Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame Raffle

Tickets are $3 ea or 4 for $10 and can be purchased at the Museum or from Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame board members now, or when you visit the Fair.  Winners will be announced at the Fair on Saturday, August 11 at 7pm.

Proceeds benefit the NMJC Rodeo Team Scholarships.

June Family Fun Day

Celebrate America at the Museum's June Family Fun Day. Our two newest exhibits will be open all day: Chartering Freedom and The Cowgirl Who Became a Justice: Sandra Day O'Connor.

8-11:30am - Chalk Art Contest (registration required)
10am-2pm - Crafts (Color a Pocket Constitution cover, patriotic temporary tattoos, balloons)
2pm - Move: National Treasure

Chalk Art Contest

The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame invites artists of all ages to participate in first ever Chalk Art Competition on June 30, 2018. The theme this year is “America the Beautiful.” Artists will create their entries on the sidewalks in front of the Museum between 8 am and 11:30 am. Judging will take place at 12 pm and prizes will be awarded at 1:30 pm.

Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Competition is divided into 3 groups: Grades K-5; Grades 6-12; and Adult

$5 entry fee – secures your spot and includes your chalk. All artists will use chalk issued by the Museum. 

$500 in prizes sponsored by Estacado Federal Credit Union. 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded in each division.

ALL ARTWORK must be appropriate for public viewing by all age groups. The Museum reserves the right to remove any artwork that does not comply.

DEADLINE: Completed registration forms must be received by 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Space is limited to the first 30 paid entries.

For more information call 575-492-2678

Click here for the registration form