Wonders on Wheels bus. Courtesy photo

NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to various areas of the state including Moriarty, Rio Rancho, Ruidoso, and more.

During the first two weeks of July, visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to US statehood and beyond. Visitors of all ages can also participate in hands-on learning activities. These upcoming community events are free and open to the public.

When & Where:

• 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, July 2 — Moriarty Community Library, 202 Broadway Ave. S., Moriarty
• 3–6 p.m., Wednesday, July 2 — Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe
• 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 3 — Loma Colorado Public Library, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho
• 3–5 p.m., Thursday, July 3 — Santo Domingo Pueblo Library, 134 Tesuque St., Kewa Pueblo
• 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday, July 4 — Eldorado 4th of July Celebration, ECIA Community Center, 1 Hacienda Loop, Eldorado at Santa Fe
• 1–3 p.m., Tuesday, July 8 — Aren’s Memorial Library, Holloman Air Force Base (For those with base access)
• 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesday, July 9 — Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Rd., Ruidoso
• 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Thursday, July 10 — Artesia Public Library, 205 W. Quay Ave, Artesia
• 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Friday, July 11 — Eunice Public Library, 1003 Ave. N., Eunice
• 1–3 p.m., Friday, July 11 — Hobbs Public Library, 509 N Shipp St., Hobbs

Wonders on Wheels serves all 33 counties in New Mexico annually, bringing arts, culture, history, and science exhibits and curriculum-based programming to fairs, festivals, public libraries, and schools. The goal is to make learning fun and accessible to people of all ages throughout the state.