Recreation

Taos Ski Valley to reopen after water failure

574 Views   The reopening comes just before the 2023 ski season comes to a close TAOS, N.M. — The Taos Ski Valley resort plans to reopen Thursday after a water system failure in the village closed the resort earlier this month.

Two hikers rescued from La Luz Trail

642 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A rescue team brought two hikers to safety after an hourslong effort Thursday night in the Sandia Mountains. The hikers were dropped off at Sandia Crest. They planned to hike from the crest to the Sandia Tram. However, 2-3 feet of snow packed the trail and

Hikers lost near Sandia Peak found, treated for hypothermia

646 Views   How to move them from remote mountain location is next challenge BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — Four hikers whose location on Sandia Mountain was not known for hours on Wednesday have been found, but getting them safely moved from where they are has yet to be determined.

Improvements coming to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

614 Views   Improvements to recreational access along the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail are forthcoming. Scott Brocato spoke with members from the Bureau of Land Management and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, as well as the New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands, about what to expect.

Avalanche warning issued for northern New Mexico

603 Views   An avalanche warning has been issued for areas of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness and Columbine Hondo Wilderness areas near Taos. The Taos Avalanche Center has issued the backcountry avalanche warning as conditions for an avalanche may increase as a winter storm moving through New Mexico could increase the danger.

Carlsbad Riverblitz Scheduled for 3/4

617 Views   Carlsbad’s Riverblitz is coming up. The annual cleanup event is scheduled for March 4th. Mayor Dale Janway says the focus of this cleanup is along the Pecos River.

Popular New Mexico campground won’t open for the 2023 season

585 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A popular campground in New Mexico is closed down as the owners try to work out a lease agreement with the state. The Enchanted Circle campground in Angel Fire has been voted as a top campground in the state for the last four years, but this season,

Nearly three feet of snow piles on Purgatory ski resort

642 Views   DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – One of the San Juan Mountains’ skiing gems just north of the New Mexico state line, Purgatory is reporting a massive amount of new snow at the resort now in mid-January. Over the last three days, the ski area reports 32 inches, or nearly three feet of

Categories