By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s signature crop is having a rough year, and that means chile lovers and the businesses that sell it should brace for tighter supply and higher prices this season. The New Mexico Chile Association said Tuesday that unusually warm nighttime temperatures during the summer harvest stressed plants across the…

The New Mexico Chile Association said Tuesday that unusually warm nighttime temperatures during the summer harvest stressed plants across the state. Fields produced a normal first pick, but many never recovered enough for the expected second harvest.