New Mexico could be first state with official aroma

The familiar smell of roasted chiles is unique to our state', says lawmaker pushing to codify fragrance

The sweet smell of green chile roasting on an open flame permeates New Mexico every fall, wafting from roadside stands and grocery store parking lots and inducing mouth-watering visions of culinary wonders.

Now one state lawmaker says it's time for everyone to wake up and smell the chile.