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May Events On Tap At Las Cruces Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Crafts for Kids: All About Hoot

May 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us for a Hootastic time. Come create a craft all about Hoot, one of the Museum’s owls. Crafts are free, but regular Museum admission is required for all family members: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children 4 to 17, and free admission for children 3 and under.

Culture Series:

Billy the Kid’s Grave: A History of the Wild West’s Most Famous Death Marker

May 11, 7 p.m.

Author David Thomas of Las Cruces is the speaker for this presentation that explores the topsy-turvy history of the death, burial spot and grave marker of Billy the Kid. Thomas' book on the subject gives an account of the chain of events that led directly to Billy's death, beginning with his conviction for murder and his sentencing to hang. As much as possible, these events are related using the actual words of witnesses and contemporaries. Thomas also tells the story of Billy's burial and the many surprising incidents associated with his grave over the years.

Thomas' other books include "Screen With A Voice – A History of Moving Pictures in Las Cruces New Mexico," "Giovanni Maria de Agostini, Wonder of the Century — The Astonishing World Traveler Who Was A Hermit," and "La Posta – From the Founding of Mesilla, to Corn Exchange Hotel, to Billy the Kid Museum, to Famous Landmark." Thomas, who has a master's degree from Texas Tech University, is currently working on a book about the killing of Pat Garrett. Admission is free.

Crafts for Kids: Mother’s Day Crafts

May 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come celebrate Mom and create a craft showing how much mom means to you. Crafts are free, but regular Museum admission is required for all family members: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children 4 to 17, and free admission for children 3 and under.

Blessing of the Fields

May 15, 10-11 a.m.

The Museum celebrates an old tradition with the annual Blessing of the Fields procession on May 15. Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be a colorful procession around the Museum grounds to bless the animals, plants, acequia, and fresh-baked bread. Visitors who come to the Museum to participate in the procession during the morning will not be charged admission. The Museum will also have a plant sale as part of the festivities. Vegetables, flowers and desert plants grown in the Museum’s Greenhouse will be featured in the sale. This marks the 18th year that the Museum has held this program, which focuses on a long and rich history in the Mesilla Valley.

Crafts for Kids:  All About Ranching

May 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Children will create crafts all about animals on the ranch. Crafts are free, but regular Museum admission is required for all family members: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children 4 to 17, and free admission for children 3 and under.

Crafts for Kids:  Memorial Day Crafts

May 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come celebrate Memorial Day with a red, white and blue crafts. Crafts are free, but regular Museum admission is required for all family members: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, $3 for children 4 to 17, and free admission for children 3 and under.