Colorado Sheep Ranch Thrives in Hands of Fourth Generation.

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: May 14, 1998| Author: Preston, Dean | Copyright information

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

MONTE VISTA, Colo.--May 13--Sheep numbers are declining, but they are not likely to disappear entirely from the San Luis Valley agriculture picture as long as the Klecker Ranch Corp. continues in its present makeup.

The corporation is made up of Sid L. Klecker and his two sons, Jan and Gary. It operates from 4392 East County Road 4 North, in the Sargent School District.

The Columbian-Rambouillet operation of 1,200 ewes p...

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