An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive impact on New Mexico’s food systems. These honorees nurture our communities through food, service, and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices. Edible New Mexico readers nominate and vote for their favorite local chefs, growers, artisans, advocates, and other food professionals in two dozen categories—including this year’s new Innovator award. In each issue of edible, we feature interviews with a handful of the winners, allowing us to get better acquainted with them and the important work they do. Please join us in thanking these Local Heroes for being at the forefront of New Mexico’s local food movement.


Campo at Los Poblanos
Restaurant, Albuquerque

David Sellers, Street Food Institute
Olla Award (Local Hero Award)

Duran Central Pharmacy
Cafe, Albuquerque

Rancho Gallina
Innovator

Three Sisters Kitchen
Organization/Non-Profit

Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
Food Event

The Copper Lounge
Mixologist / Cocktail Program

Silver Leaf Farms
Farm, Albuquerque

Black Bird Saloon, Cerrillos
Restaurant, Greater New Mexico

Marc Quinones, MAS
Chef, Albuquerque

Dolina Bakery & Cafe
Cafe, Santa Fe

Talin Market
Food Shop/Specialty Retailer

Peculiar Farms
Farm, Greater New Mexico

Cacao Santa Fe
Food Artisan

Humble Coffee
Beverage Artisan, Non-Alcoholic

"A Farm, A Ranch, A Refuge," Briana Olson
Edible Writer/Best Story

Coyote Cafe
Restaurant, Santa Fe

Mark Kiffin, The Compound
Chef, Santa Fe

Malaguena's Latin Tapas
Food Truck

Dr. Fieldgoods
Gastropub

Bosque Brewing
Beverage Artisan, Beer

Casa Rondeña Winery
Beverage Artisan, Wine

Still Spirits
Beverage Artisan, Spirits

Urban Rebel Farms
Farm, Santa Fe