Farming &
Ranching |
| Agriculture, Farming & Ranching, has long been the back bone of Luna Conty's economy and has been a major influence on it's cultutre. Displaying and preserving this is an important objective to the museum. |
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After entering the ranching area by of a porch with railing from an area ranch house, visitors will find displayed an authentic chuck wagon along with all the equipment that would be used in roun-up or cattle drive. A variety of saddles are displayed including some made and tooled by local saddle makers, roping saddles , work and show saddles and a Mexican saddle with a wooden cantle. As well as anitque farm equipment that includes a tractor, thresher, hay mower, hay rakes, hay baler, cultivator and others. The exhibit also shows ranching's influence on many aspects of everyday life. A display of "cowboy" hats donated by area ranchers shows the ingenuity in creating their own style. Trophies and awards of a local rodeo champion depecits the sport that grew out of the cowboy's life. Also included, is a display showing how the cowboy legend influnced books, movies and music nationally.
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As agriculture has evolved, crops have
changed. Luna County is now home to may vineyards and boasts two wineries.
A museum display shows how the grapes are grown and how the wine is
made. |
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