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Smells Like New Mexico

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A new bill moving through the New Mexico legislature would make the state the first in the nation to have its own official aroma: green chiles roasting in the fall.

Democratic state senator William Soules sponsored Bill 188, which seeks to add to the roster of New Mexico’s state symbols. Other symbols include the yucca flower, roadrunner, cutthroat trout and New Mexico black bear.

If the bill passes, the state aroma would join some of New Mexico’s more unusual symbols, like the bolo tie (the official state tie) and the air balloon (the official state aircraft). It would go into effect on June 16, according to the New Mexico legislature’s website. More

I imagine my state’s aroma would be scent of farm fields after the annual manure spreading in the fall (Wisconsin). What about your state? – Dr. Tar

19 Comments on Smells Like New Mexico

  1. I am glad that New Mexico’s legislature has so much time on it’s hands. All other issues have been resolved. Congratulations.

    But I think Yuma’s aroma might be a little different than the rest of the state. More like migrants and rotting migrants in the sun.

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  2. Decatur, Illinois. A.E.Staleys was THE manufacturing plant in that town town. It was a food product they made. Maybe a syrup?

    The odor was EVERYWHERE and in EVERYTHING. Including the towels in our motel room. Yeah, the locals understood how strong it was, but shrugged their shoulders when asked if it bothered them.

    Yikes. I was SO glad I didn’t have to be there longer than I was. Never experienced anything like that since.

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  3. I grew up in Battle Creek, MI. Home of Kelloggs, Post and Ralston Purina. In the spring, when our High School opened the windows for fresh air, the odor would gag us so much the teachers had to close the windows.

    Imagine Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Post Toasties and Ralston Purina dog food. All mixed together! 🤢 🤮

    Oh, but where I live now, fresh, ripe, juicy apples. Yes. Especially in the fall when the orchards open up their u-pick season. Glorious.

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  4. Dear Claudia,
    I wish you get to experience Plumeria on the breeze.
    At dawn, with bird song.
    It’s heaven.

    PS: I recorded the birdsong. Moving pictures too. Hope to share it with you and the critters. Working on it. LYA

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