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2024 True Heroes: Joaquín LujánAwarded by New Mexico MagazineDecember, 2024

  • Writer: Johnny Martinez
    Johnny Martinez
  • May 26
  • 1 min read

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The Río Grande Valley farmer shares thousands of pounds of produce with the residents and food banks of Carrizozo, Tularosa, La Luz, and Alamogordo. Joaquin is a member of the TBDC steering committee and has been delivering produce for many years now on behalf of the TBDC.

 

FOR JOAQUÍN, delivering freshly roasted green chiles to his neighbors is about more than just filling empty bellies. It’s an organizing strategy. “You start talking about green chile,” he explains, “and you end up talking about the issues that the communities have.”



 
 
 

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Jul 08

That's such a wonderful story! It's inspiring to see Joaquín using something as simple as fresh produce to connect with his community and address important issues. It reminds me a bit of how shared experiences in online games like Poptropica can sometimes spark conversations and build connections between players who might otherwise never interact. Joaquín's dedication is truly making a difference in New Mexico.


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