Hatch is the Chile Capital of the World. Well, tiny towns frequently have attention-grabbing superlatives they use to gather in the revenue. Chile is grown everywhere here in southern New Mexico, and I guess if Hatch wants to be the capital, then have at it.<\/p>\n
The town itself is full of tiny chile producers of everything that can be done with the fruit. Dried on rooftops, driveways, and dirt lots, the place has a bright red color to it this time of year. Roasting is necessary for a lot of products and the smell is one of life’s great pleasures. Roasters are propane-fired, and make a loud roar while the bins turn through the flames. Sight, sound, smell, and taste, Hatch pleases all the senses like no place else.<\/p>\n
I have a lot of favorite Hatch products not available anywhere else, certain powders and green chile salsas in particular so I try to grab a supply when I’m here. Then, there’s Sparky’s, a BBQ and burger place whose claim to fame is “It’s worth the drive”. It is, for the green chile cheeseburger which is not served for 50 miles around.<\/p>\n
Luckily I’ll be here for a while and will another chance to visit Hatch. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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