In the Andean mountains of Peru, alpacas are more than animals; they are a lifeline for entire families who rely on them for wool, food, and a source of income. Alpaca shepherds, many of whom live in ...

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday announced the cancelation of $4.5 million in grants, including one for alpaca farming in Peru, another for reducing social discrimination of ...

The government of Peru has declared a state of emergency in the southern Andes after brutally low temperatures killed tens of thousands of alpacas, according to The Associated Press. The government is ...

Paka founder Kris Cody holds an alpaca. Photo courtesy of Paka The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Merino wool’s popularity as a performance ...