ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new green chile cheeseburger champion was crowned at the New Mexico State Fair on Monday, September 11. KRQE News 13’s David Romero took part in the contest as one of the judges.
Last year’s winner was Sparky’s Burgers and BBQ from Hatch, but the People’s Choice Award went to Big Mike’s Burgers and more in Belen. This year, the big prize went to Oso Grill from Capitan. They also won the People’s Choice Award.
Below are the New Mexico State Fair Discount Days:
Opening day (Thursday, September 7)
- $4 admission
- All food venders offering one menu item for $5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but this does NOT include Midway vendors.
- Law enforcement personnel are get free admission with an ID
Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10
- Teachers get free admission when they present a district-issued ID or a current pay stub.
Friday, September 8
- State employees get $8 admission when they show a state agency ID badge or current pay stub.
- Firefighters and first responders get free admission with a valid ID.
Monday, September 11
- All admissions are $4
Tuesday, September 12
- All admissions are $5
- Veterans and active military personnel get free admission with a valid ID.
Wednesday, September 13
- All admissions are $1
- All Midway rides are $1 per ride with a minimum purchase of 10 rides. No ride wristbands issued this day.
Thursday, September 14
- Everyone pays kids’ admission price (admission is $8 for everyone).
- All food venders offering one menu item for $5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but this does NOT include Midway vendors.
Friday, September 15
- New Mexico city and county government employees get $8 admission with employment ID.
