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History museum; educational asset; forum for the arts

05/22/2026

✨ Our Timeless Tea event photos are here! ✨☕

Thank you again to everyone who joined us for such a fun and memorable day at the museum. From the stories and poems to the laughter and great company, it truly was a special time. 💕

A special thank you to photographer Nicolette Manley for capturing these wonderful moments and providing the photos from the event. 📸✨

Enjoy looking back at some of our favorite memories from Timeless Tea! Can't wait to see you at Yacht Rock on June 20th!

05/03/2026

Thanks to all for the laughter, tears and poets🧡💛🩷🪻🌷🦋 and to our Board Members RaeLynn Dunlap Elaine Vigil Diane Chilson Leslie Boldt and David Minton. Special thanks to Bob Campbell, featured poet🌸

a tea party-
written in honor of Lea County Museum Timeless Tea Event
by Juliet Danielle

may first
and it’s raining
the kind my mom would stand at the window
say good
the garden needs it

I'm making tea I didn’t plan to make
thinking about her
the way I always do
when it rains on the first of may

I used to love tea parties
the way you love things at six
before you know they take effort
and a choice
to show up

I grew up thinking the magic
was in the occasion
the tiny cups, the dressed-up part
the pretending

I didn’t know someone
had to build that
didn’t know I was watching her
do exactly that
every single day

the candle already lit when you walked in
plants everywhere
cookies in the oven
the house smelling like itself
the table set like it mattered
because to her
it did

everything she owns comes in every color
but she has always said orange is her favorite
I've never cared much for orange
but when she says it
something in me knows exactly what she means

growing up
I'd sit on the edge of her bed
watching her get ready
she’d be in something flowery
and I’d have borrowed her lipstick
feeling real pretty
just from being near her

she’d listen as I talked
glancing at me in the mirror
the hum of the tv
we’d laugh and I'd linger

because you know there will come moments
where you’d give anything
to just show up
sit down
have the afternoon

that’s the thing about the women who raise us
you can show up undone or afraid
in your good dress or your everyday jeans
empty handed or with something small
she’ll look at you and mean it
when she says
I'm so glad you came

she’ll be the one at the end
fixing you a plate to take
soapy hands and a tired smile
don’t worry about it, darling
stay as long as you’d like

I'm twenty eight now wondering
if she was ever scared at my age
if some mornings she looked at the dress
sighed
and put it on anyway

I think that’s what I didn’t understand
when I was small and borrowing her lipstick
that showing up can be an act of will
that the table doesn’t set itself
and neither do we

today she’ll set the table
and I won’t be there
but I’ll be here
making tea on a rainy morning
knowing she’ll call sometime in the afternoon
and ask if I want her to make another

04/28/2026

Springtime is in full bloom at the museum!🧡🌸 Director of Visitor Engagement Elaine Vigil is hard at work planting flowers🌷, and the grounds are looking beautiful🐣🦋.
Don't forget!
Join us for Timeless Tea on Saturday from 11 to 2.💯💕

04/17/2026

🌸✨ Calling all poets, writers, and first-time performers! ✨🌸

Do you have something you’ve written—or a favorite poem or spoken word you’d love to share? It's time to channel your inner voice! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming open mic at Timeless Tea at the Museum. 💛

Step up to the mic or simply enjoy the readings—there’s no pressure, just a friendly space, good company, and good tea. 🎤

💬 Comment “I’m in” or send us a message to reserve your reading spot!

🗓 May 2 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Lea County Museum

Bring your words, your favorites, your friends—or come as you are and enjoy the afternoon with us. 💐

04/10/2026

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Let Padge's Flowers Shop be your first choice for flowers.

THANK YOU, PADGE'S, FOR YOUR GRAND PRIZE DONATION!

04/09/2026

We’re excited to introduce our Open Mic host for Timeless Tea at the Museum—J.R. “Bob” Campbell of the Lovington Leader 🌸

With over 57 years in the newspaper industry, J.R. brings a wealth of experience, storytelling, and creativity to this special event. As a published author of short stories, prose, novels, and poetry, he sets the perfect tone for the afternoon.

Join us on May 2nd from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Lea County Museum outdoor grounds for tea, conversation, and an open mic experience you won’t want to miss.

Come share your story, listen, and enjoy a timeless afternoon ☕✨

02/17/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsors, our wonderful attendees, and our entire community for making our recent event such a success! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors — your support helps us continue preserving and sharing Lea County’s rich history for generations to come.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped spread the word — thank you for showing up and supporting your museum!

🎉 Door prize and raffle winners have all been notified. Congratulations to our lucky winners, and thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and participated.

Your continued support truly makes a difference, and we can’t wait to see you at our next event!

02/11/2026

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✨🎫Did you know you can purchase your raffle tickets in advance? Tickets can be purchased in person at the museum, or by following the link. Please fill our the customer information and we will fill out the tickets and get them in the jar. 💖

1 for $1
6 for $5
🌟15 for $10🌟

02/10/2026

⏰ Just a reminder — this Friday!

Join us for our Re-Kindle Your Love of History Event on Friday, Feb. 13 at 3 PM at the Lea County Museum Art Gallery!

🎟️ Raffle tickets are on sale now — winner does NOT need to be present to win!

Don’t miss this special afternoon of art, history, and community. 💖

There is still time to support this event by donating an item(s) to be included in our raffle or door prizes. Contact the Museum today at 575-396-4805.

02/03/2026

👀✨ Sneak Peek Alert! ✨👀
We’re giving you a first look at some of the amazing raffle items you could win at our Re-Kindle Your Love for History event!

🎟️ Raffle tickets:
• 1 for $1
• 6 for $5
• ⭐ BEST DEAL ⭐ 15 for $10

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Museum or the day of the event.
🎁 Raffle items will be added as they’re received—so keep checking back for more sneak peeks!

02/02/2026

✨ Re-Kindle Your Love of History ✨

Join us for a special Valentine’s-themed Event at the Lea County Museum Art Gallery!

🗓 Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Lea County Museum – Art Gallery

This event marks the formal introduction of our new Executive Director, and we can’t wait for you to meet her! Enjoy artwork hand-selected by our Director, along with a Valentine’s-inspired gallery display curated especially for this occasion.

Come hang out and get to know her vision for re-kindling our community’s love of history—and the exciting future of the Lea County Museum.

There will be door prizes, raffles, art sale, snacks, and drinks!

If you are a local business or individual who would like to contribute to our event by donating an item to be included in our raffles or door prizes, please contact the Museum 575-396-4805 or message us on Facebook.

💖 Open house format | All are welcome 💖

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103 S Love Street
Lovington, NM
88260

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Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

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