While most of Los Angeles sleeps, 58-year-old Melquiades Flores starts his day at 1 a.m., supervising the unloading of produce at M&M Tomatoes and Chile Company, the wholesaler he started in 2019.

Those who prefer more delicate flavors and spice levels often gravitate towards hatch chiles — also referred to as New Mexico chiles. Hatch chiles are a staple in kitchens across the country and ...

Despite the heated rivalry between Colorado's prized Pueblo peppers and New Mexico's Hatch chiles, PexPeppers won two prizes ...

Now he's down to 20 acres just outside of Hatch, regarded among aficionados as the chile capital of the world. Every Labor Day weekend, thousands show up for this one-motel, two-gas-station and ...

It's green chile time! The Hatch Chile Festival is in its 52nd year, having been established in 1972. Here's what to know before you go. The Hatch Chile Festival is scheduled for Aug. 31 through Sept.