NMSU San Juan County Extension Office

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

Posted on behalf of the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission :

The NM Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) will be conducting the La Plata and Lower Animas River Basin Crop Survey from Wednesday-Friday, June 3-5, 2026. The annual crop survey is conducted to document New Mexico’s use of Colorado River Basin water in compliance with the 1948 Upper Colorado River Basin Compact. The La Plata and Animas River Basins are the focus of the June Crop Survey. Staff will be driving slowly, documenting crop types and irrigation methods for irrigated agriculture in one state vehicle with a G-plate license plate. The vehicle may be seen stopped on the shoulder of the road while ISC staff identify irrigated tracts of land. The ISC is a sister agency to the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer (OSE). Please note, the annual ISC Crop Survey is not conducted for the purpose of OSE water rights compliance, it is done to support interstate compact compliance within the Colorado River Basin.

05/29/2026

Something very exciting is coming this July! 🌾

The La Plata County Farm Bureau is proud to launch our Summer Speaker Series. This is a month-long lineup of conversations, education, and community connection focused on agriculture, rural living, land stewardship, and the issues shaping our region with AMAZING speakers!

We’ll be sharing speaker bios, session and event details, and registration information in the coming weeks, but for now… stay tuned! 👀☀️

Whether you’re involved in agriculture, passionate about rural communities, or simply interested in learning more about the people and industries that help keep Southwest Colorado thriving, this series will have something for you.

📍 Events throughout July
📣 More details coming soon

05/29/2026

Bad news, crew.

Red flag warning in effect for today.
THAT MEANS: low humidity, high winds, warm temps, and high fire danger.
We are already under a state-imposed fire ban, but be EXTRA CAREFUL today!

From the US National Weather Service Albuquerque New Mexico :..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEW MEXICO... .Dry south-southwest winds with peak gusts of 35 to 45 mph ahead of a storm system over the Great Basin combined with low minimum humidity values in the upper single digits to low teens and dry fuels will result in a greater risk for rapid fire spread from any new sparks along and west of the Rio Grande Valley and Northwest Plateau Friday afternoon.

NMZ101-105-109-291000-
/O.NEW.KABQ.FW.W.0040.260529T1800Z-260530T0200Z/
Northwest Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central Basin and
Range-
1213 PM MDT Thu May 28 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque NM has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central
Mountains (Zone 105), and West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109).

* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* 20 FOOT WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 7 to
12 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field
of this Red Flag Warning.

&&

05/15/2026

UPCOMING PSA GROWER TRAINING: Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training is remote training via Zoom, intended for New Mexico fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirements, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), co-management of natural resources and food safety, and developing a farm food safety plan.

Don't miss the upcoming session June 16 & 17 (register by June 1). For more information, and to register, visit https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/aps/fsma/produce-safety-alliance-grower-training.html.

Questions? Contact Becca Agnew at [email protected] or 575-646-1809.

05/08/2026

Happy birthday to us!! Cooperative Extension is 111 years old today!! Cooperative Extension was created on May 8, 1914 with the signing of the Smith-Lever Act by Congress.

04/13/2026

🐑 Ever wanted to learn how sheep are sheared?

Join us for a hands-on Sheep Shearing Workshop where you'll learn sheep handling, shearing basics, and wool care from experienced instructors.

Come learn a practical skill, connect with others, and gain a deeper appreciation for sheep and wool production.

📍 Shiprock - Diné College South Campus, John Pinto Library
📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 9 AM - 4 PM

04/08/2026

Greeting! Please join us for our Sustainable Navajo Rangeland Training Workshop. This in-person workshop will take place on April 10, 2026 at 8:30AM. Registration is Required. Please click on the link below to Register. https://us5.list-manage.com/survey?u=217c6a6ea6c9a83a046416d12&id=aa1475e39f&attribution=false

04/08/2026

See you at the new Extension office building at 400 Gossett Drive, Aztec, TOMORROW. Tickets are available at the door.

09/26/2025

We have a great turn out for the Navajo Sustainable Ag hands on Vet workshop at McGee Park today! Thanks for the great lecture and demonstration Dr. Wenzel