Dining

Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Gazpacho

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Gazpacho. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

At the height of summer, my childhood days were spent playing stickball with the neighborhood kids, wandering along the riverbanks looking for lizards or rabbits or wildflowers, roaming the acequia with my sister searching for wild asparagus and harvesting veggies with my grandma in her garden.

Tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers were brought in by the bucketsful and, for us, that meant fresh Gazpacho was readily available.

My mom used to make it by the gallon and leave it chilling in the refrigerator for us to serve ourselves Read More

TCEDC To Host Local Food Fiesta Celebration Aug. 9

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TCEDC News:

Join Taos County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) for a free, family-friendly celebration of our local food community at the Local Food Fiesta!

Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, local vendors, and even a visit from sheep and a donkey from Pallet Farms from 12–3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. A complimentary BBQ lunch made with locally sourced ingredients will be served at 1 p.m., featuring brisket, pork, chicken, baked beans, calabacitas, and more.

We’ll also honor the first graduates of TCEDC’s Regenerative Ranching Mentorship Program, who will present their final Read More

2025 Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest Results

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Grand Champion winner Jarom Chamberlain with his delicious apple pie. Courtesy/LAC

Reserve Grand Champion winner Miranda Parga with her scrumptious pecan pie. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The results for the Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest are in!

The winners are:

  • Grand Champion: Jarom Chamberlain with an apple pie;
  • Reserve Grand Champion: Miranda Parga with a pecan pie;
  • 3rd place: Jenny Cerney with a strawberry rhubarb; and
  • 4th place: Caroline Stull with a berry pie.

The 3rd place winner is a strawberry rhubarb pie by Jenny Cerney. Courtesy/LAC

4th place winner is Caroline Stull with her Read More

EEOC Sues Scalo Restaurant In Albuquerque For Managers Harassing And Retaliating Against Female Workers

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EEOC News: 

ALBUQUERQUE – Scalo Restaurant, an Albuquerque restaurant located in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood, violated federal civil rights laws when its male managers sexually harassed female employees and then retaliated against those female workers who spoke out against the abusive conduct, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.

According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, two male managers subjected female employees to relentless sexual harassment, including: vulgar comments about female customers and employees; physically Read More

Los Alamos Summer Concert ‘Credit Union Night’ To Feature Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers Friday At Ashley Pond Park

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Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers to headline the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series ‘Credit Union Night’ this Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

Del Norte Credit Union, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, and Zia Credit Union have come together to bring us Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers to Ashley Pond Park for the 9th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series.

This Friday, July 25, come out to the free event from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and most importantly, Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘The Genes Of Adam: Genomic Sweeps And Hominin Extinctions’

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Courtesy/LAF&SF

LAF&SF News:

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘The Genes of Adam: genomic sweeps and hominin extinctions’ by Dr. Nels Hoffman, Tuesday, July 22 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.

Almost every hominin lineage has gone extinct. Neanderthal, Homo erectus, Homo rudolfensis, Homo habilis, Homo floresensis, Homo naledi, Read More

New Mexico’s Chile Luminaries, New Mexico Certified Chile™, Grown By Hands That Know The Land

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NMCC News:

In New Mexico, the weather is constantly changing, markets rise and fall, but one thing remains the same: New Mexico Certified Chile™ farmers keep showing up, putting in the work and ensuring New Mexico Certified Chile is on tables across the world.

“Chile has been a proud tradition in New Mexico for many generations. When they choose certified chile they support your hard-working farmer, their families, your state, your country and especially your people,” said New Mexico Chile Association Board Member Tommy Rosales of Rosales Farms/Produce. “Certified farmers go the extra mile, Read More

New Lunch Offerings At Sugar & Cream Cafe

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DINING News:

We’ve wrapped up your lunch plans at Sugar & Cream Cafe.

Try one of our three new gourmet bakery sandwiches at Sugar & Cream for just $12 each, including a side of sea salt chips. Which one will you try first?

Pig & Fig Panini, $12
Flatbread, fig jam, goat cheese, wild arugula and sliced prosciutto; side of sea salt chips (nut-free)

Italian Club, $12
Flatbread, chopped olive mix, pepperoni, provolone, sliced honey ham, roasted peppers; side of sea salt chips (nut-free)

Caprese Sandwich, $12
Flatbread, pesto, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, Read More

New Mexico State Fair Taking Applications For Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

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NMSF News:

The New Mexico State Fair is now taking applications for the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. New Mexico restaurants will have until 12 p.m., Monday, June 30, to apply for a chance to compete to win the prestigious title of “New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion.” Eight restaurants will be selected to compete.

As has become an annual tradition at the New Mexico State Fair, the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge is slated for Monday afternoon, Sept. 8, on North Main Street. The event promises to be an extraordinary culinary Read More