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The New Mexico Mining Museum is a museum located in Grants, New Mexico, that preserves the history of mining in the state. The museum has grown to be one of the largest mining museums in the United States. The museum has a collection of over 18,000 artifacts and hosts regular exhibits and events. The museum is open from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 3 pm on weekends.

The El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center Grants are available from the National Park Service to help isolated visitor centers with basic maintenance and improvements. Grants are available for both public and private organizations. The total amount of the grant is not to exceed $25,000.

The El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center Grants are specifically intended to improve visitor center facilities and programs. Facilities that may be eligible for a grant include a visitor center building, parking lot, restrooms, exhibit space, trails, and communication systems. Improvement projects that may be funded include renovation or construction of a new visitor center building, installation of new exhibits or displays, improvement of trails or parking lot design, purchase of necessary equipment or supplies, and upgrade or creation of training programs.