The New Mexico Solar Energy Association awards special cash prizes at the central regional and state level competitions. All projects related to renewable energy are allowed, but first priority is given to solar projects.
The most recent science fair, Central New Mexico Science & Engineering Research Challenge (regional competition) took place on March 24-28, 2018 at the Manuel Lujan Exhibit Complex – Expo NM.
And The New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair (state competition) was on April 7-8, 2018 at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, NM.