The world influences us in many ways, driving us to create art, to improve ourselves and our surroundings, to help our communities and the people within them. For some, that influence, or inspiration, comes from nature; for others it may come from their spirituality, heritage or culture. Summer Mirabal found inspiration in the people she influenced at her gym. more

Angel Fire Ski Resort announced on Sunday (March 15) that it will be closing down for the ski season on Monday (March 16), “with the last chairlift closing at 4 p.m.”  The … more

As ski resorts close throughout the region to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort continued a long-held tradition Sunday (March 16,) at its 17th annual cardboard derby. As … more

The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) canceled its most recent event happening this weekend due to concerns over COVID-19, leaving word on the World Championships happening at Taos Ski Valley in April up in … more

Competitors waxed their shovels and took to the slopes at Angel Fire for the 40th, and, according to organizers, the final World Championship Shovel Races on Jan. 30-Feb. 2. more

The Taos Knighthawks finished this season’s Northern Schools Chess League as runner-up champions at the finals that were held Monday (Jan. 20) in Santa Fe. more

Other sports events happening this week: more

Ice fishermen and women were on the ice before dawn Saturday (Jan. 25) for the ninth annual  Eagle Nest Lake State Park Ice Fishing Tournment. Despite early-morning temperatures in the single digits, hundreds of competitors travelled from throughout the region  to vie for the cash prizes and awards.  more

Kenny LaCome is always trying to get better. LaCome, originally from Taos, now living in Questa, recently came back from the U.S. National Paralympic Sit Ski Nationals, where he won three bronze medals in three cross-country skiing events. more

A winter storm brought fresh snow to Northern New Mexico on Thursday (Jan. 16) and local ski resorts were among those who received it. more

During his first season, Dr. Tim "Quigley" Peterson's small clinic could barely withstand the alpine winds that blew his back door off its hinges. more

The Taos Winter Sports Team will be hosting its annual Ski Swap on Saturday-Sunday (Nov. 16-17) at the Sagebrush Inn, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. The swap starts at 10 a.m. on both days. If you're interested in selling snow sports equipment, you can drop it off on Friday (Nov. 15) between noon and 6 p.m. more

Kristi Vine can never pass up on a good cup of coffee. But on this brisk Monday afternoon (Nov. 4), Vine, the new Taos Winter Sports Team executive director, is drinking a masala chai on ice instead at the Manzanita Market, a small café tucked just behind the World Cup Café in the Taos Plaza. more

The Taos Winter Sports Team will be hosting its annual Ski Swap on Nov. 16-17 at the Sagebrush Inn, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. If you're interested in selling snow sports equipment, you can drop it off on Friday (Nov. 15) between noon and 6 p.m. The swap itself will be on Nov. 16-17 starting at 10 a.m. on both days. more

Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort officials announced  the resort opened today  (Oct. 31) for its earliest season opening ever.  more

Some area ski resorts are getting ready. more

Marion Balsamo, 16-year-old Peñasco resident and student at Taos Academy, took home open class gold at the USASA National Championship Open Class Rail Jam on … more

Skiers and snowboarders braved the icy waters of a man-made pond Sunday (March 24) to celebrate the end of a season. In "Throwback-Retro" style, hundreds of spectators and participants turned out for … more

CARDBOARD DERBY AT SIPAPU SKI AND SUMMER RESORT – March 16 – one of Sipapu's most talked-about family-friendly fun events where guests build their own vessels using only cardboard, duct tape, string or twine and paint. more

A last minute effort to try and grab money for the Taos Youth and Family Center’s hockey rink is underway and time is running out. A small group of Taos hockey parents stumbled on a NBC … more