Despite the chile crop, the Hatch Chile Festival in Hatch, New Mexico (Chile Capital of the World!) is a go. If you plan to attend (or just want info), the Hatch Chamber can be reached at (505) 267-5050. Desiree will be happy to help you. Also, if want info on where to stay in Hatch, the selection is few but here goes: Happy Trails RV Park, (505) 267-4522 and Village Plaza Motel, 505-267-3091 (Simple but clean, at least last year.) Las Cruces, pop. 120,000 including county, is south of Hatch and we have numerous accomodations, everything from Motel 8 to the Hilton. Let me know if I can be of help. PS Dates for the festival are September 3, 4, and 5. -- Chile Cheers! Sunny Conley/Writing the Southwest PO Box 6763 Las Cruces, NM 88006 http://www.chileknights.com