Hear about the Father of New Mexico’s’ Chili Pepper Industry from Peter Kopp

Published: March 31, 2022

New Mexico State University’s Archives and Special Collections is set to present an event for the father of the state’s chile pepper, Fabián García. For the last several years, Peter Kopp, History Assistant Professor, has been gathering the pieces about García’s life and is currently in the process of writing a biography about him. Kopp will discuss Fabian at an Interdisciplinary Exchange on Auraria Campus on April 12th (see details in the Events section below).

NMSU Library to host special event unveiling more of Fabián García’s life
The Las Cruces Bulletin, March 25