Skiing in New Mexico

Air

New Mexico's wide blue skies are a perfect place for you to find your wings. Whether you want to go ballooning, flying, gliders, hang gliding, parasailing, skydiving or just look at the birds in the air—you can soar here in New Mexico.

Ballooning - Drift over the beautiful New Mexico landscape in a hot air balloon and join other balloonists at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival.

Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association
New Mexico AAAA or "Quad-A" is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of hot air ballooning. The largest community ballooning organization in the world, AAAA works to advance the sport through numerous opportunities for continued growth and development.
P.O. Box 90160
Albuquerque, NM 87199-0160
Phone: (505) 263-0222
www.hotairballooning.org/

ABQ Ballooning
Learn more about hot air and gas sport ballooning in the “Ballooning Capital of the World.” This site includes an extensive list of professional balloonists offering rides.
www.abqballooning.com/

Hot Air Ballooning
This website contains everything you need to learn about hot air ballooning. A wonderful resource with information from basic ballooning to clubs, festivals, rides and more!
www.hotairballooning.com/

The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
The world's premiere facility dedicated to the art, culture, science, history, sport and spectacle of ballooning officially opened its doors to the public on October 1, 2005. The museum features one of the finest collections of ballooning equipment and memorabilia in the world.
9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 880-0500
infor@balloonmuseum.com
http://www.balloonmuseum.com/

Balloon Rides

Above and Beyond Balloon Rides of Albuquerque
Offers year-round flights for all special occasions and gift certificates are available.
Phone: (800) 725-2477
Phone: (505) 293-0000
www.aboveandbeyondballoonrides.com/

Above It All Balloon Rides of Albuquerque
Maiden voyages are a specialty, includes ceremony & first flight certificate.
Phone: (800) 955-3715
Phone: (505) 861-3386
www.angelfire.com/super2/jeeptours/BALLOONING.html

Albuquerque Sweet Escape Balloon Rides
Group rates and family discounts offered.
216 Dogwood Trail SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (800) 385-4453
Phone: (505) 891-7634
members.aol.com/swtescap/myweb.htm

Braden's Beautiful Balloons
Up to four people in basket, group rates available.
3321 Princeton Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (800) 367-6625
Phone: (505) 872-8200
www.beautifulballoonsco.com

Eagle Spirit Ballooning
Scenic tours available. Pilot Training offered.
1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW
Albuquerque, NM 87105-6059
Phone: (505) 843-7171
www.hotairballoonrides.net/

Enchanted Winds Balloon Rides
Owned by Rainbow Ryders
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (800) 725-2477
Phone: (505) 823-1111
www.enchantedwinds.com/

Freedom Flights
Weddings are a specialty, group rates available.
3101 12th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 480-2032

Rainbow Ryders
The official ride concession for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Rainbow Ryders offers year-round flights including sunrise and sunset rides, group rates are available.
5601 Eagle Rock Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (800) 725-2477  
Phone: (505) 823-1111
www.rainbowryders.com/

Skyspan Adventures
Over 25 years of accident free balloon operations, year-round flights, group rates and gift certificates available. Pilot training available.
5600 McLeod NE, Suite H
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 250-2300
www.skyspanadventures.com/

World Balloon
The oldest balloon ride company in Albuquerque, year-round flights and group rates available. Pilot training available.
4800 Eubank NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: (800) 351-9588 
Phone: (505) 293-6800
www.worldballoon.com/

Balloon Rallies

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
The world’s largest hot air balloon festival takes place every year in early October. With more than 700 balloons in the sky at a time this festival, considered to be the most photographed event in the world, draws an international crowd of balloonists and spectators.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.
4401 Alameda N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone: (505) 821-1000
Phone: (888) 422-7277
Fax: (505) 828-2887
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/

Eagle Nest Balloon Rally
3rd weekend of June
Phone: (575) 377-2420

Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
Balloons fly over the lake and beaches at Elephant Butte annually during the second week of September
Phone: (877) 744-5900

Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally
More than 135 balloons fly over the Albuquerque during the second week of February.
Phone: (505) 265-2865

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
Over 90 colorful balloons fill the skies over Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley every year in mid- January. 
Phone: (575) 526-7528
www.mvbr.com

Old Timer’s Balloon Rally
50 hot air balloons take to the skies of Roswell during the first weekend of May.
Contact: Bill Jones, (575) 627-2090

Red Rock Balloon Rally
Established in 1981, this rally is held the first full weekend in December at Red Rock State Park near Gallup, attracting over 200 hot air balloons from all around the world. The beauty of the ancient red rocks and the location, in the heart of the "Indian Country" also provides an excellent opportunity to buy high quality Native American arts and crafts direct from the artisans.
Phone: (800) 380-4989

Taos Ski Valley
Hot air ballooning is a magical way to experience the scenic beauty of Taos.
Trips start in the Rio Grande Gorge and head whichever way the wind blows.
As you are floating above it all you will be watching something that Taos is
famous for—its beautiful sunrise. For more information contact one of these
companies: www.taosballooning.com or www.puebloballoon.com.

White Sands Balloon Invitational
Held yearly in mid September, hot air balloons fly over the white gypsum dunes of the White Sands National Monument.
Phone: (800) 826-0294

Flying

War Eagles Museum
This unique museum is dedicated to collecting, restoring and displaying historic aircraft of the World War II and the Korean Conflict eras.
8012 Airport Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM  88008
Phone: (575) 589-2000
mail@war-eagles-air-museum.com
www.war-eagles-air-museum.com

Lessons

Airspeed Flying Service, Inc.
8960 Zia Blvd. Suite N
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: (575) 522-3021

Adventure Aviation
960 Zia Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88006
Phone: (877) 525-0500
Fax: (575) 525-0500

Blue Feather Aero, 5T6
8000 Airport Road,#12
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Phone: (575) 589-4586

Great Southwest Aviation
100 Southwest Way
Roswell, NM 88203
Phone: (800) 824-0531

Sierra Aviation LLC
87A Aviation Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Phone: (505) 474-0774

Airplane Tours

Southwest Safaris
Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime! Imagine a journey to another world, flying with the freedom of an eagle over the most spectacular landscape on earth and landing in the midst of unspeakable beauty.
P.O. Box 945
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504
Phone: (505) 988-4246
Phone: (800) 842-4246
swsafaris@qwest.net
www.southwestsafaris.com

Gliders- Soaring

U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum
The mission of the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum is to build a world-class museum that: Preserves and presents the history and legacy of soaring Promotes an increased understanding of mathematics and the physical sciences through educational exhibits and programs Sponsors aeronautical research programs relating to solar-powered flight Communicates an inspirational story of innovation and discovery for the New Mexico schoolchildren, the citizens of NM and visitors passing through the state Motivates others to experience the wonder of flight
P.O. Box 3626
Moriarty, NM 87035
www.swsoaringmuseum.org

Clubs

Soaring Society of America, Inc
Formed in 1932 to foster and promote all phases of soaring, both nationally and internationally, the SSA has over 12,000 members.
P.O. Box 2100
Hobbs, NM 88241
Phone: (575) 392-1177
www.ssa.org/

Albuquerque Soaring Club
Clubhouse and operations are located in Moriarty NM, 35 miles east of Albuquerque on I-40.
PO Box 11254
Albuquerque, NM 87192
Phone: (505) 281-9219
www.abqsoaring.org

White Sands Soaring Association
It's all about flying and it's all for fun!
P.O. 1200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: (575) 434-2671
www.netmdc.com/~geo/WSSA.htm

Suppliers

Applebay Aviation
Dealer for Zuni sailplanes, instruments, radios, parachutes, trailers, accessories, used rebuilt sailplanes.
P.O. Box 1812
Moriarty Airport, Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone: (505) 264-0331

Composite Specialties (Sailplane repair and refinishing)
Sandia Park, NM
Phone: (505) 281-2215

Soaring Stuff (Soaring accessories)
9140 Guadalupe Trail N.W.
Albuquerque, NM
Phone: (505) 898-8281
soaringstuff.com

Terra Corporation (Radios)
3520 Pan American Freeway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: (505) 884-2321

Xylon (Instruments)
P.O. Box 566
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
Phone: (575) 776-2558

Tours / Lessons

Sundance Aviation
Soar above the New Mexico desert in a glider! Flights of 15 and 30 minutes of different intensity are offered. Glider flight training is also taught at this school.
Contact:
Moriarty Municipal Airport
Moriarty, NM  87035
Phone: (505) 832-2222 
info@soarsundance.com
www.soarsundance.com/

Hang Gliding

Air Sports Net
An in-depth web site providing resources for hang gliding, paragliding, ultralights, powered parachutes. Database of over 1800 links to hang gliding, paragliding, powered parachuting, powered paragliding, skydiving, and ultralight products and services.
www.usairnet.com

Clubs

Rio Grande Soaring Association
Dedicated to the sport of hang gliding and paragliding in Southern New Mexico
PO Box 5024
Alamogordo, NM 88310
www.flywithrgsa.org/index.php

Rocky Mountain Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
Located in Alamogordo, this club serves the southern New Mexico and El Paso region.
info@rmhpa.org
www.rmhpa.org

Sandia Soaring Association
PO Box 14571
Albuquerque, NM 87191
sandiasoaring@yahoo.com

Lessons

Mountain Flyers Paragliding School
USHGA Advanced Tandem Paragliding Instructor located in Albuquerque.
Phone: (505) 228-4500
wsmith@mountainflyers.com
www.mountainflyers.com/mtnflyer/index.html

Painted Sky Hang Gliding (High Desert)
Located in Albuquerque, master-rated pilot Mel Glantz offers year-round hang gliding training.
Phone: (505) 710-8208
melglantz1@yahoo.com
www.nmhanggliding.com

Skydiving

Clubs

Skydive El Paso
Fun jumper friendly Drop Zone in southern New Mexico, great student program and tandems available by appointment. Open weekends only
8000 Airport Rd.
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
Phone: (575) 589-4506
bobsdz@aol.com

Sky Dive New Mexico
Offering classes for beginners and jump opportunities for club members, Sky Dive NM is located at the Belen Alexander Airport 35 minutes south of Albuquerque on I-25.  
Phone: (505) 864-7942
skydivenewmexico@yahoo.com
www.skydivenm.net/