Committee Hears Bill to Designate August as New Mexico Red and Green Chile Month; No Motion Taken

Mar 11, 2025

Representative introduced a bill to name August "Red and Green Chile Month" to boost agritourism and protect New Mexico chile branding; supporters described acreage losses and marketing needs. The committee took no motion or second, so the bill did not advance.

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Representative Dow introduced House Bill 172 to designate August as New Mexico Red and Green Chile Month, aiming to promote the state’s chile crop and related agritourism.

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