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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Susan Montoya Bryan | Associated Press

New Mexico considering roasted chile as its official state aroma

Green and red chile ristras are on display at a roadside stand in Hatch, New Mexico. (AP)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico every fall, wafting from roadside stands and grocery store parking lots and inducing mouth-watering visions of culinary wonders.

Now one state lawmaker says it’s time for everyone to wake up and smell the chile.

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