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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Adventure seekers may soon have another way to zip down Sandia Peak, one that does not require skis or a mountain bike.

The Sandia Peak Ski Co. plans to propose a new “mountain coaster” that will carry passengers at speeds approaching 30 miles per hour, an attraction President Benny Abruzzo said could operate year round, boosting business and employment opportunities.

The $2 million coaster, combined with Sandia Peak Tram Co.’s proposed $7 million teardown and replacement of what is now High Finance restaurant, represent some of the largest new development projects ever undertaken by the companies, Abruzzo said.

The plans received a public airing earlier this week during a Bernalillo County Commission meeting, as the Sandia Peak companies are seeking $9 million in industrial revenue bonds to finance the projects. The companies must repay the bonds, but IRBs usually reduce borrowing costs and provide tax breaks.

Abruzzo on Thursday outlined more specific details about the coaster, though he cautioned the plan hasn’t yet gone to the U.S. Forest Service for review or approval.

The idea is to build the coaster within the ski area’s existing footprint on the mountain’s east side. It would run close to chair lift No. 2 near the area’s southern edge and encroach a few times on what Abruzzo described as a little used ski trail, resulting in the loss of an estimated 1 percent to 2 percent of the overall skiing terrain.

“We’re not asking for a boundary increase or anything; we’re happy with our little home,” Abruzzo said. “We’re trying to create more activities for people who come to see our beautiful area.”