SKI SANTA FE OPENS FOR SEASON ON SATURDAY

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) Ski Santa Fe is set to open for the season with limited runs on a mix of man-made and natural snow. The ski area plans to welcome visitors starting Saturday. No snow has fallen there for at least the past week, but some snow showers are expected before the weekend. The ski area says its snowmaking crews will be busy in the meantime.

The Midland, Easy Street and Pine Flats Beginners Area have a 20-inch snow base and will open this weekend. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.