SPORTS AND RECREATION / LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Regional Attractions
Big River Raft Trips
Pilar 575-758-9711
Toll Free 800-748-3746
www.bigriverrafts.com
Enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting trips and guided tours on the rolling Rio Grande River and down the Rio Grande Gorge.
The Downs Racetrack and Casino
145 Louisiana Boulevard NE
Albuquerque 505-767-7171
www.abqdowns.com
Far Flung Adventures
Reservations 800-359-2627
www.farflung.com
America’s original wild and scenic river, the Rio Grande, roars through a 50-mile gorge to offer exceptional whitewater adventures that begin near Questa or north of Taos near the village of Pilar.
Los Altos Skate Park
10140 Lomas Boulevard NE
Albuquerque 505-768-5353
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/skate-parks/los-altos-skate-park
Albuquerque is home to the Southwest’s largest skate park, designed for BMX bikes, skateboards, and in-line skates.
Los Rios River Runners
Reservations 575-776-8854
www.losriosriverrunners.com
Experience white-knuckle, whitewater rafting in the world-famous Taos Box or a tranquil float through the spectacular scenery of the Chama and Rio Grande rivers on trips near Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque.
Mountain Skills Rock Climbing Adventures
Arroyo Seco 575-776-2222
www.climbingschoolusa.com
Receive first-rate instruction from this renowned school and its professional staff that also operates sites in New York, the Las Vegas red rocks, Mexico and even Thailand.
Sandia MX
38 Martin Road
Moriarty 505-306-7269
http://sandiamx.com
Sandia Peak Mountain Biking
Sandia Peak Ski & Tramway
30 Tramway Loop NE
Albuquerque 505-856-7325
www.sandiapeak.com
Enjoy the world’s longest aerial tramway as it lifts you 2.7 miles to the breathtaking top of Sandia Peak and discover the excitement of miles of alpine mountain biking trails.
Shooting Range State Park
16001 Shooting Range Access NW
Albuquerque 505-836-8785
www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation
This site provides a safe and convenient location to enjoy shooting sports or learn the skills of using firearms for personal protection and hunting.
Stone Age Climbing Gym
4130 Cutler Avenue NE
Albuquerque 505-341-2016
https://climbstoneage.com
Distinguished as the largest gym in New Mexico, Stone Age offers a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility with more than 4,700 square feet of professionally designed and constructed climbing walls.
Sundance Aviation
Moriarty Municipal Airport
Moriarty 505-832-2222
www.soarsundance.com
Take to the skies with exciting glider rides or become a permanent enthusiast of the sport by taking lessons that are offered year-round in the beautiful New Mexico high desert. Discover the sensation of freedom and exhilaration that flying a glider can bring as you soar quietly above breathtaking terrain.
Ski Resorts & Areas
Angel Fire Resort
10 Miller Lane
Angel Fire 844-218-4107
www.angelfireresort.com
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
397 Camp May Road
Los Alamos 505-662-5725
https://www.pajarito.ski
Red River Ski & Snowboard Area
400 Pioneer Road
Red River 575-754-2223
www.redriverskiarea.com
Sandia Peak Ski Area
Mile Marker 6 Highway 536
Albuquerque 505-242-9052
www.sandiapeak.com
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort
5224 Highway 518
Vadito 800-587-2240
www.sipapunm.com
Ski Apache
1286 Ski Run Road
Mescalero 575-464-3600
Toll Free 800-545-9011
www.skiapache.com
Ski Santa Fe
Highway 475
Santa Fe 505-982-4429
www.skisantafe.com
Taos Ski Valley
116 Sutton Place
Taos 800-776-1111
Reservations 888-569-1756
www.skitaos.org
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Living in an area that is often dubbed the hot air balloon capital of the world means abundant opportunities to try this exhilarating sport. Select from these or other balloon flight companies that offer various types of rides, many that offer photographs or other souvenirs. Don’t miss the world’s largest hot air balloon festival each October, an extravaganza of color and visual delight. Also on the horizon is the all-new Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, in development through the city of Albuquerque.
Above it All
Albuquerque 505-861-3386
Toll Free 505-859-3380
www.angelfire.com/super2/jeeptours/BALLOONING.html
Rainbow Ryders
Albuquerque 800-725-2477
www.aboveandbeyondballoonrides.com
World Balloon Company
Albuquerque 505-293-6800
www.worldballoon.com
Casino Resorts
Black Mesa Casino
25 Hagen Road
San Felipe 505-867-6700
Toll Free 833-867-6700
https://blackmesacasino.com
Cities of Gold Casino
10 Cities of Gold Road
Santa Fe 505-455-0515
www.citiesofgold.com
Isleta Casino & Resort
11000 Broadway SE
Albuquerque 505-724-3800
www.isleta.com
Sandia Casino
30 Rainbow Road NE
Albuquerque 505-796-7500
www.sandiacasino.com
Santa Ana Star Casino
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road
Santa Ana Pueblo 505-867-0000
www.santaanastar.com
