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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

New Mexico State Fair attendance tops 500K for 3rd year in a row

Headline from KTSM 9 News

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- More than 500,000 people visited the 2026 New Mexico State Fair this year. Officials said that discounts and flash sales helped with attendance. Preliminary numbers show this year’s fair was attended by 521,314 people, making 2026 the third straight year with over 500,000 at…

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  1. KRQE Albuquerque

    2026 New Mexico State Fair surpasses 500,000 attendees (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over 500,000 people visited the 2026 New Mexico State Fair, fair officials announced on Monday. Preliminary numbers show this year’s fair was attended by 521,314 people, making 2026 the third straight year with over 500,000 attendees.

  2. KOB 4

    2026 New Mexico State Fair saw over 500,000 visitors (opens KOB 4)

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    The 2026 New Mexico State Fair drew 521,314 people, marking the third straight year the event topped 500,000 attendees.

  3. KTSM 9 News

    New Mexico State Fair attendance tops 500K for 3rd year in a row (opens KTSM 9 News)

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    EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- More than 500,000 people visited the 2026 New Mexico State Fair this year. Officials said that discounts and flash sales helped with attendance. Preliminary numbers show this year’s fair was attended by 521,314 people, making 2026 the third straight year with over 500,000 at…

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