Soaring Through History in New Mexico | Santa Fe News

Step into the serene skies of Moriarty, New Mexico, where the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum houses fifty gliders—from vintage wood-and-canvas beauties to modern marvels that soar over 76,000 feet. Founded in 1990 by glider designer George Applebay, this hidden gem on Route 66 offers a peaceful, silent flight experience unlike any other. Volunteer Eddie Adams, a glider pilot since 1978, shares wild tales and painstaking restoration work on a 1940s Olympic glider sidelined by war. Visitors from around the globe flock here to witness history in motion—and maybe even hear the legend of WWII pilots who built a glider in a German prison camp to escape. It’s more than a museum—it’s a tribute to human ingenuity and the quiet thrill of soaring. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/887c3a29cd15dd33