NMDVS News:
SANTA FE — Registration is now open for table and booth space for the 2021 Military & Veterans Day at the State Fair Sept. 14 at the state fairgrounds in Albuquerque.
Veterans or community service organizations can register online for a space along “Main Street” by going to the following website: https://statefair.exponm.com/p/things-to-do/mainstreet/application-sept-14.
The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16.
There is a limited amount of space allotted for displays on Main Street. Applications will be selected at random to ensure an equal chance for all applicants. Organizations that are selected will be notified by email.
Military & Veterans Day at the State Fair
Military & Veterans Day at the State Fair is the annual day during the state fair presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services, the New Mexico National Guard, and the New Mexico State Fair to honor and thank the men and women who have served our country as members of the United States Armed Forces.
Free admission for the day will be given to veterans, national guard/reserve personnel, and retirees who present either a valid Uniformed Services Retiree Identification Card, a veterans-designation driver’s license, VA Veterans Health ID Card (VHIC), or a copy of their DD-214 Separation Papers at the front gate. Active-duty personnel must show a valid Uniformed Services ID card for the free admission.
Non-veteran/non-military spouses or family members are not eligible for the free admission.
About New Mexico Department of Veterans Services
The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) provides support and services to New Mexico’s 151,000 veterans and their families. DVS treats every veteran, regardless of their rank achieved during military service, with the respect and gratitude befitting someone who has served our country. We strive every day to live up to our agency’s official motto: Serving Those Who Served.
