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These maquettes are identical replications of monuments displayed in or planned for downtown as part of our History in Bronze public art project. See our Attractions for the location of the downtown monuments.  The sale of these maquettes benefits downtown Artesia.

For maquette pricing and ordering information, please contact us.

"First Lady of Artesia"
"The Derrick Floor"
"Trail Boss"
"Vaquero"
"Rustler"

First Lady of Artesia

Artesia area pioneer Sallie Chisum lived from 1857 to 1934. She was the niece of famed cattle king John Chisum and was known to have had a friendship with the infamous Billy the Kid. She was an entrepreneur and the town's first postmistress.

The monument was unveiled on July 26, 2003, and dedicated to the spirit of the pioneer woman.