Photo credits: Mike Jackovich


SEMG Outreach: Rio Rancho Fun Day

SEMG provided free high desert gardening outreach to the community at Rio Rancho Fun Day on August 17, 2025, alongside vendors, activities, and musical entertainment.

Despite the 98 degree🌡️ heat, SEMG had 40-50 visitors per hour – an estimated total of 160-200 visitors – at this family event which has been a Rio Rancho tradition since 2005.  We are thankful for the new 10 x 10 canopy purchased by Eydie Francis for SEMG.  Setup and takedown took only about 30 minutes each!

The free 🌱seeds were the biggest attraction. Thank you to everyone who came by.  (And next year we hope to have more handout materials suitable for youngsters.)