Don't go to the standard hotels and motels. New Mexico has so many great cabins to offer with wood burning fireplaces and porches outside to enjoy the beautiful mountain views and smells.
New Mexico
is one of the only places on the planet where you can ski in the morning and play golf in the afternoon.
The magic ingredients that make this possible are sun shine nearly every day and altitude. The snow is cold and crisp in the highest elevations while it's warm enough for just a sweater several thousand feet lower. So you can plan your winter vacation around skiing and boarding and enjoy your other favorite sports too. Or if you have family members who don't ski, you can be sure they will find plenty to challenge and excite them in
New Mexico
's scenic outdoors.
Ski Apache is a unique ski resort. It is the most southern ski area of the US and it is the only ski area in New Mexico with a gondola AND with snowboard riders trails.
New Mexico
galleries and boutiques offer unique items you won't find anywhere else. Handmade Indian jewelry, pottery and weavings. Spanish Colonial furniture and doors. Western fashion, custom boots, bolo ties and belt buckles. And art of every type imaginable.
It's a Dream come True
Spotlight: Ski Apache Ruidoso
A terrain park for adventure seeking skiers and snowboard riders is at Ski Apache! Kiddie Korral is a special ski instruction program for 4, 5 and 6 year-olds. High elevations provide abundant snowfall, yet winter temperatures are mild with lots of sunshine.
New Mexico
is mountain bike and jeep heaven.
Here's a fact golfers will lovein
New Mexico
's high altitude and thinner than sea level air, golf balls travel up to 10 percent farther.
It's best to plan on fishing rivers and streams in the winter in
New Mexico .
Yes, this is the West. Horseback riding is one of the most popular of all year round activities.
New Mexico's
white-capped mountains jutting skyward from the mesas and prairies are an awesome sight and an even more awesome experience.
Feel it to believe it.
Cross-country skiing, tubing, snow mobiling, ice skating and snow biking are all snow fun activities you can enjoy in New Mexico. And the great news: It's not ice cold as in northern parts of the US. There is plenty of sunshine with great snow conditions. There are days you can ski in your T-shirt and shorts.