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Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame

September 6, 2018

Musings

There's still time to enter the poster contest! To make it even easier, drop off your poster at the Museum and we will turn them all in together. We will also be hosting a local contest on September 17, 2018. Contact Mary Lyle for local contest information.

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Upcoming Events

Staked Plains Roundup

September 22, 2018
10am-5pm
For the second year, we are inviting the public to discover the Llano Estacado. The day includes, roping demonstrations, a chuck wagon cook-off, blacksmithing demonstrations, live animals and more! The event is FREE, but tickets for the chuckwagon meal must be purchased ahead of time. The event will be held at the rodeo arena.

Classic Film Series

Sunday, September 23, 2018

2pm

Wings

Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I.

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Museum Media

Museum Minute

Stop! Wait! Why should you become a member of the Museum? Click on the picture to watch the video.

In the Garden

Check out the giant millipede located in Lea County.

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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.

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Multi-Media Roadrunner