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McKinley County

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 specialize in:

  • Diabetes Education
  • Emergency Preparedness & Food Safety
  • Sheep Shearing Schools

Upcoming Events


2025 Gardening Series

Are you interested in learning more about gardening? Register to attend the free Spring 2025 Gardening Series by calling the Extension Office at 505-863-3432.

Classes will be held at Gallup Lions Club.

NMSU Cooperative Extension 2025 Gardening Series poster detailing class dates and topics, including seed to soil and crop cover for beginners. All classes held at Gallup Lion's Clubhouse.

FREE Diabetes Cooking Classes

Have you been interested in learning how to plan meals to help manage diabetes? Register for FREE: Kitchen Creations Diabetes Cooking Classes Tues/Thurs, June, 3, 5, 10, 12, 9 am - 12 noon. Classes will be held at Gallup Lions Club.

Register Now!

If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 863-3432 to register! Space is limited!
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Finance and Friends

Join your McKinley County Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Agent, as well as other FCS Agents and an Extension Specialist in Family Resource Management for 4 different FREE Zoom Book Clubs this year: Finance and Friends !💰💵 The first "Your Best Year Ever!" starts this Thursday, Feb 27, continuing March 6 and March 13. All sessions are from 3-4 pm and will be recorded.

Please note that a free book is available for the first five McKinley County residents who register! Forward your registration information and I will contact you to make arrangements! To register and for more information, click on the link below, complete the registration, and your unique ZOOM link will be emailed to you to gain access to the class: nmsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/2zsGG9_8RFyf96Jlg9_Rdg

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me at either 505-863-3432 or plargo@nmsu.edu.

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Contact Us

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

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Sleep Webinar


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Four-Part Webinar Series


September 2020 -
December 2025

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Ready, Set, GROW!
Webinar Series