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Making Chimayo Red Chile Powder
Mr. Ernesto and Luggie Griego run a
Northern New Mexico
Molino (chile grinder) out of a barn located in their backyard. They started their Molino operation in 1954.
Mr. Griego, is 83 years old, a World War II veteran. He served as a loyal patriot in the army; stationed in Western
Europe, 1942. After returning from military service, Mr. Griego became a Zia teamster driver for
12 years. He said he started his Molino so that he could stay at home with his family and do some farming. He likes the peaceful life living off the land.
The Chimayo Chile Project uses Mr. Griego's
Molino. This past harvest, Mr. Griego showed us the pacemaker placed over his heart. Due to age, Ernesto
does not grind much chile these days, and we thank him for grinding our crop.
It is an honor and a privilege to work with
the elders who hold the history, culture and faith so dear to Northern New Mexico's way
of life.
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