Fair officials are pleased to report that the newly-crowned New Mexico State Fair Queen for 2023 is Tonantzín Candelaria of Bernalillo County.
Tonantzín Candelaria (Thow•nan•SEEN) is a twenty one year old resident of Bernalillo county. Not only are her roots in Albuquerque but also Cubero, Santo Domingo Pueblo, and Laguna Pueblo. She is enrolled in Central New Mexico Community College’ Nail Technician courses where she is set to graduate this spring.