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The Pueblo Chile and Salsa Showdown featured a record 160 entries across red chile, green chile, and salsa categories.

A panel of 10 judges, including Chieftain reporter Justin Reutter, blind-tasted and scored each entry on factors like flavor, texture, and spice level.

The event is part of the larger Pueblo Chile Festival, which celebrates the region's agricultural identity.

Winners will receive cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights for the best chile and salsa in Pueblo.

The best of Pueblo chile — and some of the worst — was on display Sept. 18 for me and the other judges of the 2025 Chili and Salsa Showdown.

Entries for the annual event that takes place during the Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival were divided into three categories: red chile, green chile

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