Join us at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a hands-on exploration of the taste, heat, history, and magic of New Mexico chiles on Sun., Sept. 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Discover the stories and science behind this iconic fruit through interactive activities:

-Examine chiles under a microscope
-Paint with chile dye
-Tie your own chile ristra
-Vote for your favorite chile dish
-Explore answers to intriguing questions like:

Why do we grow chiles in New Mexico?
What makes chiles spicy?
What determines if a chile is red or green?
Why are chiles picked by hand?

Dive into this flavorful celebration of New Mexico’s food heritage! Admission is free for New Mexico residents.