First Big Storm Hits NM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Angel Fire
Angel Fire, NM (Tuesday December 8, 2009) — Angel Fire Resort has received 10” of snow in the past 24 hours and it is still snowing heavily. This makes our year to date total 69”. Check out our web cam for live streaming video at:
http://www.angelfireresort.com/winter/mountain-cams.php
Angel Fire Resort opens for the winter season this Saturday, December 12th. Night skiing operations will begin on Saturday, December 19th. We will have an update on our opening conditions to you tomorrow once the storm settles but this is shaping up to be one incredible winter season.
Ski Santa Fe
Ski Santa Fe (Tuesday December 8, 2009) — Ski Santa Fe will open for the 2009/2010 Ski Season Saturday, December 12th.
Percentage of terrain, specific lifts, and rates will be announced on Wednesday, December 9th.
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for more information log on to
www.skisantafe.com
Valles Caldera Winter Recreation Season Begins December 26
Jemez Springs, N.M. (Tuesday December 8, 2009) - Winter activities on the Valles Caldera National Preserve will begin on December 26, 2009, weather permitting, and if the snow stays, will end on March 21, 2010. The Preserve will be open daily during the holiday season of December 26th thru January 3rd from 9 Am to 5 PM. After January 3rd, the Preserve will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
In addition, the Coyote Call Trail and surrounding area on the south side of State Highway 4 are open for skiing and snowshoeing, free of charge, everyday during daylight hours.
Day use cross-country skiing and snowshoeing permits are available as snow and weather allow. Cost is $10/adult, $8/senior (62+ years), $5/youth (6-15 years) and free for kids 5 years and younger. No pets are allowed on the Preserve, only working assistance animals are allowed. No advance reservations are required. You must check in and depart from the Valle Grande staging area two miles down the Preserve’s main road.
Two free public appreciation days will be offered this season on December 28th and 29th. Bring the whole family out to take advantage of the skiing and snowshoeing opportunities on the Preserve. Free skiing and snowshoeing will be offered from 9 AM to 5 PM. Check in and check out at the Valle Grande staging area are required to take advantage of this opportunity.
Special moonlit events will be offered if snow conditions permit. On December 31, start a new tradition by attending our Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Celebration from 6 PM – 1 AM. There will be fireworks, hot cider, refreshments and more. Fees are $25/adult, $20/senior (62+ years), $15/youth (6-15 years) and free for kids 5 years and younger. The January 30 and February 27 moonlit events run from 6 PM -10 PM and cost $15/adult, $12/senior (62+ years), $10/youth (6-15 years) and free for kids 5 years and younger. Visitors should come prepared for high elevation, winter mountain weather and night conditions.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides offer visitors with an hour long ride through the winter landscape. From aboard, visitors experience the elements, the solitude of winter, and possibly the wildlife of the Preserve. A guide will share the interesting history and lore of the old Baca Ranch, offering you insight into its past and its future. Ride costs are $30/adult, $24/senior (62+ years), $15/youth (6-15 years) and free for kids 5 years and younger. Reservations are recommended.
For more information or to make reservations, please visit the Valles Caldera National Preserve website
http://www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/ or call 1-866-382-5537. The Valles Caldera National Preserve is now on Twitter.
George Brooks
Executive Director
Ski New Mexico
"Ski & Ride the Winter Sun"
