Traveling Smithsonian exhibit to be in San Elizario for six weeks

Smithsonian says artifact removal is routine after civil rights activist has items sent back

The Smithsonian responded, saying it routinely returns loaned items per loan agreements and rotates objects for museum turns over.

Traveling Smithsonian exhibit to be in San Elizario for six weeks

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso County and the Los Portales Museum in San Elizario are teaming up to host a special exhibit on rural America from the Smithsonian Institution. A traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," will be on display in San Elizario at the Los Portales Museum. There will be a special community celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 at Los Portales Museum, 1521 San Elizario …