Red or Green? A Battle of the Chiles “Red or green?” is the unofficial state question in New Mexico. When someone asks, they’re talking about chiles, of course. And anyone who doesn’t understand that is instantly marked as an outsider. The history of chiles in New Mexico traces back to Christopher Columbus himself. During his second voyage, he encountered the fruit in the Caribbean and took it back to Spain. The chile was not a part of indigenous diets in the region, but the Spanish imported the plant during colonization. This mix of traditional Mexican and Spanish flavors defines quintessential New Mexican cuisine. Chiles thrived in the state because the climate is perfect for their growth. In an interview with the L.A. Times, Zia Green Chile Co. founder Nate Cotanch tried to explain what makes chiles from New Mexico special. “The climate. The air. The loamy soil. The altitude. Cold nights, hot days. The water from the Rio Grande,” he said. Though the chile is not native to New Mexico, the two are a match made in heaven. Debate abounds as to whether red or green chile is superior, but they’re actually the same plant. Chiles start out green and are often harvested that way. Left to ripen, however, they turn red. The typical preparation also distinguishes the two versions; green chiles generally get roasted, and red chiles are usually dried and turned into powder.
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and promote honesty, they are all anonymous. Below, I’ve included one of the most meaningful remarks we received. I think it captures what we hope to accomplish as a law firm and a workplace. “I enjoy helping everyday people who are injured. This field does not require me to compromise my personal values. I feel fulfilled and accomplished when I am able to help a client. At the end of the day, I feel like I’ve done good things and made a small positive difference in the world. This is the first job I’ve had in years that can consume my full attention, and I love that. I love being wholly focused on an intellectual task. That’s rare for me both in my personal and professional life.” This comment makes me smile because it embodies what I’ve set out to do as a leader. I believe in clear expectations, positive communication, and hiring employees who enjoy each others’ company and want to come to work. That’s how we get the best results for our clients, as well as how we managed to top this year’s list. For the third year in a row, Parnall Law Firm has been named one of the best places to work by Albuquerque Business First. They determine the results using an anonymous survey sent to all employees at each nominated company. A certain number of employees have to respond to ensure representative results, and a score is assigned to each company based on the responses. Lists like these get made because, frankly, not every workplace is a great one. That can be especially true in the world of law, which involves high-pressure situations, high-stakes, and long hours. Plus, depending on the niche you choose, you can end up defending cases you don’t believe in for corporate clients who don’t particularly need the help. We strive to be completely different from other law firms, and it’s part of the reason why we’ve grown so much over the past several years. The firm is doing so well that we’re hiring new attorneys. All of our attorneys live in Albuquerque, and we’re looking for more local talent to help us represent clients in need. If you know someone hard-working, compassionate, and qualified, we would love to meet them. Interested applicants can learn more and apply at HurtCallBert.com/careers. With our incredible team, we’re shaping up to have an unbelievable 2022. My goal is to keep creating an environment where people thrive and clients feel safe putting their trust in us. I’m proud of all we’ve achieved as a team and would like to take my hat off to the entire staff. From there, we’ll get back to doing what we do best — securing compensation for hurt people who need our help.
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