Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service Food and Nutrition
Craft a Healthy Lifestyle in 2019!
Contact Us
Bernalillo CountyCooperative Extension Service
1510 Menual Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-243-1386844-409-0562 (Toll Free)
Fax: 505-243-1545
Email:
bernalillo@nmsu.edu
Ongoing Classes
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
- REGISTRATIONS: MUST CALL 505-243-1386 (or email: bernalillo@nmsu.edu).
- FEE PAYMENTS: DUE 3 WEEKS PRIOR to program's start date (if applicable).
August 20, 2019 - Keys to Embracing Aging. Interactive program highlighting 12 keys aimed at helping you grow old gracefully, successfully, and with increased longevity: 1) Attitude, 2) Nutrition, 3) Activity, 4) Brain Health, 5) Social Activity, 6) Technology, 7) Safety, 8) Medical Literacy, 9) Stress Management, 10) Financial Security, 11) Sleep, and 12) Taking Time for Oneself. Tuesday, 08/20/19; 9 AM - 12 PM. RESERVATIONS: Pre-Registration required; space is limited. Must call 505-243-1386 to RSVP. COST: Free. LOCATION (Click for map): Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
October 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2019 - Kitchen Creations. Type 2 Diabetes Cooking School (4-Class Series). Tuesdays, 9 AM - 12 PM. RESERVATIONS: Pre-Registration required (Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes). Space is limited; must call 505-243-1386 to RSVP. COST: Free. LOCATION (Click for map): Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services Lab, 1510 Menaul Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
2019 Summer Food Preservation Classes RESERVATIONS: Class size is limited. Please RSVP by calling 505-243-1386. COST: $15 each class. LOCATION: (Click for map): Bernalillo County Extension Office, 1510 Menaul Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Upcoming Classes:.
- August 14 - Jams and Jellies. Wednesday, 08/14/19, 9 AM-12 PM, $15. Preregistration is required.
- August 16 - Pickles and Salsas. Friday, 08/16/19, $15. Preregistration is required.
- August 21 - Fruit and Tomatoes. Wednesday, 08/21/19, $15. Preregistration is required.
- August 22 - Pressure Canning Veggies. Thursday, 08/22/19, $15. Preregistration is required.
More Online Resources
As seen on KRQE:

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NOW: Nutrition on WeekendsFood 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.
Please consider donating at the link above to help support NOW.
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Healthy New Mexico Cuisine Handout
(Also see Low Sodium Cooking)
...or contact Dianne Christensen to discuss any questions at 505-243-1386 or diannec@nmsu.edu
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.