will present Climate Anxiety, Grief and Hope: Moving from Angst to Action. This talk explores the mental health dimensions of climate disruption and shares practical strategies for building the emotional resilience to channel despair into meaningful action.

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

More details forthcoming!