Sports
Albuquerque Isotopes Ballpark
Whether you're a sports participant or fan, you'll find plenty to do. The state's golf courses allow plenty of opportunities for golfers to practice or compete. In the winter the ski areas harvest the powdery snow of the Southern Rockies. In the summer, numerous lakes and streams beckon anglers holding out for the best catch, while water sports enthusiasts can windsurf, waterski, Jet Ski, swim or scuba dive. There are trails ideal for cyclists and runners, and the University of New Mexico Lobos offer plenty of options for sports fans including football, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and more.
GolfNew Mexico's climate makes the state a year-round golfer's paradise. The Twin Warriors Golf Club has been named one of the Meetings & Conventions magazine's Gold Tee winners for 2006, and Paa-Ko Ridge near Cedar Crest was given Golf Digest's highest rating, because of its high-quality golf at lower rates than other states. With our high altitudes, you can hit a golf ball about 10% farther than at sea level! Play at more than 60 unique courses statewide including challenging championship-quality courses:
