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 cactus, which has both cactus paddles and a sweet pear part, both of which are delicious. The paddles should be cooked and the pear can be eaten peeled and raw. Elderberries are also abundant, and can be used in a way similar to blueberries. They are excellent in pancakes or made into jam to be used in many other ways. Pigweed, or verdolaga, is another excellent green to forage. It is often considered a weed, but the stems and leaves are both edible and have a slightly salty-sour taste. It can be cooked in a stir-fry, eaten fresh, or cooked like your favorite vegetable.