09/01/2026
While the mountains are waiting for winter, take a journey through New Mexico's rich history at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe. Explore exhibits on the people, places, and traditions that shaped the state, including photos of skiing in New Mexico and the communities that helped build its mountain culture. It is the perfect way to stay connected to the slopes while discovering the history that makes New Mexico unlike anywhere else.
New Mexico History Museum
Learn more here: https://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/
Photo 1: Santa Fe Ski Basin, Santa Fe, New Mexico, ca. 1980. Photographer: Dennis Dahl.
Photo 2: Gondola tramway at Sierra Blanca ski area near Ruidoso in 1967.
Photo 3: Taos Ski Valley in1962. Palace of the Governors Photo Archives.
Photo 4: Skier at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, 1980, by Mark Nohl. Palace of the Governors Photo Archives.