Mike Smith
El Rito Media
msmith@currentargus.com

Ski season in New Mexico ends this weekend with at least one ski official saying this year’s lack of snow did not hamper enthusiasm at state resorts.

“While we would like to have seen more natural snow, our guests definitely enjoyed a winter of beautiful blue-sky days on a bountiful number of gorgeous groomers,” said Ski New Mexico Executive Director Christy Germscheid.

Sipapu and Taos Ski Valley have big events planned for this weekend.

Sipapu hosts its Corny Closing Days Friday through Sunday, April 4-6, according to the Sipapu website. Sunday’s schedule features “poker laps” as skiers collect cards while taking laps around lift one and competing for the best hand.

There will be corn-themed eats and drinks along with games and giveaways.

At Taos Ski Valley, there will be live karaoke and live music Friday through Sunday, including a performance Saturday night by The Deal, a Grateful Dead tribute band.

A free closing day celebration on Sunday will offer music by Last to Know.

Germscheid said the main highlight of the season was a November storm that set the tone for ski resorts in New Mexico.

“(It) set us up to not only open early in many areas but to create a base that set the foundation for the remainder of the winter,” she said.

Germscheid said Ski New Mexico would move into promotion of ski areas for summer operations including activities such as mountain biking, disc golf, hiking and chairlift rides.

She said planning for the 2025-2026 ski season is also set for the summer months.

Latest ski conditions as of Tuesday April 1:

(Information provided by Ski New Mexico)

Sipapu reopens Friday with a base depth of 14 inches after being closed Monday through Thursday.

Taos Ski Valley had a 26-inch base depth with 55 of 120 trails open.

Note: Snow conditions can change after this report is compiled.

Mike Smith can be reached at msmith@currentargus.com.