Fall is upon us and Los Luceros Historic Site’s Harvest is just around the corner! Participate in a celebration of northern New Mexico culture on September 28th from 10 am to 5pm at Los Luceros Historic Site. This family friendly event will feature local food trucks, entertainment, crafts vendors, and of course, APPLES! Find more about the Fall Harvest Festival at www.facebook.com/events/425086234752429. | New Mexico Historic Sites

Why do we have a herd of Churro Sheep at Los Luceros Historic Site ? Churro Sheep were brought to New Mexico from Spain in 1598 and became a huge part of the economics and culture here! Los Luceros has Churro Sheep to continue the tradition of sheep herding in the area and they help us tell the story of traditional sheepherding in New Mexico to visitors like you! Watch this part one video to learn a bit about why Churro sheep were chosen and why they ended up being perfect for the New Mexico cli