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Archives for March 2016

Final Days

Mar 28, 2016 by monica

Ski Santa Fe and Taos and will continue to be open until April 3rd.  Sipapu Ski Area will be the last to close this winter staying open until April 10th.  So get up there while you still can to take part in these end-of-season events and take advantage of some spring savings.

AREAS STILL OPEN!

Sipapu – Daily operations end April 3rd, Re-opens for weekend operations April 9 & 10

Taos Ski Valley – Closing April 3rd

Ski Santa Fe – Closing April 3rd

EVENTS

Slush Cup 2016

Ski Santa Fe | April 2 @ Noon – 3:00 pm
Head to Totemoff’s Barr and Grill to witness this end-of-season annual spectacle, or participate and attempt to skim the pond. Win the Slush Cup designed by local art collective Meow Wolf. Costumes for skiers and riders are encouraged. Registration begins at 11 am. skisantafe.com

Pond Skimming Championships 

Taos Ski Valley | April 3
Celebrate the end of the season by laughing until your sides hurt at this must see event. skitaos.org

Sipapu Last to Close

Sipapu | Sunday, April 10, 2016 | 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Join us for our scheduled last day of the season! Sipapu re-opens for weekend operations April 9 & 10, 2016. Lift tickets are $25 for adults and teens, and $10 for kids and seniors. Lifts start turning at 9:30 a.m. Spring Super Season lift ticket rates are just $25 and under!

Filed Under: Happenings, Ski New Mexico News

End of Season Deals & Events

Mar 21, 2016 by monica

Spring skiing is in full swing and we are digging the beautiful weather. There’s still plenty of time to get in some shredding if you haven’t had your fill. Plus, warmer weather means you can lighten up on the layers, but be sure to heavy-up the sunscreen. Ski Apache, Ski Santa Fe and Taos and will continue to be open until April 3rd.  Sipapu Ski Area will be the last to close this winter staying open until April 10th.  So get up there while you still can to take part in these end-of-season events and take advantage of some spring savings.

AREAS STILL OPEN!

Sipapu – Closing April 10th  more info

Taos Ski Valley – Closing April 3rd

Ski Santa Fe – Closing April 3rd

Ski Apache – Closing April 3rd

 

DEALS

Spring Super Season – $25 Lift Tickets

Sipapu | March 21 – April 10
Get more info

 

$99 Spring Break Pass

Sipapu | March 28 – April 3
Unlimited skiing and riding at Sipapu and Pajarito. No restrictions. No blackout dates.
Get more info

 

Lift Tickets up to 25% off  & Save 15% on Adult Sport Rentals

Taos Ski Valley | thru April 2
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EVENTS

Spring Beer Festival

Taos Ski Valley | March 26 @ 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Head to Rhoda’s Deck to sample beers from all over the Southwest along with food samplings from several local Taos restaurants. 21 and over only. skitaos.org

 

Santa Fe Winter Music Series

Ski Santa Fe | March 26 @ Noon – 3:00 pm
Grab a beverage and enjoy live music by Pigment on the deck at Totemoff’s. Season pass or lift ticket is your cover charge. skisantafe.com

 

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Sipapu | March 27, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Part scavenger hunt, part ski adventure; the scavenger hunt takes place on the mountain, lodge and base area. Search for laminated letters to spell BUNNY to receive a prize.sipapunm.com

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Taos Ski Valley | 9:00 am – Noon
Dress yourself in your finest Easter costume and search for Easter eggs filled with prizes. skitaos.org

 

Rail Jam

Ski Santa Fe | March 27 @ 5:00 pm
Skiers and riders show off their skill and style at Ski Santa Fe’s first ever Rail Jam. Spectators can check it out at Totemoffs Bar and Grill with music provided by DJ Reflex. Registration for participants begins at 9:30 am. skisantafe.com

 

Slush Cup 2016

Ski Santa Fe | April 2 @ Noon – 3:00 pm
Head to Totemoff’s Barr and Grill to witness this end-of-season annual spectacle, or participate and attempt to skim the pond. Win the Slush Cup designed by local art collective Meow Wolf. Costumes for skiers and riders are encouraged. Registration begins at 11 am. skisantafe.com

 

Pond Skimming Championships 

Taos Ski Valley | April 3
Celebrate the end of the season by laughing until your sides hurt at this must see event. skitaos.org

Filed Under: Ski New Mexico News

Pond Skimming 2016

Mar 15, 2016 by monica

Ski Santa Fe, Ski Apache and Taos Ski Valley will be open until April 3rd. Sipapu will be open until April 10th, 2016.

The end of the ski and riding season is bittersweet, but this goodbye comes with some of the most looked-forward-to events of the year. It’s time for some pond skimming.

As the weather warms and the snow melts, resorts dig out an icy pool at the bottom of their slopes. Participants ski or ride down the slope and attempt to “skim” across the pond, hopefully (but not likely) without sinking.

Prizes are usually awarded for more than just making it across. Creativity will win you extra points with both the judges and the crowd. Costumes are highly encouraged. Optimism is required. A sense of self-preservation is optional.

Sipapu 12th Annual Pond Skimming Contest

Saturday, March 19 @ 1:00-3:00 pm

Fly down the mountain and attempt to skim across the frigid “Lake Sipapu” without getting wet. Prized will be awarded.   Enjoy some cold ones with Sierra Nevada following the event. Beer specials and brewery swag from 4:00-6:00 pm.   sipapunm.com

 

Red River Pond Skim and “That’s A Wrap” for the 2015/2016 Ski Season

Sunday, March 20 @ 3:00 pm

Dare to cross the frosty makeshift pond at the base of Gold Rush Hill. Costumes and silly accessories are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for Best Splash, Best Costume, Best Run, and Best Team Effort. redriverskiarea.com

  

Ski Santa Fe Slush Cup 2016

Saturday, April 2 @ Noon – 3:00 pm

Head to Totemoff’s Barr and Grill to witness this end-of-season annual spectacle, or participate and attempt to skim the pond. Win the Slush Cup designed by local art collective Meow Wolf. Costumes for skiers and riders are encouraged. Registration begins at 11 am.

 

Taos Ski Valley Pond Skimming Championships

Sunday, April 3 @ Noon – 4:00 pm

Compete to skim across an ice-cold, 80-foot pool using any means necessary. Costumes earn extra points. Start planning your strategy now (no motorized vehicles). skitaos.org

Filed Under: Happenings, Ski New Mexico News

NM Soups to warm your soul

Mar 7, 2016 by monica

3 Authentic Soup Recipes to Take Home from New Mexico

New Mexico is known for its unique cuisine featuring fiery red and green Hatch chile, which is the perfect ingredient during the winter months to warm you from the inside out. We’ve compiled three traditional, yet simple, recipes for three New Mexican style soups that anyone can make at home. Many of these ingredients can be picked up at any market or grocery store during your trip to New Mexico and packed in your suitcase for the trip home. (Posole, frozen red and green chile, chile sauce, salsa, etc.) So when you’re feeling nostalgic, or craving something spicy, throw together a pot of one of these recipes; it’s comfort in a bowl.

Green Chile Stew

From Tasting New Mexico by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison via newmexico.org

  • 1½ to 1¾ pounds beef chuck or pork butt (shoulder), cut in ½-inch cubes
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 to 1¼ pounds red waxy potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, and diced
  • 5 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1½ tablespoons salt or more to taste
  • 3 cups 505 Southwestern brand Hatch Valley Roasted Green Chile sauce (* substitute with any Green Chile sauce)
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen, 1 cup carrot chunks, or 1 diced red bell pepper, optional

Directions

  1. Sear the meat in a Dutch oven or large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it browns and liquid accumulated from the meat mostly evaporates.
  2. Stir in the onions and garlic and cook for several minutes, until the onions become translucent. Pour in stock and scrape the mixture up from the bottom to loosen browned bits.
  3. Sprinkle in the salt, reduce the heat to a low simmer, and cook uncovered for 1¼ hours.
  4. Stir in the chile and any of the optional ingredients and continue cooking for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the meat is quite tender, the vegetables are soft, and the flavors have blended together.
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Posole

Recipe source unknown. From staff member’s family recipe book.

  • 3-4 pound pork roast
  • 1 bag (2 lbs) of frozen posole
  • 2 chopped onions
  • 11 oz frozen red chile (try Bueno)
  • 11 oz chopped green chile
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 2 Tbsp Salt (to taste)
  • 6-8 cups of water

Directions

  1. Rinse posole. Add water to fill a 2 quart crockpot and cook overnight, or follow the instructions on the package.
  2. Cook pork roast until it is tender and falling apart. Drain and shred pork.
  3. Mix all ingredients in large pot. Add water until the desired consistency is reached. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 4 hours.
  4. Serve with red and green chile on the side and warm tortillas. Garnish with cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.

Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Soup

From El Pinto Restaurant & Cantina in Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • One large onion, diced
  • Five garlic cloves, minced
  • Two turns around the pan of olive oil
  • One rotisserie chicken worth of chicken (approximately 5 cups), taken off the bone and skin and pulled apart or diced into bite size pieces
  • 2 – 16oz jars of green chile sauce/salsa (NOT Enchilada sauce – I used El Pinto)
  • One can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup frozen corn kernels
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2-3 Tbsp fajita or taco seasoning (depending on your taste)

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium heat sauté onions & garlic in olive oil until soft. Add chicken, salsa, beans, corn, stock and spices. Add water to cover, if needed. Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Season to taste. Serve either on top of or with tortilla chips with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese.

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