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AgriFuture returns to promote New Mexico products in virtual format Taste of New Mexico cuisine is like no other Headlight staff reports LAS CRUCES – The taste of New Mexico cuisine is one like no other. That’s why this summer, you are invited to indulge in and learn all about New Mexico homegrown and home-made products, all from the comfort of your own home. A shortened version of the AgriFuture Educational Institute will take place from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday, June 21. The conference, which is typically a biennial in-person event, will be presented in a virtual format this year amid the ...

Chile at Sichler Farms Produce in Los Lunas. Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Journal For chiles, 2020 wasn’t all bad as New Mexico farmers reported increased production and yield levels for the state’s most famous crop despite pressures related to the coronavirus pandemic. Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Agriculture Department’s statistics service show 68,000 tons of red and green chile were produced last year. That’s an 8% increase over the previous year. The value of the crop also increased to nearly $52 million. “Chile today and hot tamale! That’s the weather forecast,” joked Jeff...

Bill Advances To Exempt New Mexico From Time Changes - By Morgan Lee, Associated Press New Mexico would eliminate twice-annual seasonal time changes under a bill endorsed Friday by the New Mexico state Senate. On a 22-18 vote, the Democrat-led Senate approved a bill that would keep New Mexico on daylight saving time throughout the year. It was unclear if the House will bring the measure to a floor vote before the legislative session ends on March 20. Democratic House Speaker Brian Egolf was co-sponsor of a similar bill in 2015 that won Senate approval and stalled in the House without a vote.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For chiles, 2020 wasn't all bad as New Mexico farmers reported increased production and yield levels for the state's most famous crop. Numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Agriculture Department's statistics service show 68,000 tons of red and green chile were produced in 2020. That's an 8% increase over the previous year. The crop's value also increased to nearly $52 million. Growers had reported labor shortages and reduced demand last year due to the pandemic. State Agriculture Secretary Jeff Witte says the positive numbers are a testament to New Mexico's farme...

Legislature Approves Bill To Waive Liquor License Fees - Associated Press The New Mexico Legislature has approved a bill that would provide a one-time