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.
“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
Evening Neighborhood Bus Tour
The opportunity to redevelop the Fairgrounds property is an opportunity to leverage that redevelopment to improve conditions for all residents of surrounding neighborhoods. The Fairgrounds District hosted an evening bus tour Tuesday of neighborhoods surrounding the...
October Board Meeting and Stantec Update
The Fairgrounds District Board convened Thursday, October 30 at the African American Performing Arts Center. Nancy Locke, lead for the master planning project,presented an update to the board, including draft predevelopment concepts (CLICK HERE FOR FULL PRESENTATION...
New Director of African American Affairs
Gene Grant has been appointed as the new Director of African American Affairs, the office is located on the State Fairgrounds.
Oct 30th District Board Meeting
Thursday, October 30th is the Fairgrounds District Board meeting. Join us at 10:00am at the African American Performing Arts Center on the Fairgrounds. Find the agenda for the meeting here.
Fairgrounds Financing Webinar Video
On Thursday, October 16, Fairgrounds Reimagined held a public webinar explaining how the bonding process will work to fund redevelopment on the Fairgrounds, as well as benefit surrounding communities. Senate President Pro Tempore and Fairgrounds District Board member,...
Fairgrounds Reimagined Webinar
Join us on Thursday, October 16, 12:00-1:00pm (MT) for a webinar featuring Senator Mimi Stewart and Economic Advisor to the Governor, Alex Greenberg.
Stantec Master Planning Update
Provided to the State Fairgrounds District Board, September 2025 The Fairgrounds District Board Meeting was held at the Alice K. Hoppes African American Pavilion on Thursday, September 25, 2025. After much discussion, including the ability to acquire a vacant CVS...
The Power of Community in the Neighborhoods Surrounding the Fairgrounds
Residents of the neighborhoods surrounding the Fairgrounds are resilient and proud of where they call home. The area is full of multiple neighborhood associations, nonprofits, and many other community initiatives working every day to improve the lives of all the...
Stakeholders Tour the Fairgrounds
Stakeholders working with the Fairgrounds Reimagined master planning team have been meeting every two weeks since July. The group is composed of individuals from the areas surrounding the Fairgrounds who have been working in some capacity to improve the neighborhoods...
First Community Meeting for Fairgrounds Reimagined
Master planning for the Fairgrounds Reimagined is underway. A vital part of this planning is community input. There will be three community meetings, the first scheduled for Monday, September 22 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at the African American Performing Arts Center. Mark...