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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame

July 26, 2018

Musings

Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame Nominations

Nominations for the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame are accepted year round, but the board votes on and send out ballots in late August/September.

This award is given annually to no more than four men and/or women who have roots in Lea County and who have distinguished themselves in the rodeo world or have contributed to the area's ranching industry.

If you think you know someone worthy of being in the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, fill out and send in a nomination form.

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Upcoming Events

Classic Film Series

Sunday, July 29, 2018

2pm

Separate but Equal

A dramatization of the American court case that destroyed the legal validity of racial segregation.


Family Safety Day

Saturday, August 25

10am-3pm

Join us for this exciting day where you can learn how to keep your family safe:  fire safety, drug safety, and more!  Also, come out and meet the men and women who keep us, our city, and our county safe.

Current Exhibits


Museum Media

Museum Minute

Museum Secret: Every museum has a "found in collections" area. What is it? Click on the picture to watch the video.

Remember, every week we share some of our found in collections items right here.  Check out below.

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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:

Print and Poem

Title:  That There's a Roadrunner

By:  Frank Davis

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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