In this special “Best of edible New Mexico” digital edition, we look back on a few of our favorite articles that we have published over the years, each of us choosing five articles that demonstrate the diverse approaches to food writing. This was a deceptively difficult task; over the past five years alone, we have published well over one hundred feature articles alongside even more smaller department pieces. These stories have ranged from profiles of local farmers, chefs, and artisans to articles on contemporary food and land policy, regional travel, and how various social movements affect our local food community. Looking back on the diversity of topics, we are reminded of how rich our local food system truly is. Through the evocative and empathetic storytelling, our writers have been able to bring out a rich sense of place in our local food, highlight the many levels of community such food relies on, and provide an informed and urgent call to protect the invaluable resources our food system depends on.
