Sustainable Agriculture

The fiesta in Albuquerque's South Valley on September 27 and 28 will celebrate the cactus, showcasing ways to prepare the fruit and grow the crop.

New Mexico faces a water dilemma, as drought dries out the Southwest. Agriculture uses about 80% of the state’s fresh water. But, farming is traditional here and a relatively big employer. So some farmers and researchers are trying ways to keep growing, but more sustainably.

The report analyzed water use in the state and criticized dairies, alfalfa farming and pecan farming as, "egregious examples of water misuse."

It’s summer, and that means many teenagers are headed to jobs, internships, volunteering – places where they meet adults besides their parents and…

There is a growing demand for locally grown food in New Mexico, but farmers here are getting older. The average age is 65. However, there are programs…