In 1980, I worked as a radio announcer and FBO lineman in Las Cruces, NM. There, red chili was made with ground up dried red chilis, stock thickened with masa flour, and stew meat. Most variations included onions. A few included chopped fresh peppers, potatoes, and even corn kernels. Green chili was a stew thick with julienned green chilis, onions, and either pork or chicken. Variations included carrots, celery, and potatoes. One restaurant was closed for serving feral cat meat in their green chili. This dismayed me, as I had eaten and enjoyed their green chili, especially when they served it made with pork.