Roosevelt County Historical Museum

06/02/2026

The wagon remains hidden! No one was able to find the model wagon hidden in the museum. We hid the wagon near the WWI Army Uniform. Come back tomorrow for more clues on where the elusive wagon may be hidden next!

05/27/2026

Can you find the wagon?? The wagon is still hidden! Here is the final hint on the wagon’s location! Reminder that the photo is your biggest clue! Hint #3: Wool uniforms kept us warm, but our boots struggled to keep us dry. Happy hunting!

05/23/2026

The RCHM will be closing early today, 5/23 due to an unexpected power outage. We will reopen on Tuesday, thank you for your understanding!

05/20/2026

Can you find the wagon?? The search for the model wagon continues! Use the photos for a better look at where the wagon can be hidden! Hint #2: Leather guards protect my shins as we wait for the whistle to charge. Happy hunting!

05/13/2026

Can you find the wagon?? Hidden in the museum is a mini model wagon. Whoever finds the hidden wagon gets to take it home with them! Once a week, we will post clues as to where the wagon is hidden. The photos will be your biggest clue! Hint #1: Riddle me this: Trenched between two foes, I stand my ground. Happy hunting!

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

The Chamber with the Ambassadors were proud to take part in the grand re-opening of The Roosevelt County Historical Museum! Brand new display cases and several new exhibits , thanks to the contributions of many. Congrats to Museum Manager Hayley Goebel and team!

04/25/2026

Thank you to everyone that was able to make our Hiss and Tell Roosevelt Refresher! We had an incredible turnout for our slithering friends. Shoutout to Jorge Aldavaz from for bringing his snakes for us to interact with. Thank you to RCHM student Charley for aiding with snake presentation, and always a massive thank you to and Portales Public Library for letting us host these amazing events. See you in May!

11/30/2025

the town of Tolar, New Mexico was rocked by an unexpected explosion. A train carrying various supplies and wartime munitions derailed two miles east of the small settlement and ultimately caught fire, igniting the 160 five-hundred-pound bombs that were on board. The resulting blast could be felt all the way to Hereford, Texas, where it caused china to rattle on the shelves. Though most residents managed to escape the event unharmed, one man lost his life to the explosion.

11/29/2025

Happy Electronic Greetings Day!

Communication has evolved significantly in Roosevelt County, from handwritten letters and postcards to phone calls, emails, and social media. Our museum preserves the earlier chapters of that story: letters, telegrams, postcards, and photographs that once carried news across the plains.

Today, we invite you to send a digital “hello” to someone special and maybe share one of your favorite historic photos or memories from Roosevelt County while you’re at it.