Leading up to the event, you can donate rose petals for the acequia blessing. Deliver the rose petals by Wednesday, May 13 to Museum Experience Supervisor Desirie Lara, Event Coordinator Michael Kuechmann, or another staff member.
Source: New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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LAS CRUCES, NM — Tradition continues at the 26th Annual Blessing of the Fields at New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum on Friday, May 15.
Join the Blessing of the Fields educational event for a guided procession from 10 – 11 a.m. Visitors participating in the procession will have free admission.
Celebrate the start of the growing season with a traditional blessing of the land, animals, and water. There will also be free bread for participants to share and enjoy.
Leading up to the event, you can donate rose petals for the acequia blessing. Deliver the rose petals by Wednesday, May 13 to Museum Experience Supervisor Desirie Lara, Event Coordinator Michael Kuechmann, or another staff member.
Visitors will be welcomed to the Museum with a morning introduction, leading into the Prayer of the Four Directions led by Patrick Narvez, Cacique of La Corporación de los Indígenas de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Tortugas and Tortugas Pueblo. Following the prayer, the guided procession will be led by the Tortugas Pueblo and the Most Reverend Bishop Peter Baldacchino of Las Cruces.
The educational event pays tribute to San Ysidro, patron saint of farmers, and this year’s event falls on his saint day (May 15). He is best known for dedicating his life to his faith and agricultural service. A handcrafted bulto of San Ysidro by artist Virginia Maria Romero has been a part of the procession since the beginning.
Inside the museum, learn more about this agricultural tradition and culture through video and visual art about San Ysidro.
About the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum: www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 47-acre interactive museum brings to life the 4,000-year history of growing food and fiber in this region. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it features livestock, indoor and outdoor exhibits, barns, greenhouse, gift shop, and demonstrations. The Museum is supported by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
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