Our Fairgrounds, Reimagined

Catalyzing Opportunity

The Fairgrounds redevelopment is a once-in-a-generation project with the opportunity to transform the 250-acre parcel itself, and the immediate surrounding communities, including the International District, with ripple effects throughout Albuquerque and across the entire state.

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Map of the neighborhood surrounding the NM State Fairgrounds

Sticky note markers of the neighborhood surrounding the NM State Fairgrounds

Team members marking the map of the neighborhood surrounding the NM State Fairgrounds

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“We are called to think big. Future generations will judge us harshly if we think small in this endeavor.”

– New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

What’s New

Discussion Concept survey closing

The survey for the three preliminary discussion concepts is closing Sunday, February 1, 2026.

KUNM: Let’s talk about redeveloping the State Fairgrounds

On January 8th, 2026 KUNM’s Lets Talk New Mexico hosted guests to discuss the redevelopment of the Fairgrounds.

Discussion Concepts for the Fairgrounds District

The master planning team has shared three discussion concepts to spark imagination on what is possible for our future Fairgrounds.

December Board Meeting

The Fairgrounds District Board convened December 11 at the African American Performing Arts Center.

Madison Middle School Fairgrounds Reimagined

Seventh graders at Madison Middle School have been hard at work on a multi-faceted project related to our future Fairgrounds

Virtual Business Roundtable

Earlier this month, business leaders from around the Fairground and the greater Albuquerque area took part in a virtual roundtable to discuss how the potential of our Fairgrounds can help local businesses thrive.