The 25th Annual Cowboy Days is March 7-8 at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Photo by Tira Howard for DCA

Department of Cultural Affairs News:

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum invites the community to its 25th Annual Cowboy Days event on March 8.  

There will be several activities to celebrate New Mexico ranching traditions – including the popular “Parade of Breeds” with the Museum’s cowboys showcase cattle, trick roping and traditional Charreada demonstrations from the Castro Family, working dogs demonstration, and live music. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of vendors and food trucks, too.  

The fun runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Admission is $10 per vehicle. No pets allowed. The museum is at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces.  

Local schools come to the Museum for Cowboy Days educational activities Friday, March 7. These activities are also open to the public with regular museum admission: Adults $7, Senior Citizens (60 and up) $6, Children (4 to 17) $5, Children 3 and under are Free.

The Museum’s regular attractions and exhibits will also be open during this time for all to enjoy.

About the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum:

The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 47-acre interactive museum brings to life the 4,000-year history of growing food and fiber in this region. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it features livestock, indoor and outdoor exhibits, barns, greenhouse, gift shop, and demonstrations. The Museum is supported by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Visit www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.