‘Chile Drop’ voters pick green pepper to ring in new year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - More than one thousand voters from across the country picked 'green' as the color of the lights for this year's 19-foot long chrome chile.
In Las Cruces, lovers of New Mexico's iconic crop once again rang in the New Year, New Mexico style in the heart of the downtown plaza.
According to the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership, 60% of voters cast their pick for a green pepper. A total of 40% cast their votes for a red pepper.
The chile pepper was GREEN 🥳🌶️ From the bottom of my heart, thank you for attending the eighth annual #ChileDrop. Cheers to 2022! pic.twitter.com/VdJSIskGSk
— Kate Bieri KVIA ABC-7 (@KateBieri) January 1, 2022
In 2020, KVIA partnered with the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership to broadcast and stream the Chile Drop at midnight. The event celebrated healthcare heroes and first responders, featuring special messages from the governor, NMSU coaches and community leaders.
ABC-7's Kate Bieri returned as grand marshal of the event for the fifth year.
So excited for the #ChileDrop, which returns to downtown Las Cruces tomorrow! Will the pepper be red, green or both?! Hope you can join us at midnight 🌶️ pic.twitter.com/dydhAacbAg
— Kate Bieri KVIA ABC-7 (@KateBieri) December 31, 2021
This year, event organizers are inviting you to participate! Scan this code if you'd like to help pick the color of the pepper at midnight! pic.twitter.com/kVigNSi7jw
— Kate Bieri KVIA ABC-7 (@KateBieri) December 31, 2021
