Taos Ski Valley Gondola and Other Improvements
Taos Ski Valley proposes a new gondola, on-mountain restaurant, water storage, booster station, snowmaking pipe, Nordic and snowshoe trails, a hiking trail and a support facility. Replacing Lifts 2, 8, and a relocated Whistlestop Cafe are proposed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/07/2022 |
| Comment Period | 04/20/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/31/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Questa Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Taos Ski Valley Gondola and Other Improvements
Decision Signed Date: 03/12/2025
Forests:
Carson National Forest
Districts:
Questa Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Taos
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Paul Schilke
P.O. Box 110
Questa, NM 87556
575-779-6907
paul.schilke@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/24/2025