The kids are pushing for 'the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall.' What do you think your state's would be?
The state of New Mexico may soon have an official aroma, thanks in no small part to theSenate Bill 188 would designate "the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall" as the "official aroma of New Mexico."On Jan. 31, the bill unanimously cleared the Senate Indian, Rural and Cultural Affairs Committee by a 5-0 vote., served as the "expert witnesses" for the hearing and appeared virtually from their classroom, as the Albuquerque Journal noted.
"While this bill is quirky, it is also a serious bill for New Mexicans because chile and the aroma of it roasting it is so deeply ingrained in our culture and identity." He added, "They are my expert witnesses and they are lobbying committee members and the governor. They have learned about the economic impact of chile in New Mexico and will forever be a part of this legislation."
The fiscal impact analysis also poked fun at New Mexico's neighboring state of Colorado – a state with "consistently" higher tourism rates. "The new state aroma could helpfrom Colorado, which, for some reason, thinks it has green chile comparable to that of New Mexico," said the analysis.
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