Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum

05/17/2026

What a great day this was for our state! We’re proud to play a supporting role in helping this cultural treasure succeed in its mission. If you’d like to become a member of the Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, please visit our website at farmandranchfriends.org!

On May 17, 1998, the Museum opened to the public. For the past 28 years, the 47-acre patch of desert on the southeastern edge of Las Cruces has blossomed into a vibrant, world-class museum with several structures, outstanding permanent and changing exhibits, a livestock program that is considered a “national model,” educational offerings for children and adults, and popular annual events.

With great support from the Friends of the Museum, the Las Cruces community, and the State of New Mexico, we are looking forward to the next 28 years of sharing our state's unique history of growing food and fiber.

05/10/2026

Tomorrow! Bring your latest fiber project and join us for our monthly fiber social from 1-3 p.m. in the conference room at the Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

05/04/2026

Join us in a week for the May Fiber Social! On Monday, May 11 from 1-3 p.m. we'll New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum conference room and enjoy each other's company while working on our personal fiber projects. Make plans to bring your project and join us!

04/12/2026

Tomorrow! Join other artists and crafters who work with fabric, thread, yarn, hooks and needles for an afternoon of uninterrupted time to work on your latest project at our Fiber Social on Monday, April 13! Everyone is welcome for a couple of hours of stitching and fun conversation. We meet in the Museum Conference Room from 1 to 3 p.m.

04/06/2026

Join other artists and crafters who work with fabric, thread, yarn, hooks and needles for an afternoon of uninterrupted time to work on your latest project at our Fiber Social on Monday, April 13! Everyone is welcome for a couple of hours of stitching and fun conversation. We meet in the Museum Conference Room from 1 to 3 p.m.

04/01/2026

We're proud to support the work of such a fantastic museum! Join us in our efforts by becoming a member at farmandranchfriends.org

03/27/2026

Great news about one of our state's most treasured cultural institutions! If you would like to support the work of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, consider becoming a Friends member today at farmandranchfriends.org

🎉📰 BIG NEWS! We’re proud to share that New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum has officially been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) 🏛️ — the highest national recognition for museums in the United States.

Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, roughly 1,100 are currently accredited. NMFRHM is one of only 26 museums accredited in New Mexico and received its first accreditation in 2015.

“Reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums is a significant accomplishment for the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum,” Interim Director Steve Loring said. “This reflects the excellent work done by our staff and volunteers who truly care about the Museum.”

03/19/2026

Start and end your day today with the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum!

☕ This Morning: “Get to Know Your Museum”
Coffee and pastries start at 9:30 a.m., followed by a casual conversation at 10 a.m. with Museum Archivist Donna Wojick. It’s a relaxed way to learn more about how our beloved museum works!

🍷 This Evening: Culture Series – “The Art and Science of Winemaking”
At 7 p.m., join vintner and NMSU instructor Dale Ellis in the Museum Auditorium for “The Art and Science of Winemaking,” a free Culture Series presentation exploring how grapes become wine and the unique challenges of winemaking in southern New Mexico. The evening talk will also be livestreamed at facebook.com/FriendsNMFRHM.

03/18/2026

Tomorrow night! Join us at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum for “The Art and Science of Winemaking” with vintner and NMSU instructor Dale Ellis. It's the final Culture Series event of the season, so you don't want to miss it!
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📅 Tomorrow, Thursday, March 19 - 7 p.m.
📍 Museum Auditorium - Free admission
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Come learn how grapes become wine and why winemaking matters in southern New Mexico—or watch the livestream at facebook.com/FriendsNMFRHM.

03/18/2026

See you tomorrow morning for the Get to Know Your Museum coffee featuring Museum Archivist Donna Wojcik at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. The talk begins at 10 a.m., with coffee and pastries served at 9:30. Come join the fun!