Taos Ski Valley, NM; Ultimate Terrain in The Heart Of New Mexico Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley Epic winter experiences and delightful revitalization link gracefully at Taos Ski Valley. This in-the-know mountain in breathtaking New Mexico offers-up colorful history, high country charm, and thrill-tastic terrain to suit the whole family. A ‘must’ on the snow bucket list, Taos Ski Valley arcs upward to 12,400 feet of elevation and throws down […] Featured Article Paulie | March 20, 2023 3 Comments
New Mexico Wildfire, Now Largest in State History and Visible from Space, Prompts Mandatory Evacuation for 2 Ski Areas Wildfire season is here and New Mexico’s already got it BAD. Like biggest-fire-in-state-history, seen-from-outer-space, and so-big-that-it’s-creating-its-own-weather-patterns, bad. The wildfire burning in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains east of Santa Fe has been ongoing for over 40 days and is now the largest in the state’s recorded history. So far, it’s burned an area roughly the size of Los Angeles […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 18, 2022 1 Comment
NASA: Wildfires Continue to Burn Across New Mexico Early season wildfires continued to rage in the first week of May 2022 in northern New Mexico. The blazes have been driven by high winds, low humidity, and exceptionally dry tinder—grass, brush, and timber—that are providing ample fuel for burning. The fires have destroyed hundreds of structures and prompted the evacuation of thousands of homes. On May 3, 2022, seven […] Fire Firebrains | May 4, 2022 0 Comments
NASA: Wildfires Scorch Northern New Mexico Fire season in New Mexico arrived early and aggressively in 2022, fueled by strong, gusty winds, extremely low humidity, and an exceedingly dry landscape. As of April 19, nearly 99 percent of the state was dealing with some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, with 63 percent rated at extreme to exceptional levels of dryness. Amid those […] Fire Firebrains | April 26, 2022 0 Comments
Recreational Marijuana Sales Have Already Surpassed $5 Million in First Week in New Mexico If you’re driving through Taos, NM any time soon, expect to see some new stores opening up with some… let’s call them relaxing products. Recreational marijuana sales were recently legalized in New Mexico, and businesses were given the OK by state officials to sell and distribute their products starting last week. On Friday, April 1st, New Mexico officially allowed […] Haleigh Hafner | April 15, 2022 0 Comments
2 Fatalities at Ski Resorts in Utah and New Mexico Over Thanksgiving There were two tragic accidents at American ski resorts last week, both resulting in fatalities. A 55-year-old man skiing with his son was airlifted to hospital in an extremely critical condition Wednesday after an accident at Brighton Ski Resort, UT. He later died of his injuries. Lee Draper and his son were skiing at 9:30 am in the White Snake area […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Southern Colorado, New Mexico on Tap for Pre-Thanksgiving Storm | 12″+ Possible Forecast By SnowBrains Junior Meteorologist – Clay Malott 8:50 PM MST, 11/23/2021 Summary A moderate storm out of the southwest will bring accumulations between 4 and 12 inches for the mountains of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico between Tuesday evening and Thursday morning. Tuesday evening – Wednesday morning This storm will arrive in two distinct waves, the first of […] Weather Clay Malott | November 22, 2021 0 Comments
Sipapu Ski Resort Opens Tomorrow, November 19th | First Resort in New Mexico Open for Winter 21/22 Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort will be the first ski resort to open in New Mexico as its operations begin for the season Friday, November 19. Related: 7 Amazing New Mexico Ski Areas You’ve Never Even Heard Of The Vadito resort will open with two beginner runs, Lower Thumper and Lower Bambi, off of Lift 2. Day tickets and rentals […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2021 1 Comment