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A new book co-authored by snowsports journalist Daniel Gibson tells about New Mexico's early ski facilities and the pioneers who built them.

From firestorms in California’s Tahoe region to melting glaciers in the Alps, ski areas face a daunting array of environmental threats. Here’s what some resorts are doing.

Less than half an inch of snow will accumulate in Ruidoso.

Less than half an inch of snow will accumulate in Ruidoso.

Firefighters hold containment of Ruidoso wildfire despite wind Village of Ruidoso Smoke and flames can be seen from a grass fire burning near Ruidoso. UPDATE, June 9: RUIDOSO, New Mexico -- As of Wednesday, officials said the Ball Field Fire burning near Ruidoso was 50% contained and holding at 25 acres. In addition, NM Highway 48 has reopened in both directions. Officials said in a Wednesday afternoon update that 18 firefighters on the ground were "continuing to make sure the fire stays withi...

Ruidoso wildfire now 50% contained; NM Highway 48 reopens Village of Ruidoso Smoke and flames can be seen from a grass fire burning near Ruidoso. UPDATE, June 10: RUIDOSO, New Mexico -- As of Wednesday morning, officials said the Ball Field Fire burning near Ruidoso was 50% contained and holding at 25 acres. In addition, NM Highway 48 has reopened in both directions. In a statement, the Ruidoso Fire Department said firefighters kept the wildfire within the containment lines overnight and into ...

Heres a cool idea. Ski Apache is adding snow to 2021 summer fun. Find out more.

Memorial Day is upon us with weekend events to honor military veterans and to enjoy spending time in the New Mexico outdoors.

Ski Apache will bring snow to summer for the first time when it opens Thursday. “We’re kicking off summer with snow! For the first time in Ski Apache’s history we are opening a snow tubing area utilizing our snow factory,” Ken Marlatt, director of operations at Ski Apache, said in a news release. “This addition will complement our zipline and sight-seeing and at over 300 feet long it is one of only a handful in the country and the first in the state of New Mexico,” he added. The ski...

Persistent drought and wildfires across New Mexico and Eddy County prompted reminders from state agencies May is National Wildfire Awareness Month