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Providing practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve the quality of life of New Mexicans
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Living on campus keeps you close to classes, events, and friends. You’ll be part of a vibrant, welcoming community with access to resources and support. Explore housing and apply early at housing.nmsu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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College is an investment and NMSU is committed to making it affordable. Completing your FAFSA and scholarship applications early gives you the best shot at financial aid. Learn more about your options at fa.nmsu.edu
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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These tears are from joy
September 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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As the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo approaches, here are some reminders on animal safety for those participating in exhibitions.
#NewMexico #newmexicostatefair #AnimalSafety
September 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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The Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Life and Human Sciences, convenes annually to provide awards and feedback through the ACE Critique & Awards Program. This year has been a success for our products: www.innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu/.../our-awar....
IMRE Blog Post titled "Our Award-Winning Products, 2025" with an illustration of a character picking crops from a field with a purple stamp center right that reads, "Relevant news: awards" with a white checkmark in the center, At the bottom of the image is a website "innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu"
September 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Chile has a big cultural and economic presence in New Mexico. That said, were you aware of these numbers?
#NewMexico #chilepeppers
An infographic with four quadrants with facts about New Mexico Chile with the top left reading, "New Mexico produces roughly 77% of chile peppers in the United States" and the top right reading, "New Mexico chile production in 2023 was estimated at $41.5 million" then the bottom left text reading, "The total chile production in New Mexico in 2023 was 46,750 tons" and finally the bottom right text, "In 2023, 88% of chile grown was green chile (41,120 tons) and 12% red chile (5,630 tons)"
September 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Chile has a big cultural and economic presence in New Mexico. That said, were you aware of these numbers?

#NewMexico #chilepeppers
— with New Mexico Chile Association.
Infographic titled “New Mexico Chile Facts” with statistics about 2023 production: 77% of U.S. chile grown in NM, $41.5 million value, 46,750 tons produced, and 88% green chile vs. 12% red chile. Source: New Mexico Department of Agriculture.
September 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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A new video shares how researchers at NMSU's Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS) are bringing their expertise to New Mexico wineries and vineyards. www.innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu/.../new-vide....

#wine #industry #NMSU
A hand holds a glass of red wine. Text above reads, “IMRE Blog Post: New Video Showcases NMSU’s Wine Analysis Service for the Industry.” A circular badge says “Multimedia Production.” Website link at the bottom: innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu.
September 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be an Extension Agent? Find out! Head to the ACES Youtube channel and watch the three-part series "A Day in the Life of an Extension Agent." It’s a game-changer!

Follow this link!

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#nmsu #dayinthelife #nmtrue #newmexico
September 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Vitamins, fiber, and flavor… Chile has it all!

#NewMexico #chilepeppers
— with New Mexico Chile Association.
A red chile and a green chile side by side. Text reads “Chile 101: Did You Know? Green and red chile are very high in dietary fiber.” Logos for New Mexico Certified Chile and New Mexico Chile Association are below.
September 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Health and Family Well-being! 🩻🩺 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101
A woman presents in front of a screen showing a slide about zucchini labeled “Fruit or Vegetable???” The lower section promotes “Extension 101: Health and Family Well-being” with resources on parenting, communication, mental wellness, and resilience from NMSU Cooperative Extension.
September 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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No-till farming, reduced tillage, cover cropping, crop rotation, buffer strips, pasture fertilization, pasture grazing, manure application, are a few potential practices to foster healthier soil, enhance water quality, curb erosion, and bolster land resilience against floods and droughts.
August 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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The Learning Games Lab’s newest game, Cozy River Valley, immerses learners in the challenge of keeping aquifer levels healthy while managing a farm. Learn more about the design process and purpose of the game here: www.innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu/.../cozy-riv....
#river #water #farming #ranch
Graphic for an IMRE blog post titled “Cozy River Valley: An Educational Game About Agricultural Water.” The bottom features a cartoon drawing of a character standing in front of a blue background with partial white letters, speaking to an audience. A brown circular badge reads “Game and Media Production.” Text at the bottom reads “innovativemediablog.nmsu.edu.”
August 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Family Finances💰 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101
Four people stand next to a monument of an old tractor. Text on the right reads, "Extension 101 Family Finances Financial wellness starts at home, and NMSU Cooperative Extension is here to help with: Budgeting and money management, Debt reduction and credit education, Saving, investing and goal setting, Financial planning for every stage of life" with left text that reads "Learn more at extension.nmsu.edu" followed by the NMSU logo on the right bottom corner.
August 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Chile peppers could facilitate weight loss by targeting fat metabolism and energy expenditure. Time to get those calories moving!

#NewMexico #chilepeppers
A wooden bowl filled with dried red chile peppers sits on a light-colored cloth. Text on the right reads: “Chile 101. Did You Know? Hot chile peppers burn calories by triggering a thermodynamic burn, speeding up your metabolism. Source: Chile Pepper Institute, New Mexico State University, 2019.” Below are logos for New Mexico Certified Chile and the New Mexico Chile Association.
August 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Natural Resources 💦💨⛽️ If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101
Extension 101 Natural Resources flyer with a white bird near water, promoting NMSU Cooperative Extension resources for research, agriculture, online tools, and community support. Learn more at extension.nmsu.edu.
August 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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🎠The New Mexico State Fairs for the month of AUGUST are here! 🎡 visit the link in our bio for the rest of the dates for the Fall of 2025. #nmstatefair #newmexico #countyfair
July 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Yard and Garden! 🌶️🌱🧅 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101
Extension 101 Yard and Garden flyer with cactus image, offering tips on plant care, pollinator habitat, pest management, and soil health. Learn more at extension.nmsu.edu.
July 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Dried chile is not only practical, it also makes for a healthy meal/ingredient!
#NewMexico #chilepeppers
Bundle of dried red chile peppers next to text stating one teaspoon of dried red chile powder meets the daily vitamin A requirement, with New Mexico chile certification logos.
July 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Carbon programs in the U.S.: Farmers or ranchers must have a field that isn’t enrolled in another carbon program; must be suitable for adopting conservation practices; needs to have been used for agricultural production for at least 5 years.
Graphic that reads "Carbon Market Requirements with illustrations of three green crop fields. The top left field has the words, "Not enrolled in another carbon program". The center right field has an arrow pointing at the crops with an image of a plant above the red arrow, with the words to the left reading, "Suitable for conservation practices". At the bottom left is another field with an illustration of a tractor and two cows with the words to the right reading, "Used for agricultural production for at least 5 years".
July 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We’re excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 Today’s spotlight is, Educational Resources and 4-H 🍀🤓 If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu

#nmsu #nmtrue #education #extension101
A young boy in a cowboy hat holds a goat on a leash in a barn setting, with other children and goats in the background. The lower half of the image has text promoting 'Extension 101: Educational Resources and 4-H,' listing benefits like leadership development, agriculture and STEM learning, life skills, and community connections. NMSU Cooperative Extension and College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences logos are included.
July 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Soar Through the Sky with 4-H! 🌟
The State 4-H Conference at NMSU brought together passionate youth from across New Mexico to learn, connect, and grow. Proud to see so much talent and dedication shaping the future of agriculture and community.
#NMSU #State4HConference #LeadershipInAction #CES
July 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Welcome to Extension 101 ✨ We're excited to shine a spotlight on each program within NMSU Cooperative Extension 🤠 First up: Economic Development! 💰If you would like to learn more visit extension.nmsu.edu/areas/econde...

#nmsu #ces #economicdevelopment #nmtrue #education #extension101
July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Carbon credit markets can be run by the government or managed privately. Government markets generally align with emissions regulations, while voluntary markets are for companies or individuals looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Illustration comparing Mandatory and Voluntary Carbon Markets, with a government building icon above the words and a hand holding a small plant below.
July 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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So, could we say that chile is our favorite fruit?

#NewMexico #chile #chilepeppers
Close-up of a green chile pepper growing on a plant next to a graphic that reads, "Chile 101: Did You Know? Chile peppers are fruits, not vegetables. (So are tomatoes.)" with logos for New Mexico Certified Chile and the New Mexico Chile Association.
July 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM