Churro Sheep

Churro Sheep

Here at El Rancho de las Golondrinas we have a large animal family. Our biggest group is our flock of Churro Sheep, who are key in our “sheep to blanket” program. Our talented weavers turn Churro wool into beautiful textile art using traditional techniques! The Churro was the very first breed of domesticated sheep in the New World. Their importation to New Spain dates back to the 16th century where they were used to feed and clothe the settlers. Eventually adapted into Indigenous societies as well, Churro wool is still prized today in textile arts throughout New Mexico. (Don’t worry, they AREN’T used for food here at Las Golondrinas.)

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