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Doña Ana County outlines free three‑day 250th celebration with drone shows, concerts and youth events

Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners · March 10, 2026
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Summary

County staff proposed a free three‑day fairground festival for the nation’s 250th featuring drone light shows (June 30–July 2), live music, youth programming and a time‑capsule project with schools; staff presented preliminary budget estimates and said an RFP winner for the drone show faces a 15‑day protest window before contract award.

Doña Ana County staff on March 10 presented a draft plan for a free, family‑oriented three‑day celebration at the county fairgrounds tied to the nation’s 250th, proposing drone light shows each night and a mix of live and regional entertainment.

Assistant County Manager Steven Lopez said staff issued an open RFP for a drone‑light provider, received three bids and scored one vendor highest. The selected vendor faces a 15‑day protest period before…

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