Events for October 27, 2022 - October 8, 2022

The community is invited to "Second Saturday at the Museum: Take and Make" - a safe replacement for Family Fun Days. On Second Saturdays, people can drive up to the museum, and receive a packet full of activities for families. On September 12, our theme is Staked Plains Roundup, showcasing the history of the western way of life and the staked plains area. A limited number of packets will be available, and it's first-come, first-serve. Each person in a vehicle will receive one packet with the option to request an extra two packets to take to someone not in the vehicle. Simply pull around the circle, stop, roll down the window, and pick up the free packets (tape, scissors, etc. needed to create the crafts are not included). Activities and crafts are for all ages, but younger children may need help from an adult. For up-to-date information, follow the Museum on Facebook (facebook.com/WHMuseum), or go to the website: nmjc.edu/museum.

Museum staff will be outside the Museum by the front circle, handing out packets full of activities to families as they drive up. This month’s theme, Staked Plains, contains activities based upon our Staked Plains Roundup event, so traditional native crafts, activities to study pollinators, and more. A limited number of packets will be available and it is first come, first served.  You will receive one packet per person in the vehicle and you can request an extra two packets for someone not in the vehicle.  Simply pull around the circle, stop, roll down your window, and pick up your free packets.  Packets will contain instructions and most materials needed for each activity (tape, scissors, etc is up to you).  These activities and crafts are for all ages, but your younger ones may need help from an adult.

Lea County and the City of Hobbs are set to host the Lea County Tiny Census Concerts (TCC) series of local performers, beginning August 20th. Originally a series created and hosted by the group strategizing for the entire state’s complete count on the 2020 Census known as iCountNM, the City of Hobbs and Lea County realized the impact of such an event series. Through the Lea County Tiny Census Concerts, local performers will perform weekly on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live feeds on the City and County’s Facebook pages to entertain, express the importance of the Census in their lives, and each concert will end with over $1,000 in gift card giveaways!The gift cards were purchased from local Lea County businesses, including Brown’s Show Fit Co., Martin Boot Co., Albertsons Market, Drylands Brewing Co., Taqueria Jalisco’s, Jimenez Rancho Grande, Undergrounds Coffee Co., Outlaw Grill, and Cornerstone Coffeehouse. Each gift card is for $100, and there are six (6) cards available from each business. In order to qualify for entry in the gift card raffle, a viewer of the TCC must complete their 2020 Census online at 2020census.gov and submit their confirmation code to the email address census@leacounty.net prior to the giveaway at the end of every concert. If you have completed your Census ahead of the concert series, you are still eligible to win! Completing your Census takes an average of 5-10 minutes. It is important to note every resident of a household is to be counted at the residence, even those who are unrelated.

Join the City of Hobbs and KZOR for a FREE night at the movies Drive-In style! Parking opens at 7:00 PM at the HIAP (Hobbs Industrial Air Park) just west of the Harry McAdams Park. The show begins at dusk (around 8:30).  We are viewing "Toy Story 4".  Restrooms and food vendors will be on hand, but we recommend to still follow all social distancing protocols. To become a vendor please contact Aaron at 575-397-4941.

The community is invited to "Second Saturday at the Museum: Take and Make" - a safe replacement for Family Fun Days. On Second Saturdays, people can drive up to the museum, and receive a packet full of activities for families. On October 10, our theme will be Dia de los Muertos, celebrating this Hispanic holiday that honors family members who have died. Typically Dia de los Muertos is celebrated over 3 days: All Hallows Day October 31, All Saints Day November 1, and All Souls Day November 2. A limited number of packets will be available, and it's first-come, first-serve. Each person in a vehicle will receive one packet with the option to request an extra two packets to take to someone not in the vehicle. Simply pull around the circle, stop, roll down the window, and pick up the free packets (tape, scissors, etc. needed to create the crafts are not included). Activities and crafts are for all ages, but younger children may need help from an adult. For up-to-date information, follow the Museum on Facebook (facebook.com/WHMuseum), or go to the website: nmjc.edu/museum.

Join the City of Hobbs and KZOR for a FREE night at the movies Drive-In style! Parking opens at 7:00 PM at the HIAP (Hobbs Industrial Air Park) just west of the Harry McAdams Park. The show begins at dusk (around 8:30).  We are viewing "Grease".  Restrooms and food vendors will be on hand, but we recommend to still follow all social distancing protocols. To become a vendor please contact Aaron at 575-397-4941.

The community is invited to "Second Saturday at the Museum: Take and Make" - a safe replacement for Family Fun Days. On Second Saturdays, people can drive up to the museum, and receive a packet full of activities for families. On November 14, our theme is Thanksgiving with crafts to help children say thank you to family and their friends. A limited number of packets will be available, and it's first-come, first-serve. Each person in a vehicle will receive one packet with the option to request an extra two packets to take to someone not in the vehicle. Simply pull around the circle, stop, roll down the window, and pick up the free packets (tape, scissors, etc. needed to create the crafts are not included). Activities and crafts are for all ages, but younger children may need help from an adult. For up-to-date information, follow the Museum on Facebook (facebook.com/WHMuseum), or go to the website: nmjc.edu/museum.

The community is invited to "Second Saturday at the Museum: Take and Make" - a safe replacement for Family Fun Days. On Second Saturdays, people can drive up to the museum, and receive a packet full of activities for families. On December 12, our theme is Christmas Traditions, with Christmas crafts for children from around the world. A limited number of packets will be available, and it's first-come, first-serve. Each person in a vehicle will receive one packet with the option to request an extra two packets to take to someone not in the vehicle. Simply pull around the circle, stop, roll down the window, and pick up the free packets (tape, scissors, etc. needed to create the crafts are not included). Activities and crafts are for all ages, but younger children may need help from an adult. For up-to-date information, follow the Museum on Facebook (facebook.com/WHMuseum), or go to the website: nmjc.edu/museum.

It’s a drive through event at the Fairgrounds We will follow the states public health orders. The event will be Monday 12/14 through Friday 12/18 from 6pm - 9pm each day at the Lea County Fairgrounds. See Christmas lights & Santa, along with some other Christmas Characters, starting this Monday at 6pm-drive through event. Enter Fairgrounds through south entrance - see below pic of map. Leave your letter for Santa at the fairgrounds.  

It’s a drive through event at the Fairgrounds We will follow the states public health orders. The event will be Monday 12/14 through Friday 12/18 from 6pm - 9pm each day at the Lea County Fairgrounds. See Christmas lights & Santa, along with some other Christmas Characters, starting this Monday at 6pm-drive through event. Enter Fairgrounds through south entrance - see below pic of map. Leave your letter for Santa at the fairgrounds.  

It’s a drive through event at the Fairgrounds We will follow the states public health orders. The event will be Monday 12/14 through Friday 12/18 from 6pm - 9pm each day at the Lea County Fairgrounds. See Christmas lights & Santa, along with some other Christmas Characters, starting this Monday at 6pm-drive through event. Enter Fairgrounds through south entrance - see below pic of map. Leave your letter for Santa at the fairgrounds.