Written By Ken Hulsey | Photos Courtesy of Sandia Peak Tramway
It might seem unbelievable, but the breathtaking Sandia Mountains just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, can whisk you away to a landscape reminiscent of the Swiss Alps! Our family's journey began in 1978 when we traded our flat, small farming town in northern Texas (Vernon) for the awe-inspiring beauty of this mountainous terrain. From the very first moment I laid eyes on those towering peaks, I was captivated. Each day, stepping outside and soaking in those majestic mountains filled my heart with a longing for the rugged beauty of the West and Southwest. The gentle rustle of the wind weaving through the pine trees is a melody unlike any other.