Meet the man who gave Colorado its own signature chile pepper – and sparked a rivalry with New Mexico

Visit any farmers’ market in Colorado and you’ll see long lines of people waiting to buy produce that’s grown in the state. And when fall arrives… it’s all about Pueblo chiles. The tantalizing aroma of those dark green peppers roasting as they spin in large metal tumblers fills the crisp autumn air. People often buy extra bags of them – some to use now, some to freeze for use during the chilly winter months.

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