Farmers get up well before dawn in the freezing cold to serve customers at winter markets.
Yes, there are farmers’ markets that run during the winter in New Mexico! And you can find more than just local dried beans and chile powder at these markets. (But who doesn’t love dried beans and chile powder?) Many farmers continue to grow fresh greens in hoop houses, or provide fall produce like potatoes, apples, and squash. And don’t forget foods like honey and eggs. (Check out what’s in season in your area here.)
Here’s a list of the winter markets in the state. Please do visit a winter market close to you and discover what you can find; many markets also sell New Mexican craft items that make great gifts!
(Markets that participate in our Double Up Food Bucks program have “DUFB” after the market’s name)
ALAMOGORDO
Alamogordo Farmers’ Market
2900 N. White Sands Blvd. (at Tractor Supply)
Saturdays, 9:30 am- sellout, year-round
ALBUQUERQUE
Los Ranchos Growers’ MarketÂ
6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW (Los Ranchos)
2nd Saturday of the month, December through April, 10 am – 12 pm
Corrales Growers’ Market
500 Jones Rd. & Corrales Rd. (Corrales)
December 6, January 3, February 7, March 6, and April 3, 11 am – 1 pm
LAS CRUCES
Farmers’ & Crafts Market of Las Cruces (DUFB)
125 N Downtown Mall
Saturday, 8:30 am – 1 pm, year-round
LAS VEGAS
Tri-County Farmers’ Market (DUFB)
The winter market is at Mallette Feed and Supply, Hwy 518, 3 miles north of Mills Avenue.
Saturday, 8 am – sellout, November 7 – May 15
LOS ALAMOS
Los Alamos Farmers’ Market
The winter market is located at Fuller Lodge and takes place the second Thursday of each winter month from 8 am – 12:30 pm.
LOVINGTON
Lovington Downtown Farmers’ Market
The winter market meets in the Lovington Museum, but is mostly a crafts market; eggs and dried beans are offered, however.
Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm
SANTA FEÂ
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market: Railyard (DUFB)
1607 Paseo de Peralta at Guadalupe
Saturday 8 am to 1 pm, Year-Round
SOCORRO
Socorro Farmers’ Market (DUFB)
November 1st, the market moves indoors to the Community Arts Room on Center St. until May.
Saturday, 9 am to 11 am
SUNLAND PARK
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
1 Ardovinos Dr.
Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm, October – May
TAOS
Red Willow Farmers’ Market, Taos Pueblo (DUFB)
885 Star Rd.
Wednesday 9 am – 4 pm, November – March
I’m looking for Alcalde Chile.
Alcalde chiles are a Northern New Mexico–grown chile; try visiting the Santa Fe or Los Alamos winter markets to see if a vendor is selling them there dried; at this time of year you might find some frozen but it will depend upon which vendors decide to sell at market.
Grow it!
I’ll look for the seeds for you!
Jay-Pintxo Man
The Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces is the best Market in this part of the country. I bought the freshest pistachios there today.
The Winter (was 80 degrees yesterday ) Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market is outstanding with quality produce and great artisans too. Purchased beautiful wood creations (mesquite and turquoise inlay of F.Beck Woodworking. It is a large market and everyone is so friendly. Saturday’s 8:30 am to 1pm.