Western Heritage Museum & Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame 
Bits & Pieces
August 3, 2017
Musings


Lea County Fair and Rodeo

It's time for the Lea County Fair and Rodeo. Starting tomorrow, head out to the Lea County Fair Grounds in Lovington August 4-12.  Check out crafts, vendor booths, animals, concerts, rodeos, carnival rides, and, of course, delicious fair food!   Click here for more information on the fair.

Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo

Head to the Chaparral Building at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo August 8-12, 2017 and stop by the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame booth.  Purchase raffle tickets for a 10-day African Safari, a Big Boy Henry Rifle...


Empty Saddles BBQ

The Cowboy Hall of Fame Board of Directors hosts the annual "Empty Saddles BBQ" honoring the families of those Lea County Pioneers who have passed away during the last year.  The BBQ will be held Thursday, August 10.


Save the Date for Upcoming Family Fun Days

August is here and school will be starting soon, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end.  Join us for 4 Family Fun Days before the year ends:  Family Safety Day, Staked Plains Roundup and Chuck Wagon Cook-Off, Dia de Los Muertos, and Christmas Crafting.

Footwear Facts

  • In the 16th and 17th century heels were always painted in red and blue colors.


Upcoming Events

Sunday, August 6, 2017
2pm

Cinderella (1965)

1965 TV-version of the classic fairy tale, set to a Rodgers and Hammerstein score.


 
Sunday, August 13, 2017
2pm

Classic Film Series:  Shoe Stories

The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

Academy Award winner Anthony Quinn (Alexis Zorbas) stars asRussian bishop and political prisoner Kiril Lakota, who is released toRome in a Soviet bid to control the Vatican. Elected Pope Kiril, thisman surprises the Vatican, the Kremlin and the entire world by holdingto his spiritual principles tempered by winters in a Siberiangulag--despite the massive pressure on him from both global powers andthe Church that he heads, principles that lead him to make changes thatwill rock the world.

Current Exhibits



Beauty in Energy
June 1-November 5, 2017



 


Walk a Mile
June 22 - November 5, 2017




Museum Minute

The Lea County Fair and Rodeo

Come out and see the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame at the Lea County Fair and Rodeo. Click on the picture to watch the video.
Hours and Admission
Monday - Closed
Tuesday-Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 1-5pm

Adults:  $5
Senior (65+)/Students(6-18):  $3
Museum Members:  Free
Children 5 and under:  Free
NMJC Faculty/Staff/Students:  Free
Active Military/Veterans/First Responders:  Free

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New Mexico Junior College
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