Sandia Peak Ski Area, NM, Won’t Open For 2nd Consecutive Winter | Future of the Resort Under Discussion Sandia Peak Ski Area, NM, will not open for the second consecutive year due to reduced snowfall, staffing issues, and financial difficulties, Alaina Mencinger writes for the Albuquerque Journal. Related: 7 Amazing New Mexico Ski Areas You’ve Never Even Heard Of Last winter the ski area did not open due to a lack of snow. General manager Ben Abruzzo says the previous […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2022 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Raise Employee Wages by Generous 7.5% In response to record inflation, Taos Ski Valley Inc. (TSV Inc.) will raise employee wages by an impressive 7.5%. TSV Inc. is one of the largest employers in the county and the raise is an altruistic effort to provide its employees with a living wage. The ski resort uses MIT’s living wage calculator to guide them in setting wages that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 0 Comments
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
The Top 10 Colleges For Ski Buffs According to thebestcolleges.org, many colleges provide skiing and snowboarding options for their students, but this list includes the best of the best. Everyone knows you shouldn’t go to a college without a nearby ski area, so this list will reassure you of your options. It’s that time of year when high school seniors decide which college they should attend for […] Brains Chris Wallner | May 3, 2022 32 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
Taos Ski Valley, NM, First Resort in North America to Use 100% Electric Snowcat Taos Ski Valley, NM, just took a significant step forward in its commitment to be net-zero by 2030 by being North America’s first ski resort to announce it will deploy a fully electric PistenBully snowcat. The 100 E from Kässbohrer is a state-of-the-art snowcat that will be used to groom Taos’ slopes next ski season. The snowcat is just the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2022 2 Comments
Ruidoso, NM – Home of Ski Apache – On the Verge Of Destruction By Wildfire Around noon on April 12th, all hell broke loose in the quiet ski town of Ruidoso, NM – home to Ski Apache. A combination of high winds and low snowpack has consistently contributed to the ongoing megadrought much of the west is facing, creating the perfect storm for a raging wildfire to take hold of the community. Almost a week […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 16, 2022 1 Comment
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