Chile pepper imports from Mexico heat up, bring competition

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's green chile season, and it's not just locally grown chile that's making its way to the table. Chile pepper imports from Mexico are on the rise as well, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.This year, New Mexico's chile growers are looking to make a comeback from several years of high prices, a shortage of workers, and a slew of other pandemic-related challenges. But the state's growers will have to compete with chile grown south of the border. Is ch