Lea County Master Gardeners

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Did you know you can juice a prickly pear? Despite the difficulties, it's a very rewarding and delicious process!! On the NMSU ACES YouTube channel, check out our video discussing the process of turning prickly pear (also known as tuna) into a versatile juice. From plucking to washing, freezing, and juicing, you'll learn what it takes to harvest and process this local, native fruit.

For more information, follow the YouTube link below to watch the full video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8vrC8ry_Jo

08/20/2026

https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_h/H512/index.html

Learn how to save water in turfgrass with smart irrigation, system improvements, and choosing grasses that fit climate and use—not just “low-water” labels.

08/17/2026

07/21/2026

If you are curious about the newest science behind water purification technology and methods, tune in to this free webinar with the NM Produced Water Research Consortium about Hazard Evaluation in Produced Water.

register here:
https://luma.com/s6dqwtnh

07/21/2026

We will hold our July meeting tonight (07/21) at 630pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobbs. It is open to the public, but only official members may vote on topics.

06/30/2026

This week's precip forecast by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 's NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

Little to no precip for the West (besides N. Rockies). Plains to the East look wetter but many areas will only see a trace.

Inches in parts of the N. Plains, Upper Midwest, FL, and a few other pockets. http://drought.gov/forecasts U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)