Scenes from the New Mexico State Fair 2025: Photos

People walk past the carousel during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Riders prepare for the opening ceremony during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum for the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Bradlee Miller, of Texas, competes in bareback bronc riding during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque on Thursday.

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Posse prepares to take to the arena during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Wyatt Warneke, 18, of Montana, center, unwraps tape from his wrist after the bareback bronc riding event at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair on Thursday.

Cauy Masters, of Iowa, competes in saddle bronc riding event during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque on Thursday.

Damien Wood, 20, from Bosque Farms, assists in preparing bulls in the chutes during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum for the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

From the left, Carina Null, Gabriel Null, Steele Houser, and Rhett Houser, prepare to compete in the Mutton Bustin' event during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum for the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Justin Pender, pickup man at PRCA Rodeo, gets ready for the evening event outside Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Ira Dickinson, of Wyoming, prepares to compete in the saddle bronc event during the start of the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Cowboys prepare for the bull riding event during the start of the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Rodeo clown Matt Tarr stands in prayer during the start of the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Jate Frost, of Utah, gets bucked off a bull during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum for the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Bull riders stand on the chutes during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum for the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Tommy Sam, 23, of Rio Rancho, prepares for bronc riding during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair on Thursday.

Children parade with their animals and show off their ribbons during the Parade of Champions to start outside of Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Carson Hildre, of North Dakota, competes in bareback bronc riding event during the Chevron PRCA Rodeo at Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Mark Mathews, 4, holds his sister's ribbons she won showing her heifer, Tally, and was named Reserve Grand Champion in the Junior Dairy division while waiting for the Parade of Champions to start outside of Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Children parade with their animals and show off their ribbons during the Parade of Champions to start outside of Tingley Coliseum during the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Cecilia Begay, 4, wears a fringe and pink cowgirl hat during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

A woman wearing cowboy boots rides during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

Jordan Wiersema, 13, sits outside the Photo Shop while people get their portrait captured inside the shop during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

People ride amusment park rides during the during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

Stunt performers with the Off Axis Stunt Show perform at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. This Las Vegas-based team blends circus-style entertainment with extreme sports and acrobatics. Performances take place three times a day at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

People ride amusment park rides during the during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

Boudica McRae, 4, center, does the wave in the stands during the Off Axis Stunt Show perform at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. This Las Vegas-based team blends circus-style entertainment with extreme sports and acrobatics.

Stunt performers with the Off Axis Stunt Show perform at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. This Las Vegas-based team blends circus-style entertainment with extreme sports and acrobatics. Performances take place three times a day at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

People ride amusment park rides during the during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

Maddisun Mancha, 18, from Artesia, shares a moment with her wether, Maverick, before taking to the arena during the Market Lamb show during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Mancha's wether was named Reserve Lightweight Champion.

Madelynn Mendez, a 13-year-old from Moriarty, washes her heifer, Spade, in preparation for the upcoming Junior Market Beef show at the New Mexico State Fair held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025.

Carson Fech, 10, from Fort Sumner, holds her wether, Taz, close before entering the ring for the Market Lamb show at the New Mexico State Fair, held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.

Spade the heifer gets a bath from Madelynn Mendez, a 13-year-old from Moriarty, in preparation for the upcoming Junior Market Beef show at the New Mexico State Fair held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025.

Tristan Salopek, 17, sits with her two market lambs while her younger brother, Beckham Salopek, 9, plays a game on a phone at the Jr. Livestock Pavilion during the New Mexico State Fair held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025.

Blair Poe, 6, front right, plays underneath the bleachers with her cousin Blayke Howell, 8, back center, at the Jr. Livestock Pavilion during the New Mexico State Fair held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025.

Liberty Meador, 10, from Bloomfield shows her wether at the Jr. Livestock Pavilion during the New Mexico State Fair held at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025.

Maddisun Mancha, 18, from Artesia, center right, shows her wether, Maverick, during the Market Lamb show during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Mancha's wether was named Reserve Lightweight Champion.

Leticia Romero, owner of Isleta Grill, makes green chile cheeseburgers during the New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at Expo New Mexico on Monday.Story, A3

The Grill at The Sheraton General Manager Damen Kompanowski stills their green chile during the New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at Expo New Mexico on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

People wait in line for a. Chance to be one of the tasters for the New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at Expo New Mexico on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Savanna Jiron with Isleta Grill rolls out the frybread dough during the New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at Expo New Mexico on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Owner of Isleta Grill Laticia Romero makes green chile cheese burgers during the New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at Expo New Mexico on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Isleta Grill celebrates winning the judges' and people's choice for the best green chile cheeseburger during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico on Monday.

Juliette Velardex with Isleta Grill cuts a burger into sample sizes during the New Mexico State Fair’s Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at Expo New Mexico on Monday.

New Mexico State Fair Queen Kaitlyn Maria, a judge for the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, tries Isleta Grill's green chile cheeseburger on Monday.

2025 New Mexico State Fair Queen Kaitlyn Maria heads down Central Ave with her horse during the State Fair Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

New Mexico state police officers head down Central Ave to start off the State Fair Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Spectators line Central Avenue at Alvarado, watching horse riders who were part of the State Fair Parade on Saturday morning.

A member of the Ballut Abyad Shriners takes a scooter for a ride down the Mother Road on Saturday, during the State Fair Parade.

D’Angel Domingo, 6, left, puts out his bag for Kylie Duran, dressed as Art the Clown from the Morgue and Krypt float, to give him candy during the parade.

The crowd watches the New Mexico State Fair Parade along Central Avenue on Saturday.

Albuquerque Dance Diva Eliana Artiaga, 11, center, performs during the State Fair Parade.

Tino Herrera with the Morgue and Krypt float passes out candy during the State Fair Parade on Central Ave on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Valencia County Rodeo Princess Azaila Mangin rides down Central Avenue during Saturday’s New Mexico State Fair Parade.

Robert Sanchez drives his 1945 Farmall tractor down Central Ave during the State Fair Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

National American Miss New Mexico Princess Allison Swallow,6, eats a lollipop on the National American Miss (NAM) car during the State Fair Parade on Central Ave on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Baila Baila Dance Academy performs during the State Fair Parade on Central Ave on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Isabella Avalardo, 8, heads down Central Ave in a Chevrolet Monte Carlo during the State Fair Parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Baila Baila Dance Academy 2025 princess Layla waves to the crowd during the New Mexico State Fair Parade on Central Ave on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

The crowd watches the New Mexico State Fair Parade on Central Ave on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Horses and their riders head back to the State Fair after the New Mexico State Fair Parade on Central Ave on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Members of the Break A Boyz warm up before their performance at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Car enthusiast admire classic cars on display at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Fair-goers ride the sky tram at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Break A Boyz members Justin “Daylight” Owens, from left, Charles “Mace Boogie” Mason Jr. and Sammy “Risk” Diaz entertain the crowd during a show at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Barrett Wilder admires his reflection on the hubcap of a 1948 Chevrolet long bed truck owned by Desi Garcia, a member of the Drifter Car Club during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

Opening day at the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.

Sophia Williams, 9, center, dances in soapy bubbles at the Foam Zone during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.

Briana Vasquez-Peragine laughs with a co-worker as she works a water game booth during the Great American Pig Races at the New Mexico State Fair on Thursday.

Kenna Coriz, 10, reacts while riding the Joker amusement ride on Thursday, opening day at the New Mexico State Fair.

Alex, 9, waves a green flag during the Great American Pig Races at the New Mexico State Fair on Thursday, which was opening day at the fair.

Nova Amos, 8, and her aunt Portia Renfro react while riding the Music Express during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Thursday. It was the first day of the fair, which runs through Sept. 14.Story, A4

Silas Bryant, 8, plays in soapy bubbles at the Foam Zone during the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque. Thursday was opening day for the fair.

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Published September 13, 2025 - 5:15 p.m. Modified September 13, 2025 - 5:15 p.m.

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