New Mexico's love affair with the hot peppers runs deep. Chile is one of the official state vegetables, it's on license plates and it forms the basis of the state's official question: "Red or Green?" ...

“Just like Idaho potatoes, just like Florida oranges, New Mexico chile ... of “New Mexico chili.” The packages (pictured below) appear to include small, dried red peppers and clearly say ...

Have you ever heard of Chile ... long green or red pods. It is known for its mild to medium heat and is commonly used in Southwestern cuisine, particularly in Colorado and New Mexico.

"So really, the difference between red chile and green chile is the difference between a grape and a raisin; one is fresh, one is dry," said chef Mica Chavez, who teaches courses on New Mexico ...

NEW MEXICANS LOVE ... AS SERVING UP 100 PERCENT NEW MEXICO CERTIFIED CHILE. IT'S SIMILAR TO PROGRAMS DONE IN OTHER STATES LIKE 100% FLORIDA ORANGES OR IDAHO POTATOES. THE RANGE IN BERNALILLO ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Green and red chile ristras are on display at a roadside stand in Hatch, New Mexico. AP Share ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The sweet smell of green chile roasting on ...

Now, legislators are trying to recognize red and green chile once a month every year. “People need to know why New Mexico chile is the best,” said Representative Rebecca Dow (R-Truth or ...

Chavez buys his chile powder — the rich-red color of a New Mexico sunset — from a grower about 10 miles away, technically outside of the Santa Cruz River Valley where Chimayo is located.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico ... deep. Chile is one of the official state vegetables, it’s on license plates and it forms the basis of the state’s official question: “Red or Green?” ...