Cibola County NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

Cibola County NMSU Cooperative Extension Service Cibola County NMSU Cooperative Extension Service The Cooperative Extension Service is the
community education arm of New Mexico
State University.

CES faculty members are
attached to all 33 county governments and
many tribal areas in New Mexico. There,
they can address community needs through
education. Backed by state, federal and
local funding and statewide faculty specialists,
the Cooperative Extension Service is a
cooperative effort between NMSU and
county governments.

06/12/2026

Be alert, not alarmed – protect yourself and your animals from screwworm by knowing the signs. Be extra vigilant with treating open wounds and monitoring changes in behavior.

Warning Signs:
- Open wounds that worsen or do not heal
- Visible larvae or maggots
- Swelling, discharge, or foul odor
- Animals licking or biting at a wound
- Restlessness, isolation, or unusual behavior

High-Risk Situations:
- Recent calving and exposed navels
- Branding, castration, dehorning, or surgery wounds
- Untreated cuts or bites
- Animals moved before wounds are healed
- Warm weather conditions with increased fly activity

For more information, visit the official New Mexico screwworm website at: https://screwwormnm.org/

New Mexico Department of Agriculture New Mexico Department of Health New Mexico Department of Wildlife New Mexico Livestock Board

06/09/2026

Information for New Mexico producers, veterinarians, and communities about New World Screwworm awareness, prevention, monitoring, and reporting.

06/05/2026
06/01/2026
05/26/2026

Look out, Cibola County!! This year's cost and return estimates (CARE) are here!! We have estimates for full- and part-time farms, as well as permanent pastureland. Check out which crops you have covered and see your ranch's estimates!!
Go to costsandreturns.nmsu.edu/2025/crop for more details.
These estimates were made by NMSU Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business, Case Elkins, Pilja Vitale, and Madhav Regmi.

4-H News of Cibola County- Reminder May 4-H Council Meeting is Tuesday 5-19-26 -
05/19/2026

4-H News of Cibola County- Reminder May 4-H Council Meeting is Tuesday 5-19-26 -

Wildlife- each contestant will identify 50 wildlife species by common name, use correct spelling, and answer 25 general knowledge questions.

05/15/2026

Celebrate National Strawberry Month by discovering how to grow delicious strawberries in New Mexico—find the best varieties and expert tips for your home garden: https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_h/H324/index.html

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515 W. High Street
Grants, NM
87020

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(505) 287-9266

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