Farm Journal: Sheep Shearing
Posted: 27 May, 2026
Long before Los Poblanos became known for lavender fields, gardens and hospitality, this land was a working farm shaped by the agricultural traditions of the Rio Grande Valley. In its earliest years, the property grew alfalfa, oats, corn, barley and sugar beets. At the base of the Sandia Mountains, purebred rams were raised to help New Mexico sheep herders improve the quality of their flocks — a reminder that animal caretaking has always been woven into the story of this place.
