Sheep Shearing Day

Join us for our annual spring Sheep Shearing Day, where you can watch the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep up close and learn how their wool is removed and processed.

Navajo-Churro sheep are a unique and endangered breed, descended from sheep brought to New Mexico by the Spanish before 1600AD. 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."

Sheep Shearing Day is a great opportunity to see these gorgeous animals up close while they are sheared. Our shearer uses the traditional double bow shears instead of clippers. You can also help skirt the wool as it comes off the sheep. We will have fleece available to take home, including pre-bagged fleece, for a suggested donation to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.

Admission is $7 per adult and free to children 16 and younger, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, MNMF members, and Amigos members.

The event is held in conjunction with Northern Rio Grande Heritage Area’s Cultures and Creators festivities. Learn more at culturesandcreators.com.