 The following is a production of New Mexico State University. County fairs have traditionally been a very important social and educational function, and the New Mexico State University Extension faculty is still active in organizing the events. In the early years, fairs were used to promote new crops developed by agricultural research at what was then called the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. New canning and sewing equipment were displayed beside new typewriters and adding machines. Fairs in the early years usually involved bronco riding, horse racing, political speeches, a barbecue, a football game, and a dance. Today's fairs are still an important social and educational gathering, and it is for many their first look at the year's new developments in agriculture, home economics, and business products. For the early years, I'm Carla Aragon. This has been a Centennial Celebration Minute from New Mexico State University. The preceding was a production of New Mexico State University. The views and opinions in this program are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the NMSU Board of Regents.