The Chile Pepper Institute

09/06/2026

The Chile Pepper Institute is at the Chile Capital of the world- Hatch, NM! At the Hatch Chile Festival we have met people from all over the country, educating them about the origins of "Hatch Chile", the Scoville Heat Scale, Ornamental chiles and everything in-between!

08/29/2026

🌶️ BIG NEWS for Chile Enthusiasts! 🌶️

NEW TIME ALERT!
Our monthly Chile Chats are moving to 11:00 AM on the first Wednesday of every month—starting September 2nd!

🔥 First up: A Can’t-Miss Session!
Topic: Crop Rotation as a Sustainable Practice for Soil Health in Chile Pepper Systems
🗓️ When: Wednesday, September 2, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Where: Fabian Garcia Research Center, Las Cruces, NM OR via Zoom
Meeting ID: 842 9079 5154
👩‍🔬 Presented by: Danise C**n, Senior Researcher at the Chile Pepper Institute!

Why join?
✅ Discover how crop rotation can revitalize your soil and boost sustainability in chile farming
✅ Gain expert insights from one of the leading voices in chile research
✅ Network with growers, scientists, and chile lovers from across the industry

🌿 Let’s dig into the future of sustainable chile farming together! Save the date and join us for this fresh, new chapter of Chile Chats.

08/21/2026

What a great "Green or Red Confidential" yesterday! It was fun to listen to- and watch! 🔥🌶😅

08/20/2026

Live now!!

08/20/2026

Chile season is upon us and as the roaster turns, join KRWG Public Media for the Red or Green Confidential on Voice of the Public. TODAY at 1pm! Dr. Paul Bosland and Danise C**n join the program to talk about one of New Mexico’s most famous exports. Call with questions about the science of chile, its future and as always, best recipes! Listen online at krwg.org or on radio - 90.7 FM

Call with your spicy questions! 575-646-2212

08/20/2026

Tune in today for "Red or Green CONFIDENTIAL" with Danise C**n and Dr. Paul Bosland! 🌶️

Chile season is upon us and as the roaster turns, join KRWG Public Media for the Red or Green Confidential on Voice of the Public. TODAY at 1pm! Dr. Paul Bosland and Danise C**n join the program to talk about one of New Mexico’s most famous exports. Call with questions about the science of chile, its future and as always, best recipes! Listen online at krwg.org or on radio - 90.7 FM

Call with your spicy questions! 575-646-2212

08/11/2026

🌶️ Spice Up Your Knowledge at the Los Lunas Field Day! 🌿

📅 Date: August 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – Noon
📍 Location: NMSU Agricultural Science Center at Los Lunas, 1036 Miller Road

🔥 Featured Highlights:

🌶️Dive into chile flavor analysis with NMSU researchers and discover what makes New Mexico chile so special!
🌶️Visit the Chile Pepper Institute booth for your favorite chile seeds, cookbooks, and products—perfect for chile lovers!

🌱 Plus, explore:

•Innovations in saffron farming—the world’s most expensive spice—and its potential in New Mexico.
•Research on mitigating tomato stress, improving soil health with perennial forage grasses, and efficient water management.
•Tours of the Urban Agriculture Center of Excellence and the renovated orchard.

🍽️ Free event with lunch provided! Open to the public.
🔗 RSVP now: https://loslunassc.nmsu.edu/

Join us for a day of learning, discovery, and all things chile! 🌍✨

08/10/2026

🌱 The Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education New Mexico State Conference is happening TOMORROW! 🌿

📅 Date: August 11, 2026
📍 Location: NMSU Corona Range & Livestock Research Center
🎤 Highlights include:

🌱Range Monitoring Technology with Dr. Casey Spackman
🌱NMDA Laws & Regulations with Nathan Abrahamson
🌱New World Screwworm: Biology & Management with Dr. Caleb Hubbard
🌱Water Conservation & Monitoring with Dr. Atinderpal Singh
🌱Spray Drone Herbicide Applications with Dr. Varsha Singh

💡 Network, learn, and innovate with experts in sustainable agriculture! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders in the field.

🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation! https://nmsare.nmsu.edu/