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Chimayo Chile
The town that is known for it's miraculous healing sanctuary is also famous for its heirloom chile (Capsicum annuum "Chimayo"). In 2003 the Native Hispanic Institute's founder Marie Pilar Campos authored the Chimayo Chile Project to replenish the 300-year-old native seed stock and revive the industry. The Chimayo Chile Project began planting in the spring of 2005, which is the foundation of its ongoing seed distribution services to local farmers. As part of the project's work with the state to revive the industry, two joint memorials pass the New Mexico State Legislature: 2005 SJM31 and 2007 SJM35. The Chimayo Chile Project incorporated the local farmers, Chimayo Chile Farmers, Inc. The Chimayo Chile Farmers, Inc. applied for the certification mark "Chimayo" with the USPTO in 2006.
