Dining

NM Junior Foodies: Edible New Mexico’s Grassfed Smackdown 2026

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Taco from Chef Danny Calleros of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. Courtesy photo

Christopher and Chef Noah Scanland of Noah’s table. Courtesy photo

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
NM Foodies
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

If you want honest food criticism, bring a teenager. But not just any teenager.

My 13-year-old son is the kind of kid who experiments with sauces at home, studies restaurant menus for fun, and debates steak doneness like a seasoned cook. So, when we headed to the annual Grassfed Smackdown in Santa Fe, he arrived ready to evaluate.

Hosted by Edible New Mexico and the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Read More

A Taste Of Grassfed Smackdown 2026 Returns To Santa Fe Brewing Co. March 22

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BUSINESS News:

SANTA FE — Edible New Mexico and the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance invite the public to A Taste of Grassfed Smackdown on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. The lively tasting event celebrates the region’s grassfed ranchers while pairing them with local chefs for an afternoon of inspired dishes, community connection, and friendly culinary competition.

At the heart of the event, seven chefs are paired with seven regional ranchers, each creating an original bite featuring grassfed and grass-finished meat. Guests will sample the dishes, meet Read More

Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Partners With Local Leaders On Special Women’s Leadership Luncheon March 26 For Women’s History Month

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From the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce:

Forget the dry PowerPoint presentations! Join the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Del Norte Credit Union, UbiQD, and Mullein Leaf Massage & Wellness Institute on Thursday, March 26 at Crossroads Bible Church for a keynote address, panel discussion, and Italian buffet lunch.

This event is designed to spark fresh ideas and foster real connections, bringing together the brightest minds in the region to discuss what it takes to succeed in today’s business landscape. This affordable event is open to all, regardless of Chamber affiliation, with advance Read More

Los Alamos Laboratory Retiree Group Meets For Breakfast The First Tuesday Of Every Month At Muy Salsas

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Put another leaf in the table! A big crowd of Lab retirees showed up for breakfast Tuesday at Muy Salsas this week. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) retirees and potential retirees are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (lalrg.org) monthly breakfast social, 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees. LRG pays for everyone’s coffee and tea, while individuals pay for their breakfast and other drinks. Photo by Morris Pongratz Read More

SBDC-Los Alamos Introduces Chefs For You … Come Taste The Comfort, One Sangwich At A Time!

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Chefs for You, LLC family includes Jesus, Patsy, Louie and nephew. Photo by Janice Krish/SBDC-Los Alamos

BUSINESS News:

Chefs for You, LLC, a family-owned gourmet food truck founded by brothers Jesus and Louie and mom Patsy, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its newest mobile kitchen serving the breakfast and lunch crowd throughout Los Alamos County. Offering more food options for residents and visitors!

The family goes way back with food knowledge and experience from when grandma sold tamales. Both brothers have deep experience in the food industry, most recently at the Food Read More

Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday

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Sheriff’s Posse News:

The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, March 1.

The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:

  • Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
  • Scrambled eggs;
  • Sausage;
  • Bacon; and
  • Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.

The price is $10 for adults, $5 for children 4-10 years of age, and free for those 0-3.

Proceeds this month go to benefit LA Band Boosters, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More

The Ribbon Is Cut On Hideout Café At UNM-LA!

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Celebrating the ribbon cutting at the Hideout Café this morning in the Student Center at UNM-Los Alamos, from left, Abiel Diaz, Chamber Director Sandy Jones, Hideout Café Owner Victor Castillo, UNM-LA Chancellor Mike Holtzcaw, Assistant Chamber Director Alison Watkins, Christine O’Brien, Gillian Sutton and Jennifer Armstrong. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at the Hideout Café in the Student Center at UNM-LA. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at the Hideout Café in the Read More

New Mexico 2026 ProStart Invitational To Highlight Student Culinary Skills

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NMRA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Hospitality Industry Education Foundation (HIEF) and New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) will host the 23rd Annual New Mexico ProStart Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 9, 2026, at the Albuquerque Convention Center. More than 90 top ProStart students from across the state will demonstrate their mastery of restaurant leadership skills in Culinary and Management in a fast-paced competition to win their share of generous post-secondary scholarships. The 1st place team in each category will be crowned the State Champions and represent New Read More

Scenes From International Women’s Forum-New Mexico’s 2026 Legislative Luncheon

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International Women’s Forum-New Mexico (IWF-NM) President Barbara Vigil, standing at left, welcomes legislators, members and guests to the IWF-NM 2026 Legislative Luncheon and first quarter membership meeting on Thursday at the New Mexico State Land Office in Santa Fe. To learn more about IWF-NM, click here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

At Thursday’s IWF-NM 2026 Legislative Luncheon, legislators briefed members and guests on key legislative activities and priorities, from left, Rep. Christina Parajón Dist. 25-Bernalillo, Rep. Meredeth Dixon Dist. 20-Bernalillo, House Read More

100+ Women Who Care Charitable Event Feb. 12 At UNM-LA

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COMMUNITY News:

Volunteer organizers of the 100+ Women Who Care-Los Alamos quarterly philanthropic dinners have announced that their next event is 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Student Center, Building 2 on the UNM-LA Campus at 4000 University Drive.

Enterprise Bank & Trust is sponsoring this first-quarter charitable event.

The event is a call for local women (all are allowed; however, there is also a separate men’s quarterly event) to donate $100 to a local nonprofit organization. At the dinner, three local nonprofits that have applied and been randomly drawn present Read More