New Mexico Living is unveiling the winners for the first Best of the Land of Enchantment Awards. Starting August 19 and running until August 30, New Mexico Living hosts will announce the winners in each category. The awards aim to recognize local favorites.

The red chile being served up at the Buckhorn Tavern is as New Mexico true as the blood that run through the veins of tavern owner, Ernie Sichler. “Red chile, my family has been growing red chile for over 100 years in the valley,” said Sichler.

The Buckhorn Tavern recently clinched the top spot for ‘best red chile’ for the Best of the Land of Enchantment awards. An award they say they thought they could win.