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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

Public Speaking Contest

Public Speaking Flyer

Public speaking is open until August 30!! A great opportunity to increase your public speaking skills! Be sure to sign up for at least one: prepared speech, impromptu, poetry. For general rules and to register: Bi-County Fair.

Book Club: Finance and Friends

Book Club Flyer

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.

Food Preservation Series

Food Preservation Flyer

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.

It's Important to Prepare for Emergencies!

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.

Homeland Security logo with a hand writing on a paper titled "Emergency Supply List," emphasizing readiness and preparedness.
Emergency preparedness guide cover featuring images of fire, a storm, and an ambulance, alongside the New Mexico State logo and organizational info.
Colorful brochure from New Mexico State University covering emergency preparedness topics like disaster planning, flood safety, and extreme weather events.
A collection of informational brochures from FEMA and Homeland Security, focusing on emergency preparedness for older adults and pets.

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