Events

This week we take a brief look at another key function of ski areas that largely goes unnoticed by skiers, but plays a huge role in how good or bad the experience on the slopes is. As with snow grooming, making manmade snow is an activity carried on largely at night and thus out of sight. None in New Mexico do it more, and better, than the crew at Taos Ski Valley, led by Tommy Murray, snow surfaces manager. Here’s a brief look at the process, plus details on current conditions.

Masterpiece Cuisine Catering is announcing its expansion into the state of New Mexico, with the award of a five-year contract with the Drury Plaza Hotel Santa Fe, the second such contract for the organization’s recently-launched Masterpiece Foodservice Group Division. Timothy Welc, owner and executive chef, says, “We are excited to partner with such a great company, and this opportunity positions us to add jobs to the local community.” The Drury Plaza Hotel is a historic renovation, LEED® Certified, and offers … Read More

Living the Dream: Taos Ski Valley’s David Norden Talks | By Snowsports Journalist Daniel Gibson | This week we sit down with Taos Ski Valley’s CEO David Norden to talk about how the pandemic is affecting them, their future development plans, their relationship with the Village of Taos Ski Valley, his concerns over global warming, and other issues. Plus, we take a look at regional conditions at the end of the story — hugely improved after this week’s multiple storms. … Read More