Environmental Assessment Completed

Taos Ski Valley Gondola and Other Improvements

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Questa Ranger District

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.

Location

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/07/2022
2
Comment Period
04/20/2023
3
Objection Period Start
10/31/2024
4
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Taos Ski Valley Gondola and Other ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2025
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management