Cooperative Extension Service
NMSU-Bernalillo County
Food, Nutrition,
& ICAN

• Food Safety
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• Events & Classes
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No walk-ins permitted.

NMSU-Bernalillo County
Cooperative Extension Service
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-243-1386 | 844-409-0562
Fax: 505-243-1545
Email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu
URL: https://bernalilloextension.nmsu.edu

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Announcements

• Thank you for your continued interest and support
  As with all other educational institutions following COVID-19 guidelines, we share these updates:
  
  • Our office is closed to the public until further notice.
    
  • Agents are available via messaging (Click for Contact Emails... )
    
  • Some BCCES classes may be offered online via ZOOM; check individual class listings.
    
  • Certain in-person Extension classes are postponed statewide until safe to resume.
    
  • Summer & Fall classes may allow tentative reservations meantime; check listings.
    
  • Please continue to check back for future updates. (Updated 4/6)

• Recalled: Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) (US/40 States).
  See below Click for post...

• 2020 Summer Food Preservation - New Flyer
  New - July 15, 16, 21, & 23 classes... Click to see below ...

• Craft A Healthier Lifestyle in 2020 - Video
  Click to read below and access the video on KRQE's New Mexico Living webpage.

Events & Classes

• Scheduled Classes and Workshops
  Please check website listings and/or call the office for updates.

• Postponed - To Be Rescheduled at a later date and time. (as of 3/13/20)
  

  • Healthy Breakfasts - Albuquerque
    Check back for more information. Originally scheduled for 3/25, 9 AM-11:30.

• Taking Wait List Reservations (as of 3/13/20)
  

  • April 16 - Growing & Cooking with Herbs & Spices - Albuquerque
    * Wait List Only * - 4/16, Thursday, 9 AM-12 PM. Growing and cooking with herbs can be fun and rewarding. Learn about herbs and spices, their flavors, and how to use them in food preparation. Location: NMSU BernCo CES Lab (Click for map) 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, 87107. Check back for more info. Location: NMSU BernCo CES Lab (Click for map) 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, 87107. Cost: $10 Lab Fee. RSVP and Pre-payment required: Call 505-243-1386, or email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu.

• Newly Announced - Check the Festival's website for updates.

  • May 17 - New Mexico Fermentation Festival - Albuquerque
    5/17, Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM. Location: Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, (Click for map...), 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 87107. For updates, click to visit the festival's website... (external link).

• Taking Reservations (as of 3/13/20)
  

  • June 16 - Cooking with Air Fryers
    6/16, Tuesday, 9 AM-12 PM. Curious about the newest kitchen appliance - Air Fryers? Come to this informative class to learn more about and try some new, delicious recipes. Location: NMSU BernCo CES Lab (Click for map) 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, 87107. Cost: $10 Lab Fee. RSVP and Pre-payment required: Call 505-243-1386, or email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu.

• Taking Reservations (as of 3/13/20)
  
  2020 Summer Food Preservation Classes - Flyer
  New - These hands-on lab classes are subject to change. Each is scheduled to meet 9 AM-12 PM. See below for dates. Location: NMSU BernCo CES Lab, (Click for map), 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, 87107. Cost: $15 Lab Fee per class, pre-paid. Reservations and Confirmation/Pre-payment required 2 weeks prior to a session. See attached flyer for dates, but check this website for possible postponement or cancellation. Click to download the flyer... For reservations and questions, contact via email bernalillo@nmsu.edu or call 505-243-1386.

  • July 15 - Canning Jam & Jelly
    7/15, Wednesday. RSVP & Pre-payment due by 7/1.

  • July 16 - Canning Pickles & Salsa
    7/16, Thursday. RSVP & Pre-payment due by 7/2.

  • July 21 - Water Bath Canning Fruit & Tomatoes
    7/21, Tuesday. RSVP & Pre-payment due by 7/7.

  • July 23 - Pressure Canning
    7/23, Thursday. RSVP & Pre-payment due by 7/9.

Food Safety

• COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ - Is Coronavirus a Concern With Takeout?
  To download this PDF access other information on the NC State Extension site, click here...

• Recalled: Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) (US/40 States).
  Distributed to designated retail AFC sushi counters, where it is further processed into prepared sushi items, within grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in the following states: ..., NM, ... Click for details...

• Plenty of food in the country
  Food suppliers and retailers say the supply chain remains strong.
  Click for article, THE NEW YORK TIMES (Posted 3/19/20)

Quick Links

• KRQE's "New Mexico Living" Episodes - External Site Video
  NMSU Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension staff share health and nutrition tips on monthly episodes of KRQE's "New Mexico Living." Here are a few favorites:

Recipes Booklets

Topical Resources

Videos and Webinars

• Extension Program Webinars Now Online!
  Family and Consumer Science webinars are now available for viewing on all your devices. Learn from NMSU's Extension educators via the NMSU Extension webpage: https://efcs.nmsu.edu/extension-family-and-con.html, including links for upcoming webinars and to listen to those previously recorded.

• NOW: Nutrition On Weekends
  Food insecurity - lacking consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members is an ongoing challenge affecting 30% of youth in New Mexico. No child should ever have to go hungry, and you can be involved in making this change.

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  Please consider donating at the link above to help support NOW.

Games for Kids!

• Nutrition Decision: Learn how to read the nutrition facts labels, and get ideas for estimating serving sizes and moving more.
• Because I Care, I Wash My Hands: Teaches steps to proper hand washing.