Sandia Mountains — Local services in Four Corners States

This was a great place to go to. From the information that I gathered, you can either drive up or take the sky rail. Once you get to the top, it has breathtaking views of Albuquerque and the surrounding area. The climate is usually 10-20 degrees colder than at the bas3 of the mountain, and the type of plants is different at the top than at the bottom. The main plans that i saw up there were Douglas fir trees and populous, a type of aspen. I took the tram up the mountain, and it did not disappoint! The workers give a bit of the history of the tram and give facts about the surrounding areas. At the top, there are multiple trails and some beautiful views. I took the trail that goes to the old stone cabin, and it was a great experience. I went in June, and I still found snow! The cabin itself is an interesting part of the history of Sandia Mountain. Overall, this was one of my favorite trails in New Mexico, and I would...

You'll find many different trails here, from novice to difficult. You can also take the tram all the way up or drive around the back of the mountain to the top. Perfect place for outdoors, family day, photography, meditating, bird watching, skiing, snowshoeing etc. Oh yeah, then there's the breathtaking views. You'll also find several spots on top of the mountain that are wheel chair accessible and porta jons are on site at...

I moved to Rio Rancho just off the Rio Grande in 1997. Watching the sunset against the Sandia Peaks...Sandia means "watermelon" in a native tongue I believe. I was married October 4th, 1997 as the peaks turned deep "watermelon..." 6:46pm...a supremely majestic background for my then sacred event. I have resided in Las Vegas, NV since I left NM in 2005 and have yet to experience anything even similar to the beauty of...