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Denver mayor sparks Super Bowl chile battle

By Washington Examiner
Published January 30, 2014 10:17pm ET
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Denver mayor sparks Super Bowl chile battle
In this July 31, 2013 image, a collection of bumper stickers and buttons promoting New Mexico-grown chile sits on the order counter at Hello Deli restaurant in Albuquerque, N.M. A friendly Super Bowl bet between the mayors of Seattle and Denver has created a stir this week in New Mexico, re-energized efforts to promote the state's famous hot peppers. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan) | Susan Montoya Bryan

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A friendly Super Bowl bet between the mayors of Seattle and Denver is causing a stir in New Mexico.

If the Seahawks win on Sunday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has wagered a few things he says are indicative of his city. Among them: handmade skis, a hoodie and a sampling of Denver’s “amazing green chile.”

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