A state industry group says New Mexico's ski resorts have seen a significant jump in the number of visitors in recent seasons.
Ski New Mexico has found a nearly 20 percent increase in skiers during the 2013-14 season.
The nonprofit trade organization also found resorts gained 176,000 more visits during this past season with a $98 million boost in economic activity.
The group's report calculated any skier visiting any of the state's 11 ski areas for all or part of a given day.
Ski New Mexico has been working with state tourism officials to promote winter recreation.
Now, most ski areas are turning their attention on how to draw more visitors during the summer.
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