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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame

July 5, 2018

Musings

Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame Raffle

It's almost time for the Lea County Fair and Rodeo, which means it's raffle time!  This year, the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame is selling tickets for four different items:  Henry Golden Boy .22LR Rifle, Browning BLR Lightweight .308 Rifle, Kerry Kelly 6577 Silver Bit, and Opal Necklace and Earrings.

Tickets are $3 ea or 4 for $10 and can be purchased at the Museum now or when you visit the Fair.  Winners will be announced at the Fair on Aug 11 at 7pm.

Proceeds benefit NMJC Rodeo Team Scholarships.

raffle

Upcoming Events

Classic Film Series

Sunday, July 8, 2018

2pm

Amistad

In 1839, the revolt of Mende captives aboard a Spanish owned ship causes a major controversy in the United States when the ship is captured off the coast of Long Island. The courts must decide whether the Mende are slaves or legally free.

Classic Film Series

Sunday, July 15, 2018

2pm

Lincoln

As the War continues to rage, America's president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

Current Exhibits


Museum Media

Museum Minute

Did you know you shouldn't just drop artifacts off at the museum without talking to the Curator or Director?  Find out why.  Click the picture to watch the video.

museum minute

Curator's Corner

Every museum has objects that are "found in the collections".  Many times these found in collections items remain a mystery, but that's where you come in.  If you have any information please let our collections staff know:  themuseum@nmjc.edu.

This week:  

Painting

By: Ben Zurner

Basic Information

Hours

Monday - Closed

Tuesday-Saturday - 10am-5pm

Sunday - 1-5pm

Admission

Adults:  $5

Senior (65+)/Children(6-17):  $3

Museum Members:  Free

Children 5 and under:  Free

NMJC Faculty/Staff/Students:  Free

Active Military/Veterans/First Responders:  Free

Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
575-492-2678 | themuseum@nmjc.edu
www.nmjc.edu/museum
5317 Lovington Hwy
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM 88240