NMJC Western Heritage Center

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This project was conceived as an outreach function of the New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs located on the campus northern boundary adjacent to the Lovington Highway. The project houses the Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, The Western Heritage Museum, full theater, and flexible space for temporary museum installations. The built project is an expression of Hobbs itself, with a fully glazed oil derrick-inspired tower entry sequence, the use of limestone cladding and façade elements similar to those found in the area’s historic farm houses. The museum offers interpretive exhibits and routinely hosts community events such as concerts, museum talks, arts and crafts shows, and even rodeo events.

Location: Hobbs, NM
Size: 30,000sf