Celebrate the state’s ranching traditions at the 25th annual Cowboy Days event featuring cowboy demonstrations, music, food trucks, the Parade of Breeds cattle program, hands-on activities, and more. See below for a schedule of events. (Tira Howard Photo) Livestock Manager Greg Ball works with the American Brahman bull in the Round Pen at the New...
A loblolly pine seed flew around the moon and back has set its roots at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Our "Moon Tree" is part of a new generation of Moon Trees traveled into lunar orbit aboard the Orion spacecraft as of part of NASA’s Artemis I Program. What: Join us for...
The NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will hold a board meeting on: Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference room located at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Read more on the Notice. Please contact Lori Holguin...
You can make a difference! Whether you're an individual, family, or group, your time and effort can help us keep Las Cruces beautiful and healthy. Join us to help keep our beautiful state clean! Join us for a cleanup in preparation for Blessing of the Fields (May 16, 2025). We would appreciate your help to #KeepLitterOut,...
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will celebrate an old tradition with the annual Blessing of the Fields procession on Friday (May 16). From 10 - 11 a.m., the colorful procession around the Museum grounds begins with the blessing the animals, plants, and acequia. Visitors who come to the Museum to participate in the...
Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families can receive free admission to any of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. This offers a chance to explore the history and culture of the state from Armed Forces Day,...
The NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will hold a board meeting on: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. Read more on the Notice. Please contact Lori Holguin at (575) 522-4100 if you need additional information. MEETING DRAFT AGENDA If you are an individual with a disability who is in need...
The NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will hold a board meeting on: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference room located at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Read more on the Notice. Meeting Draft Agenda Please...
Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families received free admission to any of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. This offered a chance to explore the history and culture of the state from Armed Forces Day,...
Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM) Culture Series presents "Dark Tourism in New Mexico” Just in time for Halloween, join David Crider of Southwest Expeditions for a spine-chilling look at Southern New Mexico’s ghostly sites and dark tourism tales. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 7 p.m., Museum Auditorium New Mexico Farm...
Meet Curator Supervisor Nathan Japel to learn about the behind-the-scenes work that makes exhibits possible and how he manages our collections at Get to Know Your Museum on Thursday, Oct. 16, hosted by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Free and open to the public Coffee & socializing at 9:30...
The NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum will hold a board meeting on: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Read more on the Notice. Please contact Lori Holguin at (575) 522-4100 if you need additional information. MEETING DRAFT AGENDA If you are an individual with a disability who is in need...
