ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County released an update on the future of New Mexico’s state fair Tuesday morning. The new details come after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke in late 2024 about potentially moving the state fair, and upgrading the fairgrounds.
Take a look at the questions and answers provided by Bernalillo County below:
Q: Who is making the decision on the future of the State Fairgrounds and, by extension, the State Fair?
The county says this is the State of New Mexico’s decision.
Full Response: “It is state-owned land and ultimately the State of New Mexico’s decision. The state’s General Services Department released a $500,000 request for proposal (RFP) on March 6 for professional consultants to propose a master plan that will form the baseline for determining the area’s future, including the location of the fair and any new improvements to the site. The state’s General Services Division will select the consultant that will form the master plan. “
Q: What is the state’s position on the future of the 236-acre fairgrounds?
The state says, “there is substantial potential to increase the usage of the State Fairgrounds on a year-round basis.”…