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Albuquerque, NM 87107
3427 Vassar Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Corrales, NM 87048
600 Andrews Ln, Corrales, NM 87048
Mora, NM 87732
NM-442 &, NM-518, Mora, NM 87732
New Mexico farming began with Native American tribes who grew corn, beans, and squash using ancient irrigation methods. Spanish settlers brought chile peppers that became the state's most famous crop. The Rio Grande Valley provided water for growing crops in the desert climate. New Mexico farmers developed special varieties of chiles and other crops that could handle the hot, dry conditions and high altitude.
New Mexico has high desert climate with hot days, cool nights, and very little rain. The Rio Grande Valley has water and fertile soil good for growing crops with irrigation. Mountains provide some areas with cooler temperatures and more water. The high altitude and intense sunlight create special growing conditions that make some crops extra flavorful.
New Mexico is famous for Hatch green chiles that are ready to pick in August and September when they're roasted fresh at roadside stands. You can pick grapes in some valleys where vineyards grow well in the high desert climate. Pecans from the southern valleys are ready to harvest in fall. Some farms also grow apples and other fruits in mountain valleys where it's cooler.
Late summer and fall are the best times to visit New Mexico farms when chiles and other crops are ready to harvest. Summer can be very hot during the day, but evenings are usually cool. Bring sun protection and water because the high altitude sun is very strong. Many farms offer chile roasting demonstrations and tastings of local specialties like green chile dishes.
August-September for chiles, October for pecans
Las Cruces, NM 88007
3855 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007
High Rolls, NM 88325
961 US-82, High Rolls, NM 88325
La Luz, NM 88337
236 Cottonwood Canyon Rd, La Luz, NM 88337
Arrey, NM 87930
35 Tanzy Rd, Arrey, NM 87930
Corrales, NM 87048
5000 Corrales Rd, Corrales, NM 87048
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