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Sandia Peak, NM, Aims to Run All Lifts for the First Time in Years as December 12 Opening Nears

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Sandia Peak is preparing to open for the 2025-26 winter season on December 12, and for the first time in several years, every lift on the mountain is expected to operate. The milestone follows two seasons of work by Mountain Capital Partners, which has steadily rebuilt the resort’s infrastructure since acquiring the ski area in 2023. Related: Taos, NM, Offers […]
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Angel Fire Resort, NM, Adds Double Black Diamond Terrain for the First Time in History

Located in New Mexico, Angel Fire Resort offers a mix of ski terrain from beginner to expert. This year, the resort grows its offerings with the addition of double black diamond expert terrain for the first time in its 59-year history. Intermediate skiers don’t need to worry; there are also several new blue runs debuting this year. These additions will […]
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3 Unprecedented Government Attacks Put New Mexico’s Public Lands in Jeopardy

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In the high desert of northwestern New Mexico, Chaco Canyon stands as one of the most significant cultural landscapes in North America. Between A.D. 900 and 1150, the Ancestral Puebloans constructed monumental sandstone complexes there, some aligned with solar and lunar cycles in what archaeologists describe as advanced archaeoastronomy. At its height, Chaco served as a ceremonial, cultural, and economic […]
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New Mexico’s 3 Power Pass Resorts Roll Out Major Upgrades Ahead of 2025-26 Ski Season

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New Mexico ski areas Sandia Peak, Sipapu, and Pajarito are investing in new lifts, snowmaking infrastructure and guest amenities ahead of the 2025-26 season, in a push to extend operations and improve the skiing and riding experience across the state. The upgrades, announced this week by Power Pass Resorts, come as the mountains prepare for what they hope will be […]
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Taos Ski Valley, NM, Begins Replacement of Lift 7, Launches New Fund to Support Local Youth

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Summer construction is underway at Taos Ski Valley as the resort replaces its aging Lift 7 with a new Leitner-Poma fixed-grip triple chairlift. The upgrade is part of a broader infrastructure improvement effort aimed at enhancing the mountain experience ahead of the 2025-26 ski season. Related: Severe Floods Wash Away Home and Kill Father and 2 Children in New Mexico […]
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Severe Floods Wash Away Home and Kill Father and 2 Children in New Mexico Ski Town 1 Year Post Devastating Wildfires

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Downshift Brewing Co. | Family Owned NM Craft Brewery (@downshiftbrewingco) Severe flash flooding ripped through the southern New Mexico mountain town of Ruidoso this week, killing three people, destroying homes, and once again testing a community already battered by last year’s deadly wildfires. A middle-aged man and two children, ages 7 […]
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Adaptive Skier and Computer Scientist Wins Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico’s Athlete Of The Year Award

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The Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico (ASPNM) crowns one Athlete of the Year, and this year, adaptive skier and University of New Mexico student Mike Adams will hold the crown. Adams’s love and passion for skiing, combined with his fearlessness and desire to break barriers, make his story a truly remarkable one. Adams has cerebral palsy, a condition that leads to […]
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​New Mexico Ski Instructor Clinches 3rd Freeski National Title​

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Edward Herrera, a 38-year-old ski instructor from New Mexico, secured his third overall freeski national championship at the 2025 United States Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships, held April 5–9 at Copper Mountain, Colorado.​ Representing the Southwest Freeride Series, a regional competition circuit that gives skiers and snowboarders across New Mexico and the Southwest a chance to qualify for […]
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Thrills, Trails, and High-Altitude Adventures in Santa Fe County, NM

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With spring on the horizon, it’s an ideal time to start planning outdoor adventure getaways for 2025. Santa Fe County—renowned for its outdoor recreation, culinary delights, and arts and culture—features an exciting lineup of events that showcase the region’s stunning natural landscapes and high-altitude adventures. Related: Where the Three Rivers Meet Throughout the winter months, Ski Santa Fe—known for its […]
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Sandia Peak Ski Area, NM, Closed Due to Lack of Snow and Warm Temperatures

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Sandia Peak Ski Area, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, has temporarily closed its slopes, with immediate effect, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and insufficient snow cover. The resort reopened last year following a two-season-long closure due to a lack of snow, difficulties in attracting employees, and a lack of interest from the owners Related: Sandia Peak Ski Area in Albuquerque, NM, Hoping […]
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