New Mexico legislators look to dedicate entire month to green and red chile
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a beloved vegetable that has many New Mexicans asking; red, green, or Christmas? 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 Consequences), who helped introduce the bill.
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Following years of legislation honoring green and red chile, lawmakers are now looking to dedicate an entire month to the spicy treat. 'It's been very positive so far, the bill has had enormous support. Half the members in the House of Representatives have signed on,' said Rep. Dow.
The bill would name August the official, 'New Mexico Red and Green Chile Month' lining up with not only harvest season but the Hatch Chile Festival. 'It's really put Hatch on the map. It has definitely made our chile famous,' said festival organizer, Lisa Neal.
Down in Hatch, community members celebrate chile every day of the year but Neal is excited by the idea of making it official. 'During that whole month when chile is being harvested, it has the greatest economic impact on our valley and I'm sure it has a really good impact on economic impact on New Mexico as well,' said Neal.
Rep. Dow whose district covers Hatch, is just one of many lawmakers introducing the bill. She believes chile is a culinary superstar and major economic driver, worthy of recognition.
'You can't have agriculture in New Mexico without promoting chile,' said Rep. Dow.
'New Mexico is really getting involved in chile and chile production in New Mexico because chile that is grown in New Mexico has a distinct flavor,' said Neal.
The bill is currently in the House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs committee.
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