Five New Mexico artists interpret chile for commemorative postcard series

20250831-life-postcard — Fernando Padilla’s card depicts cycles of life and Pueblo culture.

20250831-life-postcard — Vicente Telles, right, and his postcard, above.

20250831-life-postcard — Juan Wijngaard said his postcard was inspired by old matchbox covers.

20250831-life-postcard — Michael Toya, right, and the postcard he designed for the New Mexico Certified Chile Postcard Project.

20250831-life-postcard — Jade Leyva likened her chile maiden to traditional corn maidens.

20250831-life-postcard — Michael Toya postcard

20250831-life-postcard — Jade Leyva postcard

20250831-life-postcard — Fernando Padilla postcard

20250831-life-postcard — Juan Wijngaard postcard

20250831-life-postcard — Vicente Telles postcard

Published August 31, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. Modified August 31, 2025 - 1:00 p.m.

A commemorative chile postcard series is coming; find out where you can find them

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As the smell of chile starts to fill the air, a new project by the New Mexico Chile Association aims to commemorate and spread the joy of the harvest season.

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