Coloradans are very proud of their peaches and chilies, and for good reason. It’s ‘hotly’ debated between here and New Mexico as to who grows the best chiles, so we decided to let you be the judge! Palisade peaches are also said to be one of the sweetest there is. This is the result of hot summer days and cool nights stressing the fruit and causing the peaches to store up more sugars.