Sky Glider – Western Playland, NM

This Hopkins skyride was originally located in El Paso, Texas. The entire park was moved 16 miles to New Mexico in 2006.
Riders go around the return bullwheel.
There are four towers and 30 carriers.
Middle part of the lift line.
Elevated return station.
Tall towers.
Tower 2.
Drive terminal building.
Riding along the line.
View of the drive terminal with Mexico in the background.
Return station next to a casino.
Riding southeast.
T3.
Drive unit.
Loading and unloading areas.
Far end of the lift.
Middle part of the line above land for future rides.

2 thoughts on “Sky Glider – Western Playland, NM”

    • Porter J. McGarry's avatar Porter J. McGarry October 22, 2026 / 5:34 pm

      Coming back to this, but this is indeed the lift that operated at Cliff’s in Albuquerque. It had this exact color scheme, the two flag inserts on the tower crossarms, and was removed before 2006

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