New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM) 575 522 4100

• Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico 4100 Dripping Springs 
• Accreditation:
• Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) — the highest national honor a museum can receive.
• Recognized for excellence in preservation, education, and innovation.

 

🏛️ Why This Museum Stands Out

• Sprawling 47-acre property with beautifully designed indoor and outdoor exhibits.
• 2,400 square feet of museum space, showcasing the evolution of farming, ranching, and rural innovation in NEW MEXICO.
• It is  one of the most exciting, alluring, and enriching heritage museums—even by seasoned museum-goers from cities like New York.

 

👨‍👩‍👧 Top 3 Reasons to Visit NMFRHM

1. Kid-Friendly Interactive Experiences

• Perfect for families: Local families return often due to its engaging, hands-on activities.
• Activities include:
• Milking a cow
• Pony rides
• Cart rides through the South 20 to observe livestock
• Seasonal demonstrations such as iron forging, cattle demos, and roping practice
• Programs are educational and entertaining, giving children a real feel for ranch life.

2. Heritage Gallery

• Begins 4,000 years ago, tracing the development of agriculture, farming and ranching in New Mexico.
• Features:
• A vivid mural illustrating the story of early farming practices and tools.
• Hands-on experience: Visitors can grind corn using traditional native methods.
• A must-see for those interested in the deep cultural and agricultural history of New Mexico.

3. AGRABILITY Exhibit

• One of the most unique and inspiring features of the museum.
• Focus: Adaptive technology helping farmers and ranchers return to work after life-altering injuries.
• Curated by Nathan Japel, the museum's Curator Supervisor, The Exhibit allows visitors to walk into a hoop house, interact with the adaptive changes made for people with disabilities." We are  teaching people about disabilities and how these adaptations can provide a good quality of life."
• Farmers facing life's biggest hurdles is not something they are prepared for — as many of us aren't.
• Highlights:
• Stories of real New Mexican farmers and ranchers overcoming adversity.
• Demonstrations of tools and technologies that help individuals with disabilities maintain a high quality of life with this new technology
• Offers educational insight into disabilities, resilience, and innovation in agriculture.

 

📰 Further Reading and RESOURCES

• Source: Romero, L. (2024, Winter). From Disability to Agrability: Horse Training with Adaptive Technology. El Palacio.
• This article complements the AGRABILITY exhibit by showcasing the emerging role of adaptive technologies in equine training for people with disabilities.

The enormous main building contains more than 2,400 square feet of exhibit space, along with catering space for meetings and events, a mercantile and theater. https://youtu.be/M_mpGvd1ba8

Intro video on museum

https://nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/about-the-museum/

 

KUNDALINI YOGA 

 

FINE SPIRITS FOR SUMMER - SIPPING TEQUILA

Typical flavors of Tequilla for food pairing: Blanco - unaged or slightly in neutral oak.  Pair with fish, cheese, light meals such as shrimp salad.  Reposado means rested - it is aged in barrels from a few months to two years.. pair with Mexican food..easy. Anejo- smokey and smooth- grilled meats on the barbeque.. portabello mushrooms, corn on the cob.. big flavors so barbeque flavors are the perfect match.

https://youtube.com/shorts/aueylrQFLM0?si=3QbNZ6Md6lF7UZtO

FURTHER RESOURCES

New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

https://youtu.be/M_mpGvd1ba8

Intro video on museum

https://nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/about-the-museum/

 

CONTACT

valerie@allinourminds.com

www.allinourminds.com

Valerie Hail