ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Veterans' service organizations and community service provider agencies interested in being a part of 2017 Military & Veterans Appreciation Day at the State Fair on September 12 are invited to attend a 2 pm meeting on Thursday, August 3 at the African American Pavilion on the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque.

(NOTE: This is a new meeting location. The Pavilion is on Racetrack Avenue. This meeting will not be at the African American Preforming Arts Center, where it has been traditionally held).

The meeting will be conducted by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and the New Mexico State Fair—the two agencies, along with the New Mexico Department of Military Affairs—which present this annual tribute at the state fair honoring the men and women of our military.

Prospective participants will be briefed on the rules and regulations set by state fair officials which apply to tables, booths, and other displays along "Main Street." Rules and procedures regarding parking, display set-up and teardown will also be outlined.

There are a limited number of booth/display spaces available. Registration will be on a first-come, first served basis and can be done at this meeting. Registration may also be done at any time after the meeting—but will be subjected to a space available basis. Registration cannot be done prior to the meeting.

For additional information, contact Josetta Rodriguez at josetta.rodriguez@state.nm.us.