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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame
April 26, 2018
Musings
Family Fun Day is Here!
Join us this Saturday for Family Fun Day from 10am-3pm. Admission is free and there will be crafts, lectures by our featured speaker, Dr. Uhrig, at 11am and 1pm, and the classic movie "Bambi" at 2pm.
Don't miss the fun! This is a great day to explore In the Dark.
Dr. Samantha “Sammie” Uhrig, DVM
She is from the Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Carlsbad, NM.
Dr. “Sammie” was born and raised on a cattle ranch outside of Carlsbad, New Mexico. She spent most of her time working on 4-H projects and studying wildlife. In 1988, she obtained her state and federal permits to rehabilitate wildlife, and she and her mother began operating a wildlife rehabilitation facility at the family ranch. They cared for everything from songbirds and hawks to deer and raccoons. In 1998, Dr. Uhrig received her degrees in Wildlife Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University and went on to complete a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Sciences, specializing in recognition and treatment of pain in animals.
Upon her return to Carlsbad, Dr. Uhrig opened her mobile veterinary practice, providing a variety of veterinary services to the residents of Eddy County.
Upcoming Events
Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 28, 2018
10am-3pm
Admission is FREE
10am-3pm - Crafts
11am and 1pm - speaker, Dr. Uhrig
2pm - "Bambi"
Sunday, April 29, 2018
2pm
To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his children against prejudice.
Current Exhibit
EXTENDED through May 27, 2018
Since prehistoric times, humans have sought to find utility in darkness, and have invented ways to acclimate to dark conditions. Visiting In the Dark, guests experience and explore these mysteries via electronic, mechanical and computer interactives, immersive dioramas and lifelike models.
Museum Media
Museum Minute
Erin and Kim talk about their favorite museums, exhibits that surprised them, and exhibits they don't like. Click on the picture above to watch the video.
In the Garden
Dr. Dirt shows you how to grow garlic. Click on the picture above to watch the video.
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
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