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:
Applications will open Oct. 1 for the Master Food Preserver Program (MFP).
For more information, please visit the MFP Program page. Deadline to apply: Dec. 1 at 5 PM.
Hosted by Bernalillo County Extension Service in collaboration with the Sandoval, Valencia, and McKinley Counties.
Join us for a FREE Zoom Book Club: Finance and Friends! September's book club will be 'Millionaire Next Door.' There will also be information on how to participate in an on-line investing game.
Free book available for the first five McKinley County residents who register! Let Patricia at the Extension office know you have registered to arrange book pick-up!
Octavia Fellin Public Library has a copy available for check out in both hard copy and e-book through the Libby app.
To register click on the link below, complete the registration, and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the class: Register for the Book Club.
For further info, contact Patricia at the McKinley Extension Office at 505-863-3432 or email at plargo@nmsu.edu.
Have you been interested in learning to exercise safely and comfortably? Do you want to learn methods to make walking fun? Did you know there is a relationship between exercise, chronic illness, and easing pain?
The self-directed 6-week program begins, Monday, October 6. 2025. Each week you will receive an email with a review of the lesson with the corresponding chapter in your workbook. *Free workbook for the first four McKinley County residents who register! You will complete the walking component at your convenience, at least three times per week.
Walk With Ease is for adults with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease or other chronic conditions who want to be more physically active.
To register please call the McKinley County Extension Office at 505-863-3432.
Please join NMSU McKinley County Cooperative Extension for a Free Diabetes Cooking Series: Kitchen Creations!
We will meet: Oct 22, 23, 28, and 30, 9 AM - 12 Noon at the Gallup Lions Club, 3300 East Aztec Avenue.
Call 505-863-3432 to register, as there are limited number of spaces available.
Join us for the FREE Fall 2025 Food Preservation Series! The first class: Prepare for the Fair: Food Preservation Fun!
Classes will be 4 - 6 pm at the Gallup Lions Club, 3300 E. Aztec. Please call the Extension Office at 505-863-3432 to register.
If you would like a copy of the "Emergency Preparedness Guide," "Emergency Supply List" or any other Emergency specific brochures, feel free to stop by the office between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. We are closed for lunch 12 - 1pm. Call the Extension office at 505-863-3432 if you have any questions.
McKinley County Extension Service
2418 E. Hwy 66, PMB 470
Gallup, NM 87301
Phone: 505-863-3432
Toll Free: 866-863-3432
Fax: 505-722-5279
Email: mckinley@nmsu.edu
