The History of New Mexico Fiesta Dresses
THEY WERE PRODUCED by an array of local designers with names like Emily Ann Originals, Pins & Needles, Latsha of Albuquerque, Desert Flower Originals, and Ganscraft. New Mexico’s fiesta dresses…
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Tag: New Mexico State Fair
Five Things to Do This Weekend
1 Take in rides, rhythms, and Route 66. Create thrilling new memories with friends and family at the opening weekend of the biggest show in New Mexico, the New Mexico State Fair at Expo New Mexico in…
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Datebook: September 2026
“IF WE COULD BOTTLE the smell of roasting chile, it would be our number one export,” says John Hard, owner of Zia Chile Traders and co-chair of the Hatch Chile Festival. Since 1971, the two-day…
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Faces of the Fair: Rancher Harper Dunn
WHILE GROWING UP ON HER family’s ranch outside of Corona, Harper Dunn jumped into the agricultural youth organization FFA as a seventh grader, participating in horse judging competitions and showing…
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Baking Tips from Pie Whisperers
WINNING BLUE RIBBONS is as easy as pie for Peggy Montoya and Barbara Silva. Montoya, who’s been entering her creations in the Home Arts Food Contest since 2006, has earned more than 113 ribbons…
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Weaving Traditions Begin with Sheep
WHETHER YOU ENJOY the cozy comfort of a wool hat or the rich colors of a traditional Navajo rug, New Mexico’s history of fiber arts starts with sheep. Visitors can learn that origin story inside the…
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Giant Pumpkin Steals the Show
ALLEN CLARK MIGHT describe himself as a backyard gardener, but there’s nothing amateurish about his results. In 2024, he brought a 974-pound pumpkin to the state fair, winning not one but three blue…
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Faces of the Fair: Rodeo Star Seth Hall
P ROFESSIONAL TIE-DOWN ROPER Seth Hall grew up in Albuquerque but travels to 80 rodeos throughout the country each season to compete. His sport requires roping a calf, dismounting his horse, and tying…
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Faces of the Fair: Master Weaver Rowena Mora
J ICARILLA APACHE MASTER WEAVER Rowena Mora has crafted and sold more than 200 baskets during her 37 years in the art form. That includes a brightly striped storage basket purchased by the Smithsonian…
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Creativity Shines at the NM State Fair
IF YOU QUILT, collect coins, or refurbish antique dolls, there’s a juried contest—more than 1,400 in creative and home arts—for you at the fair. Here are three creative competitions not to miss. Wood…
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