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• 3,000 acres of private land
• Elevation: Base: 9,500’, Summit: 11,650’
• Average Snowfall: 280’’
• 900 skiable acres
• 86 ski runs
• Sunny Days: 300
• Public Ski Operation Years: 1982-1990, 1995-2000
• Current Use: Private ranch/retreat venue
Property Summary & Resort Overview
Endless Blue Resort
Endless Blue Resort is a one of kind mountain resort
celebrating New Mexico’s stunning scenic beauty.
Mesmerizing beauty of virgin nature and resort’s
surroundings, unforgettable sunsets and sunrises,
exposure to great variety of wildlife species and cre-
ate life time memories for guest and visitors. End-
less Blue Resort features natural stage-like settings
from which everyone can embrace the full glory
of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountain vistas,
lakes, streams and meadows.
Unique accommodation at the summit or
mid-mountain cabins allows you to fall asleep or
wake up surrounded by nothing but nature. For
those who simply cannot let go of the outside
world, the base of the mountain features several
southwestern style adobe casitas with TV, Tele-
phone and Internet connection.
Endless Blue Resort
The stunning mountain vistas and meandering forest trails will take
you into a world of enchantment. Endless Blue Resort, formerly
named Ski Rio – Rio Costilla Resort is a year-round alpine play-
ground, with infinite blue skies, unforgettable sunsets and endless
possibilities. It is romantic, intimate and private, fused with relax-
ing and healing energy. It is perfect destination for your vacation,
retreat, or for your ultimate wilderness adventure.
Endless Blue Resort is nestled in the picturesque nature of the San-
gre de Cristo Mountains in Northern New Mexico, just below the
Colorado State Line. Cultural centers Taos, NM and Santa Fe, NM are
within comfortable driving distance from the resort.
THE RESORT IS AN IDEAL PLACE FOR YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES:
• Corporate wilderness retreat
• Adventure wilderness camp
• Hunting retreats
• Survival camp
• Boot camp
• Therapy camp
• Research/science camp
• Training camps
• Private Outdoor Concerts
• Parties, celebrations, social gatherings
• Educational Classes
• Weddings
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Private Concerts
• Photography
• Helicopter rides
• Massage Treatments
Endless Blue Resort
The property features 3,000 acres of private land. The resort has been closed to general public since
2000 and is used as a private ranch/retreat venue. Several structures described in detail below provide
accommodation for staff and visitors, ranging from southwestern style casitas to unique summit cabin.
Activity and Uses:
Endless Blue Resort
SUMMER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Camping
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Moonlight Strolls
• Mountain Biking
• Fishing in Private and Public Water
• Fly-fishing Lessons
• Sky-gazing
• Mushroom Gathering
• Mountain Climbing
• Scenic Mountain Train Rides
• Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
• Great Sand Dunes National Park
• Gold Panning
ENDLESS BLUE IS A WINTER PARADISE:
• Cat Skiing
• Skiing in some of the finest
New Mexican powder!
• Snow-cating
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Sleding
• Survival Classes
• Snowboarding
• Backcountry skiing
Endless Blue Resort
Endless Blue Resort
The property also features a 312-acre residential subdi-
vision that consists of 90 lots. Endless Blue resort owns
53 lots and 37 lots have different private ownership.
There are 10 residences/cabins constructed on the lots
outside of Endless Blue Resort ownership. The subdi-
vided lots are made ready for immediate development
(Building Permit is required).
The Homeowners Association is formed
to oversee all activities in the subdivision
and is controlled by Endless Blue Resort.
Residential Subdivision
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL:
The property features a unique development
potential. Apart from the re-development/retrofit
of existing structures, variety of options exist for
future residential and commercial development.
Endless Blue Resort owns 53 lots located within
the subdivision that are ready for immediate
residential development following an issuance of
a building permit.
Major Development Plan/Site Development Plan
is required for commercial development and is
subject to compliance with the Taos County Land
Use Comprehensive Plan.
Additional development potential exists on the
property. According to the current Taos County
Land Use Comprehensive Plan, resort property
can be divided according to Use-by-Right into
140-acre lots that can be further partitioned
by the owner into 70-acre lots. The 70-acre lots
can be also divided by the owner into 35-acre
parcels/lots. As the property is located remote-
ly from any existing development (with the
exception of the subdivision), the potential for
development exists without major permitting
obstructions that normally exist in urban/munic-
ipal areas.
The ski areas utilized a snow making technology
in the past, suitability for constructions is thus
boosted with sufficient water supplies and ade-
quate water rights awarded to the owner of the
resort.
Endless Blue Resort
Endless Blue Resort
Amenities & Accommodation (in use):
The resort can accommodate up to 26 people at the moment,
featuring three different types of accommodation.
MID-MOUNTAIN CABIN: 1,322 sqf
Mountain cabin located in the mid
mountain area, providing ideal access
to trails and connecting roads as well as
perfect views of the entire resort and its
summit. The cabin can accommodate
8 people and is perfect for retreats with
the ultimate advantage of providing easy
access to the summit as well as the base
of the mountain.
CASITAS:
• 2 one-bedroom casitas (700 sqf)
• 2 three-bedroom casitas (1,200 sqf)
Adobe Style/Southwestern Casitas, fully
equipped for ultimate comfort of its
guest. Variety of sleeping setup allows for
comfort and privacy of guest. The casitas
are conveniently located at the base of
the mountain and with easy access to
resorts infrastructure.
SUMMIT CABIN: 844 sqf
One of a kind mountain chalet, located at
the summit of the resort with unparalleled
views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
The cabin provides ultimate privacy and
seclusion as well as cozy asylum for up to
10 people - ideal retreat place and one of
a kind housing experience.
The Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association initially developed the Rio Costilla Resort back in
1982. Construction for the first season included a day lodge, a Poma triple chairlift, and two Stadeli
surface lifts. The area is located between San Luis, Colorado and Taos, NM, just below the Colorado
state line. The Costilla valley is sparsely populated and the resort initially relied on day skiers from
Taos and Alamosa, Colorado. The Rio Costilla Co-Op ran the resort for the first two seasons. The
resort’s ownership changed over to the Poma Group. Liberty Federal S &L headed by Michael Fur-
man provided financing for the resort and eventually took control as Miracle Mountain,Inc.
For the 1984-1985 ski season Rio Costilla installed a new triple chair, the “A” or Alpha lift (The ori-
ginal lift was renamed „B“ or Bravo). This chair was located to the left of the base lodge and pro-
vided excellent beginner terrain. Along with the new ski lift, condos and additional ski runs were
constructed. During the summer of 1985, a used Riblet double chair was added to the summit of
Cinnamon Bear Bowl. The lift was purchased from Stowe, Vermont and previously operated as the
Mount Mansfield double chair. The reinstalled double chairlift brought Rio’s skiable acres to over
910.
By 1987, Ski Rio was the first resort in New Mexico to welcome snowboarders. The ski area created
a sponsored free-riding team along with amateur snowboarding events. With the snowboarding
events, the area purchased a new pipe dragon to make a state-of-the-art half - pipe, New Mexico’s
first.
The 1995-96 season was Ski Rio’s best on record. Snow hit northern New Mexico and combined
with regular snowmaking operations brought skier visits to over 70,000.
For the 1997-98 and 98-99 seasons Ski Rio operated with a full schedule. In 1999, the Silvertree
Restaurant was rebuilt and marketing towards snowboarders drew sizeable crowds. The following
season, Ski Rio was faced with poor snow conditions and Cuchara, the area’s sister resort, shut
down. Rio ended up closing in January despite recent snowfall. Ski Rio has not operated since
January of 2000.
*Source: www.coloradoskihistory.com
History:
Endless Blue Resort
The above-described structures were constructed
in the 1980’s and 1990’s and were in-use during
the years when the resort was open to public. The
structures are currently not in use and could be
re-furbished or torn down.
Structures, Accommodation, Restaurant (closed/defunct)
Endless Blue Resort
The 3,000 acre resort features several hospitality hotel buildings, accommodation
& hospitality structures as well as other structures. Among these are:
PARADISE HOTEL: 40 rooms (80 beds – 2 standard beds/room)
STONE BRIDGE HOTEL: 20 rooms (20 beds)
SILVER TREE HOTEL: 20 rooms (31 beds)
4 SNOW VILLAS: (950 sqf)
BLUE MOON RESTAURANT
CONFERENCE CENTRE
Under his former name Ski Rio (Rio Costilla Resort), the resort was first
developed in 1982. Construction for the first season included a day lodge,
a Poma triple chairlift, and two Stadeli surface lifts. For the 1984-1985-ski
season Rio Costilla installed a new triple chair, the “A” or Alpha lift (The
original lift was renamed „B“ or Bravo). This chair was located to the left of
the base lodge and provided excellent beginner terrain. Along with the
new ski lift, condos and additional ski runs were constructed. During the
summer of 1985, a used Riblet double chair was added to the summit of
Cinnamon Bear Bowl. The lift was purchased from Stowe, Vermont and
previously operated as the Mount Mansfield double chair. The reinstalled
double chairlift brought Rio’s skiable acres to over 910.
By 1987, Ski Rio was the first resort in New Mexico to welcome snow-
boarders. The ski area created a sponsored free-riding team along with
amateur snowboarding events. With the snowboarding events, the area
purchased a new pipe dragon to make a state-of-the-art half pipe, New
Mexico’s first.
Throughout the 90’s multiple owners operated Ski Rio. Season 1995-1996
was Ski Rio’s best on record. Snow hit northern New Mexico and com-
bined with regular snowmaking operations brought skier visits to over
70,000.
Ski Rio has operated until January 2000 and has been closed to public
since, currently being operated as an exclusively private ranch/private
resort under new ownership.
HISTORY AND SKI OPERATIONS:
Endless Blue Resort
Endless Blue Resort
State Road 196
Amalia, NM 87512
ADDRESS:
Vaclav Vochoska
Endless Blue Resort, LLC
5150 Tamiami Trail Nort, Ste 503
Naples, FL 34103
+1239 6491661
CONTACT:
Endless Blue Resort
Taos, NM: 49 miles
Santa Fe, NM: 122 miles
Colorado Springs, CO: 180 miles
Amarillo, TX: 320 miles
DIRECTIONS AND DISTANCES
Take US-64 W/Paseo Del Pueblo N
Continue onto NM-522 N
Turn right onto NM-196 S
Take I-25 S
Take exit 52 for I-25 S toward US-160 W/
Walsenburg/Alamosa
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-
160/I-25 S and merge onto I-25
Turn right onto US-160 W/W 7th St.
Continue to follow US-160 W
Turn left onto CO-159 S/Miranda Ave
Continue to follow CO-159 S
Continue onto NM-522 S
Turn left onto NM-196 S
Directions from Taos, NM: 49 miles Directions from Colorado Spring, Co: 180 miles