Category: Food
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Shop local: New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook
From vibrant salsas and handcrafted seasonings to locally inspired teas, wines, and natural wellness products, the lookbook celebrates New Mexico’s farmers, ranchers, and artisans. [more…]
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Tables Still Set for Wednesday: Senior Centers to Remain Open For Lunch on November 26
Seniors and their families may contact their local center for additional information. [more…]
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The Spread: School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management recipes for Thanksgiving
The following recipes were developed by Danielle Young, chef and college assistant professor in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management at New Mexico… [more…]
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Local Food: Hunters Helping the Hungry program set to relaunch in New Mexico
“The program is starting with two processors to help get food to families during the holiday season when many go without.” [more…]
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School Lunch: New Mexico to host Farm to Cafeteria Food Conference
The conference features over 40 workshops, farm and school field trips, hands-on classes, and the presentation of the Golden Chile Awards, which celebrate excellence in… [more…]
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Holiday Magic: Beef Tallow Pie Crust Recipe
This light and flaky crust is fantastic for any savory pie and has delicious flavor. [more…]
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Community Media Matters: KRWG and KC Counts Cook Up a Masterpiece with “Beyond the Bird”
Along with Doña Ana Community College’s Chef Tom, KC captured an event when culinary students at all levels prepared a holiday menu for the dozens… [more…]
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Update: Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism/Infant Formula
Fifteen infant botulism cases have been identified that were fed ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered infant formula before getting sick. [more…]
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Helping Hand: Acting Governor Morales signs bill to extend state food assistance for New Mexicans
New Mexico moved forward with the full benefit issuance only after the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicated that it would comply with the Nov. 6… [more…]
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Food Security: New Mexicans will receive full November SNAP benefits
Eligible New Mexicans will see food benefits on their EBT cards on their regular issuance date. [more…]
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Outbreak Investigation: Infant Botulism Linked to Infant Formula (November 2025)
The CDPH IBTPP reported an increase in number of botulism type A infections among infants consuming ByHeart powdered infant formula from August 2025 to November… [more…]
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Third Update Since October 8: Still More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead
The FDA is continuing to analyze cinnamon and review sample results received from state partners who have been continuously sampling ground cinnamon at retail for… [more…]
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[Updated/Corrected] A Season of Giving: Las Cruces Public Schools Partners with Organizations Committed to Feeding Families in Our Community [artículo bilingüe]
En esta temporada de fiestas, nos hemos asociado con organizaciones como Roadrunner Food Bank, Casa de Peregrinos, Brighter Bites y negocios locales para ayudar a… [more…]
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In Times of Need: City of Las Cruces Posts Three Resources for Meals
“We would like to remind the community that our Las Cruces Senior Programs offer free congregate meals.” [more…]
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From Field to Court: Governor Lujan Grisham issues statement on SNAP court rulings
“There is no valid legal reason to deny food benefits to the most vulnerable Americans.” [more…]
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Still More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead
Through product testing by state programs and confirmed by the FDA, the FDA has determined that the ground cinnamon products listed in the table below… [more…]
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Two Additional Deaths Reported: Prepared Pasta Meals Ignite Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes
Do not eat or serve certain pasta salads or meals containing pre-cooked pasta. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. [more…]
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Fighting Seasonal Hunger: Las Cruces Public Schools to Distribute Holiday Meal Kits for Kids December 17—While Supplies Last
“The holiday meal distribution is one way we can continue to support our students and families while school is out.” [more…]
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4.8 Million Pounds: Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
FSIS is concerned that some products may be in the freezers of hotels, restaurants and institutions. [more…]
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Trimness, Muscling and Quality: NMSU Students Compete in Two Meat Judging Competitions; Nationals Up Next
This past weekend, the NMSU meat judging team travelled to the American Royal in Omaha, NE. [more…]
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Playing with Food: NMSU Extension launches virtual reality nutrition training program
The program offers different pathways, so that each time a student uses it and makes different choices, the patient may respond differently, and the session… [more…]
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Chow: How Military Chefs Find New Recipes, Techniques to Expand Culinary Knowledge
The service’s food technologists, chefs and dietitians develop recipes for dining facilities on land, at sea and on the go, and they’ve already mapped out… [more…]
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On the Go: How Smaller, Nutrient-Dense Rations Support Changing Warfighter Needs
A few new creations are helping to optimize warfighter performance during combat and recovery. [more…]
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Green Chile Cheeseburger: Sparky’s Swept by Isleta Grill; Casino-Adjacent Diner Takes Top Honors in Blind Judging and People’s Choice
Hungry fairgoers crowded Main Street, hoping to get a taste of the nine best green chile cheeseburgers in the state and the competitors did not… [more…]
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Green Chile Cheeseburgers: Sparky’s Takes on the State Monday; Battle of Salsas Saturday
Nine restaurants from across the state will cook their best burgers on-site in this fiery competition celebrating one of New Mexico’s most iconic foods. [more…]
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Risky Choices: New Mexico Environment Department warns public of risks of unregulated online food vendors
While New Mexico’s Homemade Food Act allows individuals to prepare and sell certain low-risk foods from home without a permit, the law applies only to… [more…]
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‘Tis the Season: How to Safely Process and Freeze Roasted Green Chile
While store-bought options exist (from frozen to canned), nothing rises to the level of flavor of freshly roasted, processed and promptly frozen New Mexico green… [more…]
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The State Question is “Red or Green?” Whatever Hero You Choose, the Trusty Sidekick Remains Unquestionable… Pintos
Beans were domesticated in Peru and Mexico around 8,000 to 7,000 years ago. [more…]
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Yes, You Can Make Homemade Cheese–NMSU’s Extension Service Explains How
This guide focuses on the production of dairy milk products to make dairy cheese. [more…]

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