The 2024 New Mexico State Fair kicked off Thursday with morning with a number of events, including a sea lion show, a horse show and animal races. The fair will run through Sept. 15.
Admission, rides and food specials were discounted for opening day.
A sea lion jumps out of the water to touch a bal on the first day of the New Mexico State Fair. The sea lion show takes place several times a day and includes educational instruction about the animals. (Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)A display from the New Mexico Game & Fish Department on Main Street at the New Mexico State Fair on opening day.
(Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)Two Los Lunas residents get their faces painted at the opening day of the New Mexico State Fair Thursday.
(Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)
