Help support Gil's legal defense fund! Imagine your only local gathering spot, a place where neighbors connect and stories are shared, being cut off. That's exactly what's happening to 80-year-old Gil Graves and his beloved Chili Line Depot Restaurant in Tres Piedras, New Mexico. In an act of peaceful protest, Gil, a pillar of our community, was simply trying to restore access to his business, which is being strangled by poorly planned road construction. This isn't about violence; it's about an elderly man standing…

Our Lifeline is at Risk – Your Immediate Action is Needed! The Chili Line Depot, the heart of Tres Piedras and the ONLY restaurant and café for miles, is facing a severe crisis. The ongoing Hwy 285 road construction has drastically cut off access, threatening our very survival. We are a vital part of this community, and we need your support NOW to stay open! HOW YOU CAN HELP IMMEDIATELY: Dine with Us! Come in for a hearty, home-style meal, including…

We're not going to lie, the road construction on US 285 in Tres Piedras, right outside our door, has turned things a little topsy-turvy! Our old parking lot is taken over by the construction, but that's not stopping us from serving up deliciousness. Dining In? No Problem! We've carved out a brand-new driveway and plenty of parking in the rear specifically for our dine-in guests. Just follow the signs, and you'll be enjoying your meal at the Chili Line Depot in no time. Quick…