Posted on 02/01/2023 2:03:58 PM PST by Olog-hai
The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico every fall, wafting from roadside stands and grocery store parking lots and inducing mouth-watering visions of culinary wonders.
Now one state lawmaker says it’s time for everyone to wake up and smell the chile.
Sen. Bill Soules’ visit with fifth grade students in his southern district sparked a conversation about the savory hot peppers and the potential for New Mexico to become the first state in the nation to proudly have an official state aroma, a proposal now being considered by lawmakers.
“It’s very unique to our state,” the Las Cruces Democrat said of roasting chile. “I have tried to think of any other state that has a smell or aroma that is that distinctive statewide, and I can’t think of any.”
For New Mexico, chile is more than a key ingredient for every meal. It’s life. It’s at the center of the official state question — “Red or green?” — and is one of the state’s official vegetables. …
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When we moved here 17 years ago the first time we smelled it both my wife I and wondered who was smoking dope. It smells...similar.
Now we can tell the difference, but back then...
When we lived in Silver City, NM, all of the grocery stores would have a chile roaster set up in the parking lot. We’d buy a sack of green chiles and that would usually last until the next harvest.
It’s a great smell, but it seems silly to pass legislation to make it the state aroma.
Mmmmmmm...Hatch
Don’t be harsh. The best chiles come from New Mexico. Accept no substitute.
I don’t hate that. I grew up out west and chili roasting season was the deal!!!
hell to the yeah!
LOL, thanks for the chuckle
My wife grew up in Albuquerque. We were married there. We rarely go back. Nothing but Libtards.
Clovis NM, that’s the official aroma , it matches the springs in truth or consequences smell too. Damn chili’s , whose making this crap up?
Lemitar for me.
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