If you are going to Ski Apache in the southern mountains the El Paso, TX airport will be your closest major airport. There is one nordic skiing center in New Mexico offering developed trails and amenities. The Enchanted Forest is located outside Red River. In addition, New Mexico's mountains offer miles of snow-covered trails and roads for nordic skiers to explore. Generally you do not need to reserve rental skis or a place in a ski school class, however, during peak holiday times it is advisable to check with the ski area of your choice to see if they are taking reservations.
Most ski areas require reservations to enroll a child in day care program.
The best advice is to call ahead for availability. Under most travel conditions you do not need four-wheel drive to drive to New Mexico's ski areas. All New Mexico ski areas are located on paved, all-weather state highways that receive priority maintenance during snow storms. Road crews plow and sand these highways 24 hours a day during inclement weather. We have found that front-wheel drive vehicles with good tires, driven with some common sense, do fine on snowy roads.