The Live Your Dream Applications are now open!

Undergraduate female students who are the primary wage earner/source of financial support for their families (including children, spouse, siblings, and parents) are encouraged to apply! Students from the Las Cruces campus, as well as branch campuses, may apply.

The award can be used for tuition, books, transportation, child care, or any other expense associated with completing an undergraduate degree. Eight awards ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 will be given.

Deadline: Nov. 15 - Application and reference forms

Provided by Soroptimist International of Las Cruces. Soroptimist International is a civic organization that seeks to improve the lives of women and girls through education and economic empowerment.

The Teaching Garden is open for guided tours, Monday - Sunday, sunrise to sunset, Fabian Garcia Science Center, 113 West University Avenue.

Visitors may take a self-guided tour through the quarter-acre garden. Or guided tours are available by making a reservation. Tours are free, thanks to a generous contribution from the garden’s namesake, Amy Goldman-Fowler.

A T-Shirt Design Contest is open now - Oct. 15 by the Animal and Range Sciences Graduate Student Association.

Contest is open to undergrad and grad students. Help us create the next official department t-shirt. Designs must have a maximum of three colors, include NMSU Animal and Range Sciences and ACES, and consist of original artwork only (no AI-generated images). The winner will receive a $100 cash prize and a free t-shirt featuring the winning design.

Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver (MFP).

Applications for the 2026 MFP program open now!

The Ready, Set, GROW! Webinar Series for the year will be held every 3rd Wednesday, 3 p.m., via Zoom.

With a surge in gardening questions and requests for gardening presentations the free gardening series is available to the public.

Schedule: Oct. 15; Nov. 19; Dec. 17

The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!

The Fall Garden to Table Workshop Series will be held Wednesdays, October 15 - 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., El Zocalo Event Center, 264 South Camino Del Pueblo.

Join us as we learn to grow, prepare, and preserve garlic. Free plant starts, food samples, and delicious recipes provided! This three-day series is free and open to the public. Online registration available!

Poster Boards are available to rent for all occasions and sites on the main NMSU Campus.

Online ordering available! Rental fee is $25 per board and includes delivery, setup, and removal.

The Pre-Diabetes GLP-1 Classes will be held Wednesdays, Oct. 15 - Feb. 25, 9 to 10 a.m.

Are you currently taking a GLP-1 medication? Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The yearlong lifestyle-change program will help you decrease your risk for type 2 diabetes and maintain weight loss. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

The Salsa from Seed to Seal will be held Oct. 16, 5 to 8 p.m., Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Avenue.

Workshop will cover information about basic gardening and food preservation so you can grow and preserve delicious salsa. Online registration available! Fee is $20; payable with a credit card or mailing a check. Deadline: Oct. 13 at 5 p.m.

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Oct. 19, 10 a.m., Milagro Coffee Y Espresso, 1733 East University Avenue.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!

The Plant Disorder Diagnosing event will be held Oct. 20, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Fabián Garcia Research Center, 113 West University Avenue. NOTE: Due to construction, visitors should enter thru 500 West College Drive.

Students from the Diagnosing Plant Disorders class will hold this community outreach event. Event is free and open to the public. Please bring a specimen of any legal plant and questions regarding plant health, growing, and maintaining plants.

The NM Water Conference will be held Oct. 21 - 23, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The conference will feature presentations from water researchers, managers, engineers, and community members sharing current information on water needs and challenges facing NM. Invitation extended to water professionals, students, and community members.

The Saffron Workshop will be held Oct. 22, 9 to 11 a.m., 371 County Road 40.

Participants will learn the critical steps in saffron production, including how and when to harvest saffron flowers for maximum quality. Workshop is free but limited to 30 participants. RSVP is required by contacting Elena Arellano. Deadline: Oct. 20.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

The Chile Chats will be held the first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Fabian García Research Center Classroom, 113 West University Avenue. Or online via Zoom - Meeting ID: 847 2251 5474.

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about and discussing chile pepper production.

ACES Homecoming will be Nov. 6 - 8.

Please see website for more information, including the online registration for the breakfast.

The Composting Basics workshop will be held Nov. 6, 1 p.m., Bernalillo Community Museum, 118 Calle Malinche.

Join John Zarola, Bernalillo Master Composters, to learn about composting and setting up a worm bin for vermicompost. Event is free and open to the public.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations for parties over 6 people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

The 4-H | Adult Retreat will be held Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bernalillo County Extension Office 1510 Menaul Blvd NW.

The retreat is a great opportunity for 4-H volunteer leaders, parents, and agents to learn and network. Online registration available! Fee is $40 by Oct. 15; payable with a credit card or check. Deadline: Oct. 31

The MFP (Master Food Preserver) Online Program will be held the second Monday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., online via Zoom.

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions and share tips to safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Theme: Cranberry Craze: Tart, Tangy, and Timeless Sauce!

The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!

The last sessions of the series, Finance and Friends Book Club, will be held Nov. 12, 19 and Dec. 3, 3 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom.

Book club will focus on money management and self-improvement and will cover 3 books.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.

Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations for parties over 6 people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

The MFP (Master Food Preserver) Online Program will be held the second Monday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., online via Zoom.

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety. Volunteers will be available to answer your questions and share tips to safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Theme: Sauerkraut Showdown: Fermenting Made Easy!

The CES In-Service will be held Jan. 7 - 9, Gerald Thomas Hall Auditorium, Room 194, 940 College Drive.

Please join us for this excellent opportunity on subject matter training and networking with colleagues!

The ACES Open House will be held Apr. 25, 9 a.m. to Noon, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

Explore amazing museums, animal exhibits, and science laboratories, while enjoying fun, hands-on activities. Free admission and fun for the whole family!