Los Luceros Historic Site To Host Annual Sheep Shearing Day April 6

Scene from previous Sheep Shearing Day, Photo by Tira Howard Photography

Scene from previous Sheep Shearing Day, Photo by Tira Howard Photography

Scene from previous Sheep Shearing Day, Photo by Tira Howard Photography

LOS LUCEROS NEWS RELEASE
​Courtesy of the Los Alamos Reporter

Los Luceros Historic Site is hosting its annual Sheep Shearing Day the first Sunday in April, offering people of all ages a great opportunity to see the flock of Navajo-Churro sheep up close and learn more about them.

What: Visitors can watch shearer Kerry Mower use double-bow shears to remove wool from the site’s Navajo-Churro sheep from 8 – 11 a.m. People are invited to participate in hands-on activities during the event, including wool skirting, drop spinning workshops, and a sheep drawing workshop. The event also features an early morning bird walking tour, a children’s story time and weaving activity, and food trucks. See the schedule of events online.
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Who: Los Luceros Historic Site
When: Sunday, April 6, Site opens at 6:45 a.m., bird tour at 7 a.m., shearing at 8 a.m., activities throughout the day
Where: Los Luceros Historic Site, 253 County Rd 41, Alcalde, NM 87511
Why: Navajo-Churro sheep are a unique and endangered breed, descended from sheep brought to New Mexico by the Spanish before 1600 AD. The Diné (Navajo) bred the sheep for their unique wool that is perfect for weaving, thereby creating the unique species they call “The First” or “The True Sheep.” Los Luceros Historic Site is dedicated to celebrating the history and heritage of these animals.