NM U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján named a 2026 James Beard Foundation Impact Award honoree

By: Leah Romero

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 443

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The James Beard Foundation on Tuesday announced that U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) has been named a 2026 James Beard Foundation Impact Award honoree in recognition for his work protecting the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and supporting other aspects of food production in the U.S.

The James Beard Awards recognize culinary excellence each year, as well as people or organizations making a positive impact on the food industry. Luján was named one of …

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