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Rooted in the Stories That Feed Us

Food is more than what ends up on the plate. It’s the land it came from, the hands that grew it, the water that sustained it, and the people who keep New Mexico’s food traditions alive.

That’s the story Edible New Mexico continues to tell.

Across our state, food connects us in ways we sometimes overlook. It’s the farmer bringing fresh produce to market before most of us have had our first cup of coffee. It’s the mayordomo making sure water continues to flow through centuries-old acequias. It’s the family-owned restaurant where recipes have been handed down for generations. And it’s the growers, cooks, ranchers, winemakers, artisans, and neighbors who make New Mexico’s food culture unlike anywhere else.

Those stories matter.

Edible New Mexico goes beyond the latest restaurant opening or food trend to look at the people and places behind what we eat. Our writers explore the challenges facing our regional foodshed—from water and agriculture to sustainability and the changing realities of running a local food business—and introduce readers to the people working toward solutions.

Along the way, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Maybe it’s discovering a refreshing recipe for Agua de Jamaica Paletas, made with hibiscus for that unmistakable ruby-red color and tart, floral flavor.

Maybe it’s discovering Native-made jewelry, pottery, books, and home goods at Tin-Nee-Ann Trading Co. on Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe.

Or maybe it’s spending a Friday or Saturday afternoon at Milagro Vineyards, tasting estate-bottled New Mexico wine and getting a little closer to where what’s in your glass actually comes from.

These may seem like separate stories, but together they tell a bigger one:

New Mexico is still deeply connected to the people who make, grow, create, and share what we enjoy.

Keeping those stories accessible takes support.

Friends of Edible New Mexico helps make it possible for readers throughout our community to continue learning about our regional foodshed and the people shaping its future. Donations help support journalism that celebrates what is working while also taking an honest look at the challenges facing food and agriculture in our state.

Because when we support local stories, we’re doing more than preserving a publication.

We’re preserving a record of who we are.

The next time you visit a farmers market, eat at a locally owned restaurant, pour a glass of New Mexico wine, or sit down to a meal made with ingredients grown here, remember that there is a story behind it.

And those stories are worth telling.