SVNM: HATCH

The bar is gone but its sign remains.

Hatch, New Mexico, the chile capitol of the United States, welcomes its visitors at the entrance of town.

An empty lot holds various signs from old businesses around town.

The back of Sparky’s BBQ and Espresso is littered with antique signs and ads, acting as a mini museum of classic Americana business.

Though parts of the motel are run down, its sign is in pristine condition.

The sun begins to set on Hatch.

A timid Huskey with an injured eye roams its owners’ yard without a leash.

The Rio Grande flows by Hatch and gives life to the town’s agriculture.

The view from NM-26 leaving Hatch.

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