This winter activity can be enjoyed in higher elevations throughout the state. However, motorized vehicles are not allowed in many parts of the National Forest, so it is essential to check National Forest Service regulations if you bring your own snowmobile. There are several areas of the state where snowmobile rentals and tours are readily available. In Red River, there are groomed snowmobile trails and several local operators offer tours. You can snowmobile in the mountains near Taos and Angel Fire.
Several businesses provide tours.
The area around Chama is well known for excellent snow conditions and a number of stores do tours and rentals. Skating Ice skating can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors in New Mexico. There are two skating rinks in the Albuquerque area, Outpost Ice Arena and Blades Multiplex Arenas. In Santa Fe, the Genoveva Chavez Community Center includes a skating rink and there is an outdoor skating pond at the Hyde Memorial State Park in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In Taos, the Youth and Family Center has a new ice rink that is outdoors, but covered.