Fabian Garcia Science Center

A Brief History of Fabian Garcia Science Center

The first deed signed for Fabian Garcia Research Center was in 1906. Currently the center has 41.10 acres of land available. Fabian Garcia, professor of Horticulture from 1906-1945, was named the first director of the State Agricultural Experiment Station in 1913. He produced the first reliable chile pod, which was the beginning of the hot "Sandia" pepper. More on Fabian Garcia Science Center.

Pioneering New Mexico State University chile breeder Fabian Garcia has been inducted into the American Society for Horticultural Science Hall of Fame. During a five-decade career at NMSU. Garcia laid the foundation for the state's $400 million chile pepper industry.

All photos by Stephanie Sweet unless otherwise noted.

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