As one of the only scientific institutions devoted to a so-called condiment, New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute flourishes in Las Cruces.
Tag - Chiles
Matt Romero: The Passion of Chile Roasting
by Maria Manuela photos by Douglas Merriam

A former chef, Matt Romero brings the heavenly scent of roasting chile to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market.

The owner of Santa Fe's Tia Sophia's, Nick Maryol understands how food creates ties to our families, our history and our culture.

An Española native and NMSU graduate is part of a NASA research team sending a New Mexico chile plant to the International Space Station.
The Ultimate New Mexico Chile Tasting Guide
by Maria Manuela photos by Douglas Merriam

We asked two experts to describe the flavors of New Mexico’s best chile varieties.
The Mystery of Big Jim
by Kate Nelson photos by Douglas Merriam

A 10-year effort to restore one of New Mexico’s most distinctive chiles underscores how memory thrives in our taste buds.

With ties to the first commercial chile farmer in the region, the Hatch Chile Store delivers New Mexico's favorite fresh and roasted chiles (plus chiles rellenos, tamales, and more) to wherever you live.

A true-blue New Mexican turns to a trusty resource for making chiles rellenos: Mom.
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