Cooperative Extension Service

Cooperative Extension Service provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.

We travel throughout the county to bring extension programs to our community. If you would like to stop by our office, please call ahead to be sure we are available to assist you.

Upcoming Events

See the Extension Calendar for a complete list of events in and near Sandoval County!

December

• December 3: Chile Chat: Knowledge-based and Participatory Chile Pepper Breeding at NMSU, via Zoom
• December 9: Native Seed Saving workshop at Martha Liebert Library
• December 17: Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series - The Skinny Garden

January

• January 2: Keeping Resolutions with Goals That Work, at Esther Bone Library in Rio Rancho
• January 10: Gardening with the Masters: Composting at Corrales Library
• January 10: Sandoval Extension at the Rio Grande Nature Center Winter Festival in Albuquerque
• January 15: Mindfulness Series: Stress Strategies at Cochiti Pueblo Elder Center
• January 16: Nature Journaling winter series: 'Learn to Draw Plants' at SSCAFCA in Rio Rancho
• January 20: Mind Matters at Felician Villa in Rio Rancho, Building B
• January 22: General Nutrition Class at El Zocalo in Bernalillo
• January 24: Winter Sowing Workshop at the Bernalillo Community Museum
• January 30: Nature Journaling winter series: 'Garden Visitors' at SSCAFCA in Rio Rancho
• January 30: Intro to Extension at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Rio Rancho
• January 31: ‘How Beneficial Insects Spend the Winter’ at the Bernalillo Community Museum

February

• February 5: Mindfulness Series at Cochiti Pueblo Elder Center
• February 6: Coffee with Extension at Sandoval CES Office
• February 9: Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates at Felician Villa in Rio Rancho, Building A
• February 10: Garden to Table to Pantry: Grapes in San Ysidro
• February 13: Nature Journaling winter series: 'Creative Cartography' at El Zocalo in Bernalillo
• February 17: Garden to Table to Pantry: Grapes in San Ysidro
• February 17: Mind Matters at Felician Villa in Rio Rancho, Building B
• February 19: Nutrition 101: Carbohydrates at El Zocalo in Bernalillo
• February 24: Garden to Table to Pantry: Grapes in San Ysidro
• February 27: Nature Journaling winter series: 'Let's Draw Trees' at El Zocalo in Bernalillo

March

• March 7: Garden Expo: Home Food Preservation Booth at Loma Colorado in Rio Rancho
• March 12: Nutrition 101: Fats at El Zocalo in Bernalillo
• March 17: Mind Matters at Felician Villa in Rio Rancho, Building B
• March 20: Food Preservation 101: Freezing Safety & Science Class at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo
• March 21: Food Preservation 101: Freezing LAB at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo

April

• April 2: Mindfulness Series at Cochiti Pueblo Elder Center
• April 6: Garden to Table to Pantry: Peppers at Loma Colorado Public Library in Rio Rancho
• April 7: Financial Fitness: Savings at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo
• April 9: Nutrition 101: Micronutrients at El Zocalo in Bernalillo
• April 10: Food Preservation 101: Fermentation Science & Science Class at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo
• April 11: Food Preservation 101: Fermentation LAB at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo
• April 13: Garden to Table to Pantry: Peppers at Loma Colorado Public Library in Rio Rancho
• April 13: Nutrition 101: Micronutrients Felician Villa in Rio Rancho, Building A
• April 14: Financial Fitness: Debt Reduction at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo
• April 20: Garden to Table to Pantry: Peppers at Loma Colorado Public Library in Rio Rancho
• April 21: Mind Matters  Felician Villa in Rio Rancho, Building B
• April 21: Financial Fitness: Online Banking at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo
• April 28: Financial Fitness: Wills & Trusts at Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo

Sandoval County Master Gardeners

We are honored to have over 150 volunteer Master Gardeners in Sandoval County that have been trained and educated by NMSU to help serve the communities in sustainable high desert gardening. Visit the Sandoval County Master Gardeners for Questions on Gardening, Horticulture and More.

Plant and/or Insect Samples

Cooperative Extension provides plant diagnostic and agricultural insect identification services for the people of Sandoval County. Please contact SEMG or the Cooperative Extension Office at (505) 867-2582 to arrange drop-off, or contact the Master Gardener helpline to make arrangements at emailhelpline@sandovalmastergardeners.org. Please complete the Plant Specimen Submission Form (PDF) ahead of time. Please provide photos if possible, as many times identification can be made from photos.

Samples will be accumulated to be shipped weekly on Mondays. We request samples fit in no larger than a 9 x 12 USPS padded envelope. 

Soil Testing

NMSU no longer provides soil testing. Colorado State University has generously agreed to provide soil test analysis for New Mexico. For information, cost and instructions to mail your sample contact them here: Soil, Water and Plant Testing Lab.

Contact Us

We travel throughout the county to bring extension programs to our community. If you would like to stop by our office, please call ahead to be sure we are available to assist you.

Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service
711 South Camino del Pueblo
PO Box 400 (Mailing)
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Phone: 505-867-2582
Email: sandoval@nmsu.edu