Chimayo The first chile strains grown by the colonial Spanish in New Mexico were in Velarde and Chimayo in 1598. The chile here earlier and grown by the pueblo indians along the Rio Grande along with corn, squash and ~~~~~~~~~ Thanks for the info, I prefer heirlooms, these appear to be older than Doug or Dr Male and they are good in everything I have tried so far JC got some Chimayo powder ? For east coasters Shrimp dipping sauce 2 cups of ketchup 1 tbsp Chimayo ( or your fave chile) 1 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp horseradish (if you got it from a cheese head use 1/4 tsp) Just mix..