Turnpike Troubadours to play New Mexico State Fair in September

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — An Oklahoma-based country band is set to kick off the 2026 New Mexico State Fair’s rodeo-concert ...

Mexican rock band ‘The Warning’ to play at New Mexico State Fair

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Mexican rock band is set to take the stage at the 2026 New Mexico State Fair. Organizers ...
Albuquerque Journal

Cultivating collaboration: NM State Fair, Ex Novo team up to create Dusty Spur

Ex Novo Brewing, 4895 Corrales Road, in Corrales and retailers across the state beginning Aug. 14. Dusty Spur will also be available at the New Mexico State Fair, which runs Sept. 7-17, at Expo New ...
Albuquerque Journal

Teddy Graham Snacks hosts book fair at NM State Fair

Teddy Grahams Snacks teamed up with Save the Children to provide learning resources for children, according to a news release. The popular bear-shaped cookie company aims to combat the "summer slide," ...

Time is running out: Albuquerque residents have until Feb. 1 to weigh in on Fairgrounds redevelopment plans

Albuquerque residents have until Feb. 1 to submit feedback on proposed Fairgrounds District plans that could bring ...
KRQE Blogs

Bus tour around state fairgrounds in Albuquerque highlights hurdles in the area

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made the New Mexico State Fairgrounds’ future a big priority with the idea of potentially moving the fair and redeveloping the property.