Culture Series: Reminiscence of Christmas Past and Cowboy Poetry

Schedule

Thu Dec 11 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | Las Cruces, NM

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Celebrate the holiday season with stories, cowboy poetry, and sweet traditions that bring New Mexico’s Christmas past to life. A warm evening of history and holiday cheer awaits.
About the Culture Series:
The Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum present the Culture Series, a monthly program that brings history, culture, and storytelling to life. Each event is free and open to the public, with presentations ranging from local history to the arts, agriculture, and traditions that shape New Mexico.
Future Events:
• Jan. 8, 2026 – Ancient Agriculture
NMSU professor Thomas Hart will guide audiences through ancient Maya marketplaces, the farming practices of the Jornada, and the origins of New Mexico’s iconic chili peppers.
• Feb. 12, 2026 – Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City
Historian Liz Mikols of the Historical Society of New Mexico will share the surprising impact of Silver City’s early madams on the frontier community.
• March 19, 2026 – The Art and Science of Winemaking
NMSU agriculture professor and viticulturist Dale Ellis will share the ins and outs of making wine.
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd,Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

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