Public invited to Native American cultural event
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. – On Nov. 14 and 15, the Bureau of Land Management is hosting a two-day Native American cultural event at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, NM. The free event will feature a variety of interesting presentations and demonstrations, a fashion show, tribal dancing and exhibits from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The BLM Las Cruces District has invited representatives from several Native American Tribes to share some aspects of their culture and heritage. The theme of the event is “Journey with the Sun,” and in the Navajo (Dine’) tradition is symbolic of a new day and the importance of gauging one’s daily progress. Tribal representatives from the Navajo Nation, Mescalero Apache, Blackfeet Nation and the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo will be making special presentations and conducting open discussions, highlighting their way of life and diversity.
In addition, there will be a fashion show displaying historical and current Native American fashion, as well as the introduction of several Native American fashion designers and models.
Two tribal dance groups will perform during the event, with the Mescalero War Dancers performing on Nov. 14 and the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Dancers performing on Nov. 15.
November is Native American Heritage Month. The BLM is excited to engage the community and invite them to celebrate the significance of the Native American culture and heritage, which is a vital part of the American Southwest legacy.
For detailed information, please contact the BLM Las Cruces District at 575-525-4300.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.