The 2024 New Mexico State Fair kicked off Thursday with morning with a number of events, including a sea lion show, a horse show and animal races. The fair will run through Sept. 15.

Admission, rides and food specials were discounted for opening day.

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A sea lion jumps out of the water to touch a bal on the first day of the New Mexico State Fair. The sea lion show takes place several times a day and includes educational instruction about the animals. (Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)
A display from the New Mexico Game & Fish Department on Main Street at the New Mexico State Fair on opening day. (Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)
Two Los Lunas residents get their faces painted at the opening day of the New Mexico State Fair Thursday. (Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)

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