Dearth of water, then deluge: Hatch chiles take hit from weather extremes
Hatch Valley farmers face chile crop losses of 20% to 50% as drought, extreme heat and September flooding threaten livelihoods across northern Doña Ana County.
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Hatch Valley farmers face chile crop losses of 20% to 50% as drought, extreme heat and September flooding threaten livelihoods across northern Doña Ana County.
NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service will host free workshops this fall on preserving red chile, covering sauce, canning, dehydrating and culinary uses.
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