Culture Series: Ancient Agriculture

Join Thomas Hart for a journey through ancient Maya marketplaces, the farming practices of the Jornada, and the spicy origins of New Mexico’s chile peppers. A fascinating look at food, culture, and history across centuries.

About the Culture Series:
The Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum present the Culture Series, a monthly program that brings history, culture, and storytelling to life. Each event is free and open to the public, with presentations ranging from local history to the arts, agriculture, and traditions that shape New Mexico.

Future Events:
• Feb. 12, 2026 – Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City
Historian Liz Mikols of the Historical Society of New Mexico will share the surprising impact of Silver City’s early madams on the frontier community.
• March 19, 2026 – The Art and Science of Winemaking
NMSU agriculture professor and viticulturist Dale Ellis will share the ins and outs of making wine.

You may also like the following events from Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum:

• This Thursday, 11th December, 07:00 pm, Culture Series: Reminiscence of Christmas Past and Cowboy Poetry in Las Cruces
• Happening on, 15th January, 10:00 am, Get to Know Your Museum featuring Brittany Porter, Curator in Las Cruces
• Happening on, 12th February, 07:00 pm, Culture Series: More Than Just Missiles in Las Cruces

Also check out other Arts events in Las Cruces.