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Pathways to College and Careers Day- September 16

Students should take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet and talk with college and trade school recruiters. Dozens of schools and institutions of higher learning will provide valuable information to students, parents, and teachers, including UNM, NMSU, CNM, and other higher education institutions throughout the state.

The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) is making higher education more accessible than ever. Stop by to learn about tuition-free college opportunities, scholarships, adult education and GED programs, workforce training, and loan repayment programs that can help you build your future. Ready to take the next step? Visit ReachHigherNM.com to explore your options.

Please use this link to register for the Pathways to College and Career Day.

You must bring your own tables and chairs
Selling anything or collecting donations is STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Do not serve food or drinks
Gratis items are allowed, but please seek prior approval from State Fair officials
Do not walk away or leave your display unattended
No staking on pavement or grass
Do not display any items on trees
Electricity hook ups will not be available
The submission of this form DOES NOT guarantee your organization/agency a space at the fair
The New Mexico State Fair reserves the right to accept or reject any application received via this process

For Registration questions, please contact us through email: craig.vencill@expo.nm.gov

Information

Start time: 9:00AM End time: 3:00PM
Setup time: 6:30AM – 8:00AM – if you cannot be at the fairgrounds before 8:00AM, you will not be allowed to proceed to the main event. There will be no forms to register at the event. Please contact Mia Candelaria directly for registration. Please email your registration form by August 1, 2026
All entrants go to Gate 3 – San Pedro & Copper. (San Pedro & Copper –approach from Central) (other vehicles will park in designated lots 1, 8)
Supply your own table (1), chairs, canopy, weights for canopy plus one (1) transportation vehicle per vendor. [there are some exceptions per NMSF]
There are some pre-assigned areas, but mostly it is a first-come first-served arrangement.
Promotional items - Avoid stuffed animals that would be sold or given away as prizes by fair vendors. Small promotional items are allowed.
All vendor vehicles parked on Main Street face north and all vendor vehicles parked on Heritage Avenue face west. You may bring food and beverages for yourselves but may not serve fair attendees.
Selling anything is prohibited.
No staking of pavement or grass.
Please do not walk away and leave your display unattended.
Please do not pack up early or leave early. Approx: before 3pm NMHED staff will communicate the exit instructions. Exit north when instructed – Escorted by New Mexico State Police.