Sat, Oct 11
|Branson Hall Library
New Mexico's Past through Murals
Experience New Mexico's history! Explore New Mexico’s rich history through a free tour of 3 stunning murals by Tom Lea in Las Cruces.
Time & Location
Oct 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Branson Hall Library, 1305 Frenger St, Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
About the event
🖼️Discover New Mexico’s history through murals this weekend!
🎨 Don’t miss this FREE tour of three stunning murals by Tom Lea in Las Cruces led by NSMU Political Collections Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Dylan McDonald.
🏫The vibrant artworks of Old Mesilla and Conquistadors at the Branson Library, as well as The Franciscan Friar at the Branigan Cultural Center, depict the resilience of Native Americans and the arrival of European settlers.
🍽️After the tour, enjoy a no-host lunch at the iconic "Nopalitos" located at Bowman Ave and Mesquite St.
🆓FREE Admission: Space is limited! Spots fill up quickly.
Note: Please consider registering only if you're sure you can join us, so we can give everyone interested a chance to attend. Thank you so much!