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Snowy slopes beckon: Two more northern New Mexico ski areas open this weekend

New Mexico offers many options to hit the cross country ski trails

Wide open glades that is the Angel Fire Golf Course provide the setting for wintertime cross country skiing.

Courtesy of Angel Fire Resort

Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Journal Staff Writer

Published December 15, 2023 - 4:40 p.m. Modified June 17, 2025 - 8:35 a.m.

Angel Fire and Pajarito have announced openings on Friday, Dec. 15 as ski slopes across New Mexico kick off their winter seasons.

If you are thinking of going skiing this season and want to add these places to your list, here are some things to know about each.

Pajarito Mountain

Pajarito is opening a week earlier than anticipated. The mountain has had an overhaul of the snow making system, café, snow school locker rooms and lodging bathrooms have undergone renovations over the summer.

Lift Tickets start at $24

Children 12 and under are eligible for a free Power Kids season pass. The pass is also accepted at Sandia Peak Ski area, Sipapu and other ski areas across the Southwest.

Pajarito’s winter schedule is as follows:

12/15-12/17 OPEN

12/22-1/7 OPEN

1/11-11/15 OPEN

1/18-2/11 OPEN Thursdays-Sundays

2/15-2/19 OPEN

2/22-3/3 OPEN Thursdays-Sundays

3/7-3/17 OPEN

3/21-3/24 OPEN

There is a Saturday-only ski camp for kids ages 7-12, called Camp Bluebird.

Learn to Ski Thursdays beginning January 11, and provides a Free two-hour beginner lesson with the purchase of a lift ticket and rentals. The Free lessons are also available every weekday during Spring Break 3/11-3/15.