"Chimayo peppers are smaller and curvy. They’re artisanally grown from heirloom seeds originally planted by Pueblo Indians and adopted by Spaniards 400 years ago. The red pods are dried the old-fashioned way, in hanging bunches called ristras — an iconic symbol of the Land of Enchantment."
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/20/nx-s1-5090077/chimayo-red-new-mexico-holy-chile-pepper
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@dougiec3 Best of all they taste hella good and the Chili Powder is a gift from the gods! 🤌🏽
@DaPickle
You said it. The article is disturbing in that it mentions marketing of counterfeit Chimayo pepper and theft of farmers' peppers.
@dougiec3
Chimayo is a magical place. The weavers are incredible. The old church is beautiful. The history is amazing and the scenery sublime. The peppers are a cultural treasure and should be protected at all costs. Absolutely irreplaceable!