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New Mexico Dahl Sheep

Air Date Saturday January 17 at 4 p.m. on 5.1

A person wearing a cowboy hat and black shirt stands in a pen, watching over a group of sheep gathered near a fence on a sunny day.

DAHL HERITAGE SHEEP

Believed to be descendants of Coronado’s 1540 expedition, the few remaining Dahl Heritage Sheep are a living link to New Mexico’s early Spanish settlement. 16th generation rancher Donald Chavez has made it his life’s mission to save them from extinction.

Two geometric artworks: one with two stylized leaves in green and yellow, and one with a bird in a blocky, abstract design using green, black, orange, gray, and white shapes.

SARAH PLATT

Turning a centuries-old folk art into personal expressions of heritage and connection, art teacher Sarah Platt introduces students to the tradition of barn quilting.

A seared tuna steak topped with tomato and olive garnish sits on a wooden board with greens, next to a glass of white wine in a dimly lit restaurant setting.

CHEF TONY

Inspired by family and tradition, Chef Tony cooks a signature Italian dish while reflecting on the journey that shaped him as a chef.