ALBUQUERQUE – Operators of a ski area that has struggled amid warmer and drier winters in New Mexico are moving closer toward developing a roller coaster that they envision could become a year-round attraction in the mountains overlooking Albuquerque.

The Albuquerque Journal reports Sandia Peak Ski Co. invited the community this week to view their design plans for its proposed mountain coaster nearly two years after it announced the project.

The company plans to invest $2 million into the project.

Sandia Peak General Manager Ben Abruzzo says the coaster is currently designed crisscrossing one of the less popular ski runs.

The roller coaster still requires approval from the U.S. Forest Service since the ski area is on federal land.

Abruzzo expects to a decision to come in the next six months.