Dion’s Green Chile Ranch Auction

Posted: Aug 18, 2017 / 05:10 PM MDT / Updated: Aug 18, 2017 / 05:10 PM MDT

Dion’s is teaming up with the Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation and APS Athletics to create an online auction for a case of the cherished dressing.

The proceeds go to APS. The green chile ranch rolled out in Las Cruces only and sold out in 10 minutes.

The online auction opens Monday at 9 a.m.For details, click here.

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