Happy Pollinator Week (June 16-22, 2025)! We reached out to Melanie Kirby, a beekeeper from Tortugas Pueblo, who runs Zia Queenbees in northern New Mexico, and we’re buzzing from excitement when Melanie agreed to a quick interview. Since 2005, Melanie has raised strong queen bees and starter hives that can…

Things are heating up across New Mexico this May, as we see school come to a close, summer travel plans begin to blossom, and farmers’ markets across the state begin to open. It’s the perfect time to develop a new habit of shopping for fresh seasonal food from your New…

There’s something special about strolling through a New Mexico farmers’ market. Depending on the time of year, you’ll find shoppers enjoying the sights and smells of local food, the sound of neighbors catching up—shopping locally has never felt more nourishing. As the 2025 market season gets underway across the Land…

Spring in New Mexico is here—and with it comes fresh food, new routines, and a chance to shop smarter. If you’re feeling the pinch of rising grocery prices or just looking to make more intentional choices, now is the time to shift gears and support local. Here’s why locally grown,…

When I pulled myself out of the house last Saturday morning to go to the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, it wasn’t easy. I try to take it slow on the weekend and driving into town wasn’t high on my list. But the thought of fresh food for the week pulled…