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    James Beard Award winner

    Cheryl Alters Jamison

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    i. Biography

    Cheryl Alters Jamison is the Contributing Culinary Editor at New Mexico Magazine, where her work centers on food and restaurants in New Mexico.

    Coming Up

    Early in their career, Cheryl worked as consultant at New Mexico Tourism Department in New Mexico. Today, Cheryl is Contributing Culinary Editor of New Mexico Magazine.

    Where They Are Now

    She now serves as Contributing Culinary Editor at the magazine. That role keeps her tied to culinary writing and New Mexico food and restaurants.

    Career - Contributing Culinary Editor — New Mexico Magazine, New Mexico - Consultant — New Mexico Tourism Department, New Mexico

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    Cheryl's signature dishes include Smoke & Spice, The New Texas Slow Cooker, Texas Home Cooking, The Border Cookbook, and Tasting New Mexico.

    FAQ What is Cheryl Alters Jamison's current role? As of 2026, Cheryl Alters Jamison is Contributing Culinary Editor. Where did Cheryl Alters Jamison work before? Cheryl Alters Jamison's earlier career included New Mexico Tourism Department. What recognition has Cheryl Alters Jamison received? James Beard book awards (four).