Drinking Water in Albuquerque
Erin Elder takes us on an illustrated tour of the plant that treats river water for drinking in Bernalillo County.
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Category: Early Summer 2025
Tending the Seeds of Land-Based Leadership in Northern New Mexico
Poet and Taos native Victoriano Cárdenas talks acequias, farming, and genízaro identity with Dixon grower and mayordomo Joseluis “Agua y Tierra” Ortiz y Muñiz.
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Tomato Recipes
In preparation for an abundance of tomatoes, we’re arming you with a handful of super-quick recipes to help you make good use of these summer treasures before you begin canning and freezing them to savor year-round.
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IT TAKES A FOODSHED
When it comes to getting locally grown food onto local plates, New Mexico Harvest does it all.
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Balsamic Roasted Cherry and Chocolate-Coco Paletas
Balsamic Roasted Cherry Pops combine the ultimate sweet treat of vanilla ice cream with dark sweet cherries made slightly tart with high-quality balsamic vinegar. The Chocolate-Coco Paletas can be made with Oaxacan chocolate or high-quality local chocolate, such as Eldora in Albuquerque or Chokolá in Taos.
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Capulin Canyon
Ungelbah Dávila reports on an Indigenous-led project to restore watersheds in the long aftermath of wildfire.
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THE ART OF MAKING WATER
In considering recent efforts to protect local waters from “forever chemicals,” Las Cruces–area grower Shahid Mustafa’s eye is on the water underground.
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Thai Tea and Cheese Foam Paletas
Adding cheese foam topping to iced coffee or tea drinks takes your beverage experience to the next level, and the same goes for these Thai Tea and Cheese Foam Paletas.
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The Once and Future River
Reporting from Gallup to the banks of the Zuni River, Sarah Mock shares modern approaches to the ancient art of water collection in communities contending with the repercussions of federal acts.
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Agua de Jamaica Paletas
In this recipe, the jamaica (hibiscus) petals imbue their bright, ruby-red hue with a punch of tanginess that puckers your lips and keeps you longing for more.
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Early Summer 2025: Watershed
In this issue of edible New Mexico, we take an expansive view of the watershed, from Gallup to the banks of the Zuni River, from the Santa Fe River to the acequias of Dixon, from a Las Cruces farm to the drinking water of Bernalillo County.
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Boozy Paletas
The only thing more refreshing than a margarita poolside on a hot summer day is a frozen margarita in Popsicle form.
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Forty-Eight Hours in Puebla
The city of Puebla, Mexico, is famous for its cuisine—Stephanie Cameron highlights three spots where the chalupas, tacos dorados, esquites, and mezcal are must-trys.
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