Sliding to glory: Angel Fire’s Championship Shovel Races sees more than 100 participants test their mettle

ANGEL FIRE — As another ski season winds to a close at one of northern New Mexico’s most popular winter resorts, another set of champions has been crowned the kings and queens of what might be one of the world’s most curious snowsports: shovel racing. More than 100 participants turned out for Angel Fire’s Championship Shovel Races this weekend, with finalists flying down the hill in speed ...