Above is the press release about our ongoing attempt at the Guinness World Record for what they call “Hottest Chili.” We missed it by that much, but never fear, we’ll be back! Read the entire story here.
Pecans Now New Mexico’s Top Food Crop
Chiles had their moments of fame back in the 1980s and early ’90s when they were easily New Mexico’s number one food crop. But as the pecan groves expanded and the trees matured, pecans have steadily stolen the chiles’ thunder. These days, the pecan crop value is nearly double that of chile peppers. In 2007, New Mexico pecan growers were …