Red and Green: New Mexico’s Food Scene is On Fire – October, 2026
NEW MEXICO CHEF HONORED FOR PRESERVING AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CULINARY TRADITIONS: Accolades don’t matter as much to Chef Henrique Valdovinos as upholding Mexican culinary traditions–the preserving and promoting of authentic Mexican cuisine. Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Academy of Gastronomy has taken notice and recently bestowed its prestigious Sello N distinction. The honor recognizes his commitment to Mexican cuisine through ingredients, preparation techniques and cooking methods. As chef-owner of Herencia, Chef Valdovinos has introduced Duke City diners to unique and authentic dishes that live up to the restaurant’s name (Herencia means “heritage” in Spanish). Already one of the…