Who We Are

Mesilla Valley Historical Museum Foundation

Tax Status

The Foundation is a 501C-3 Not For Profit Organization. The Foundation’s 501C-3 certificate was issued by the IRS on August 19, 2009. All donations to the Mesilla Valley Historical Museum Foundation are tax-deductible.

Mission

The goal of the Foundation is to establish a historical museum to preserve and display the history of the Mesilla Valley.

Board of Directors

Bob Gamboa, President
Dr. Gerald Thomas – Member
Buddy Ritter – Member
David Thomas – Member
Joe Lopez – Member
Sally Kading – Member
Susan Krueger – Member

VIP Supporters

Nora L. Barraza – Mayor of Mesilla
Michael Cadena – Former Mayor of Mesilla
Ruben Smith – Former Mayor of Las Cruces
Rudy Apodaca – Former Chief Judge, NM Court of Appeals
Leon C. Metz – Famous Author of Western History
Blair White – ABC Television Productions, Retired
Bob Diven – Artist, Actor, Writer
Jerry and Linda Lundeen – Inn of the Arts
The Garrett Family, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Tampa (FL)