New Mexico offers many edible plants thriving in its lands. These plants can be foraged in your yard or on public lands in your area. By foraging your own greens, you can save money, have fresh, healthy foods available to you and your family, and you can be more connected to the land where you live. Important things to remember when you are gathering your own food is to wear gloves to protect your hands and to know what you are looking for, to prevent accidentally grabbing something inedible.I found some more information here.
One native plant is the prickly pear

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