NEW MEXICO FARM AND RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM

LAS CRUCES, NM

Tortugas Mountain This is a panorama taken from the road that goes to Picacho Peak (the one in southern NM; there are other Picacho Peaks elsewhere.)
Tortugas Mountain Credit: Joseph j7uy5

The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is a unique museum located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of farming and ranching in New Mexico. The museum is spread over a 47-acre campus, and features indoor and outdoor exhibits that showcase the history and culture of agriculture in New Mexico.

The indoor exhibits include a variety of displays, showcasing everything from antique farm equipment to Native American artifacts, and from cowboy gear to art exhibits. The outdoor exhibits include a working farm, where visitors can see live animals, including cows, sheep, and goats. There are also extensive gardens, where visitors can learn about the different plant species that are indigenous to New Mexico.

The museum also features a variety of special events throughout the year, including workshops, demonstrations, and festivals. Visitors can learn about everything from wool spinning to blacksmithing, and can even participate in hands-on activities like cow milking and corn shucking.

Overall, the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of agriculture in New Mexico. With its extensive exhibits, beautiful gardens, and engaging special events, the museum is a great place to learn, explore, and have fun.

NEW MEXICO FARM AND RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAS CRUCES NM. US MID #8403500220

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM
715 E IDAHO AVE STE 1-A
LAS CRUCES
NM
88001

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NEW MEXICO FARM AND RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403500220
Name NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM
Alternate Name NEW MEXICO FARM AND RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 850373689
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.29805, -106.768405
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 000900
US Census Block: 1000