Enchanting New Mexico Stories - The New Mexico Diamond Hoax

Let’s talk about some New Mexico scams in history. One of the most famous was the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872. It was a swindle of epic proportions involving New Mexico and many other states. To really understand what happened, we have to introduce you to the notion of salting. No, not salt on your fries, or salt on your popcorn. No, salting of something valuable to make it seem like the spot of ground holds untold riches.Love this Podcast? Check out our website at The Fresh Chile Company. Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube! Follow this link to get 15% off of your next order: Podcast15