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

We specialize in:

• Nutrition and Food Safety
• Health and Wellness
• Gardening
• Agriculture
• Youth Development

Upcoming Events

Southern Regional Livestock School

Date/Time: June 3 - 5 | 1 PM - 12 PM (opens April 15)
Location: Socorro County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds Road
Socorro, NM 87801
Deadline: April 30 at 5 PM
Accommodations: May 13

The livestock school is for youth exhibitors to learn about raising and showing livestock. Species include lamb, goat, swine, and cattle track. Youth must be 4-H age novice or older.

Livestock School
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Hosted by the Socorro County Extension Service in collaboration with the Doña Ana, Hidalgo, and Sierra Counties.

Featured Content

Yellowhorn

• Guide A-103: Exploring Yellowhorn: A Drought-Tolerant Crop for New Mexico’s Future
• Fact Sheet - Spanish (PDF)
• A Viable Crop for New Mexico Video
• Yellowhorn Guide (PDF)

Hydroponics

• A Learn-By-Doing Curriculum Based Model (PDF)
• Expense Worksheet (PDF)
• Hydroponics for Backyard Gardening Video

Other Resources

• 12 Drought-Tolerant Plants to Make Your Yard Feel Lush, But Lean! (PDF)
• 12 "More" Drought-Tolerant Plants to Make Your Yard Feel Lush, But Lean! (PDF)

• Doña Ana County Extension Master Gardeners

  Doña Ana County Master Gardeners Program trains volunteers to assist the Doña Ana County Cooperative Extension Service faculty and staff to provide accurate, research-based gardening information and programs to county residents.

• Workshop Presentations

Contact Us

Doña Ana County Extension Service
1170 N Solano, Suite M
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: 575-525-6649
Fax: 575-525-6702
Email: donaana@nmsu.edu

Local Calendar

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