Chile's sting and folklore in New Mexico cuisine
A feature on how New Mexico chile became central to state cooking and culture. It explains why chile is considered the state food, differences between red and green varieties, and blends of Native and Hispanic lore. Folklore characters like Don Cacahuate and Ms Onion illustrate regional tales.
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Chile
New Mexico
Don Cacahuate
Mr. Peanut
Dofia Cebolla
Ms. Onion
Tree of Knowledge
Tree of Life
Eve
Garden of Eden
Frustration grows over Taos County DWI case delays
Susan Thomason confronts Taos County officials over a yearlong delay in the vehicular homicide case of her husband Joe Thomason. George Chavez, charged with DWI and vehicular homicide, has repeatedly avoided trial after posting a property bond, skipping a bail program, and later being recaptured. Thomason condemns lack of notice and seeks a timely, transparent resolution with DA Gallegos taking charge.
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Susan Thomason
Taos County
Joe Henry Thomason
Joe Thomason
Millicent Rogers
George C. Chavez
Chavez
Nelson
District Attorney's
Human Resources Development Assocve
Colorado
Laura Córdova
Robert Anaya
Human Resources Development Associates
Gallup
Anaya
Tuscon, Ariz
Gutiérrez
Thomason
Lépez
Arizona
López
Bill Hubbard
District Attorney's Office
Tuscon
Gallegos
Harley Mortensen
Laura Cérdova
Cérdova
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