Thank goodness for Natural Grocers given the real disaster down the road run by Kroger's corporate…read moreshills called Smith's in Los Alamos. Yes, it costs a bit more for some things but the food is always kept fresh and is of very high quality. Shelves are always properly stocked. But the best part is paying for your goods. Never hardly a wait -- 4 checkout lanes, all assisted, and the clerks are all very pleasant people! Nothing like the mostly mandated self checkout lanes at Smith with long lines waiting to use them just so you can self bag and self checkout at poorly maintained machines. Natural Grocers is a gem. So glad we at least have this option in town given the mess that Smith's has become over the last few years. I try to give my grocery business to Natural Grocers as much as possible.

From the owner: Natural Grocers is a specialty retailer featuring organic and natural groceries, body care, and…read moredietary supplements. We offer always affordable prices and free nutrition education. Come and visit us today!

Natural grocers is definitely one of my favorite grocery stores and that I come to for a few very…read morespecific things. I also appreciate that they have a pretty solid selection of vitamins and other supplements. I like their storebrand things like the canned goods and other raw ingredients. They have good prices on things like nuts and dried fruit. I find myself here more and more often, especially for healthier options when it comes to cooking at home. I personally don't have any dietary restrictions, but I know they have a great selection of things like gluten-free and dairy free. They also indicate which items are local.

I shop here when I'm looking for a special item or something that Whole Paycheck or Sprouts doesn't…read moreoffer. My only complaint is that their website isn't easy for me to navigate. No product search capability. I want photos not literature or the newspaper. But I'll still visit.

La Montanita is an excellent local co-op. There's always fresh, organic produce on offer, as well…read moreas a variety of meats and prepacked food. Their grab-and-go meal section is quite robust, with lots of options for a variety of dietary needs. They've got some nice local offerings as well, such as Zia sodas and Taos Piñon lotion. Best of all is their robust bulk section. I love restocking my pantry there with the quarterly members' discount!

I went today to the store and was very surprised that the store is charging for parking. The store…read moreand the parking lot were ghost towns. I always went to the store and liked to take my time shopping, and spent well over $250. each trip, but that will no longer be the case. I do not appreciate being nickled and dime and having to pay for parking. Fortunately, there are other stores like Sprouts and Whole Foods that offer organic products too and do not charge for parking. It is a shame that they have done this to their customers that always tried to support the local merchants. Gloria

Of course the food and drinks are great, that's a given. I think what separates Sprouts from other…read moregrocery stores is the high level of employee knowledge and friendliness, not to mention the overall vibe of any Sprouts you walk into. I tried your Academy store recently for the first time and enjoyed the experience!

Before heading out of Albuquerque, NM, back on November 26, 2025, I stopped by the Sprouts Farmers…read moreMarket in Business Parkway/Academy Acres. Even with the chaos of Thanksgiving quickly approaching I was able to get a decent parking spot, notice the cleanliness and organization of the store, and obtain everything I was searching for. + 2 100% coconut waters = $5 + pumpkin seed kernels (12 oz) = $8.99 + "For Your Liver" shots x 2 = $9 The only setback was my interaction with Nicole at the register. This person was quite the disgruntled little worker that day. They gave me some line about "not my dishes, not my sink." If you can't say anything nice, just be quiet particularly in front of customers - how about that Nicole?

The food is not only delicious, the craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident in every bite…read more The best part is the ambiance - a totally welcoming and authentic experience from the food served, the artwork, the music, and the engaging Owner/Chef/Artist/Sage. A true gem with a heartfelt mission. Please support. You will be grateful you did

Happy Wednesday - it's time for another review of one of our local New Mexico small business…read morerestaurants. Today, we ask you to join the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group as we venture downtown again to a delightful restaurant filled with friendly owners, great food, and an interior that permits them to showcase their wares including food boxes you can order and support local farmers. Just click on the following YouTube link and watch what we're talking about - highly recommended. https://youtu.be/4PWs_fSPFf8?si=-70veNyAwJJSFVFZ

The peaches from Colorado and the grass fed, grass finished meat are superb. The community…read moreatmosphere is also a plus.

After 20 years of support... my interaction with the manager Anna at the location on Rio Grande has…read moreindicated I need to support Whole Foods. I should never have to defend myself for not knowing what the Cashier Jared should know and tell customers...

I realize there are some mixed reviews here, but my experience with Skarsgard has been thrilling…read more My produce is quality & fresh, many of their partnerships are local, and regional products include a description of the producer so you can see exactly where your food came from! I have been combing through their online ordering shop and am making my list of all the enticing options I plan to include in my upcoming orders (including their very own prepared local foods, like meal kits and grab-and-go options centered around seasonal produce). Their butcher shop offers NM grass fed beef, Kyzer farms pork, pasture raised chicken, and other pasture goodies. Local milks & alternatives. Fresh juice bar products, Michael Thomas Coffee, New Mexico Ferments Kombucha, Tea.o.graphy tea, in house made bakery noshes as well as other baked tempatations from Swiss Alps, Wolfe's Bagels, and Pastian's bakery. This service is exactly what I needed...I honestly have begun to loathe going into most public spaces these days, having access to this operation is very exciting for our family. The delivery was all that I'd hoped for. Gratitude Abundance Skarsgard Farms, I am so looking forward to our future orders...

I had ordered from Skarsgard when they were called Los Poblanos. This was over 10 yrs ago. They…read morewent through several transitions of how they made produce available here in Southern NM... from having a delivery van drive down here door to door, to sending it down and distributing it from a local farm, to distributing it from a local co-op. Finally, just before they stopped delivery down here altogether, we just stopped ordering because 1) The produce was not always fresh, and, most importantly 2) They often substituted produce, even though I had opted to not take substitutions. Now, under the Skarsgard name, and after the worst of Covid (so we hope), they are distributing to Southern NM again (all of NM, actually), via UPS overnight shipping. Currently, I have to say, that although shipping is more expensive than in the past, that this system seems to work better. Food comes in a cardboard box with insulation and a cold pack. Although there was only one small cold pack (no cold pack the first time :O ), the pack was still cold (not totally solid, but icy), and the food came cold. And for those concerned about the environment, all of the shipping packaging is recyclable. I am more into pre-made, ready to eat, meals these days (short on time and exhausted at the end of the day!), and their pre-made meals are pretty good, if not a little small and pricey. If you want foods without all the additives and extra salt, and are willing to pay the price, then this is a good option. The beef empanadas, smoked enchiladas, beef enchiladas, lasagna and parmesan chicken were good from frozen. Although the Parm chkn did have "hidden" msg derivatives (google "hidden msg"), my bad for not looking closer at the ingredients which are clearly listed on their page. Their meatloaf and potatoes were pretty good. The Skarsgard branded jarred red chile sauce is TDF! Not too watery and perfect! Substitutions? Have not been a problem, yet. They list the quantities of items and when they run out, they no longer take any orders. If you want substitutions (I guess in case something goes wrong), you may opt to do so when you set up your account, and when you order. As for them being a "distributor only", as one reviewer wrote, they DO distribute organic produce from other sources that they partner with, but some produce IS grown on their farm. You won't find oranges grown in NM, so naturally these are from another farm! The prepared foods are made in house under their division known as "The Stand". Good to see things from the past that they still carry, such as the Tucumcari Mountain Cheese selection and Sage Bakery Sourdough bread (THE best!). And for those who are upset about items from Santa Fe, claiming that that is not local... (eye roll), of course Santa Fe is local!!! Geese, it's only 60 miles away! Albuq and Santa Fe are a metropolis. Just like Las Cruces and El Paso. El Paso is local to us, as SF is local to Albuq. When you can drive from one place to the other with refrigerated or frozen items and they are still cold at the other end, it is local! Same with warm foods. And believe you me, I've done the trips (both) several times! Get over yourselves. Jeese, even Tucumcari is local when you live in New Mexico (forget hot or cold food tho, but just cus!)!

Lots of cute stuff! I looked around for a good long time. Lots of women behind the counter and…read morenever once did anyone greet me, ask if I needed assistance or offer help. I'd have bought more if I was introduced and made familiar with many of the products.

While waiting for our dinner reservation was wandered the grounds and came upon this shop. It…read morecontained a mix of items some directly from the farm. There were a few cases of silver/turquoise, a large offering of cookware including copper and cast iron. Books on both local recipes and local trails and hiking. This place had a definite New Mexico feel about it. It's a great little shop, unfortunately a little out of the way. This is a target destination, but worth the drive.