Angel Fire New Mexico
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Angel Fire Facts 4 Transportation 15 History of the Moreno Valley 5 Trash Service 15 Aura of Angel Fire 6 Vehicle Registration/Drivers License 15 Activities in and Around Angel Fire 8 Veterinary Services 15 Moving to and Living in Angel Fire 9 Visitor Center 15 Accommodations 9 Voting 16 Accommodations – RV Parks 9 Water 16 Accountant Services 9 Weather 16 Apartments/Homes 9 WIFI/Internet Computer Access 16 Automobile Rental 9 Youth Organizations 16 Aviation Services 9 Building a Home 9 Attachments Building Contractors and Dealers 9 Angel Fire Visitor Assistant Building Permits 9 Angel Fire Chamber Member Directory Building Services and Suppliers 10 Magic Bus Schedule and Map Business Licenses 10 U.S. Census Bureau Demographics Profile/2000 Cable/Satellite Service 10 Angel Fire Visitors Guide Chamber of Commerce 10 Childcare 10 Churches 10 Community Organizations 10 Culture 11 Demographics 11 Electric Service 11 Emergencies 11 Financial Institutions 11 Getting Here 11 Groceries, Spirits and Gasoline 11 Internet Service 12 Local Government 12 Medical Care 13 Mobile Home Rentals 13 Motor Vehicle Department 13 Newspapers 13 Police /Fire Emergencies 13 Police/Fire Non-Emergencies 13 Post Office 13 Propane Service 13 Public Library 13 Public Transportation 13 Real Estate 13 Recreation Areas 13 Recycling 14 Registering a Business 14 Restaurants 14 Schools and Registration 14 Senior Services 14 Shopping 15 Solid Waste 15 Taxes 15 Telephone Service 15
Estimated population of town : 1,045 permanent residents per US Census in year 2000; and approximately 800 seasonal. Many of the seasonal residents rent their houses or condos to visitors during the time the owners are absent.
General location of Angel Fire in State : Northeast section of NM; as the crow flies, about 50 miles from the Colorado Border and 160 miles from the Texas Border.
Main Industry : Tourism
Uniqueness about Angel Fire today : Angel Fire Ski & Golf Resort was started in 1965 by the Roy Lebus family. A community was built up around the ski area, and was incorporated as the Village of Angel Fire in 1986, so Angel Fire is a relatively young village facing the challenges of a rapidly growing community.
Angel Fire is a high-altitude haven nestled in a valley 8,382 feet above sea level between mountains ranging from 11,086 (Mount Baldy) to 13,161 (Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico). Spectacular sunrise and sunset colors gave Angel Fire its name long ago when Ute Indians observed the glowing skies and called it the “fire of the angels.” (This story reportedly being concocted at a local bar one night)
Angel Fire’s climate is enjoyed by most residents and visitors. Winter temperatures are generally moderate, averaging mid-thirties daytime and mid-teens in the early morning. Average annual snowfall is 140” in the valley and over 210” in the ski area. Spring and summer offer an average annual precipitation of 7” with moderate temperatures varying from early morning lows in the mid-forties to mid-afternoon highs of 75 degrees with very low humidity levels.
Angel Fire is a photographer’s delight – wonderful scenery, magnificent wildlife, exquisite cloud formations, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, wonderful aspen color change in the fall, and glorious wildflowers during spring and summer.
Wildlife viewing is a year-round amazement – birds, elk, deer, coyotes, squirrels, chipmunks, and an occasional bear (when not in hibernation from late November through mid-March).
Summer activities include birding, golf, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and ATV riding.
Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, snowboarding, snowskating, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Sportsmen enjoy lake and stream fishing. Winter ice fishing also occurs as Eagle Nest Lake conditions permit. The area is also known for big game hunting, primarily elk and mule deer. Bear and wild turkey are also local game
A number of annual events attract visitors and locals, including Memorial Day events at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park, Missoula Children’s Theater, 4th of July events in Eagle Nest, Music from Angel Fire, Angel Fire ArtsFest, the Biennial Quilt Show, Living History Days, and the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve torchlight parades and fireworks. New events are added every year. To keep best informed, see the online calendar at: www.angelfirechamber.org/EventCalendar.pdf . The Angel Fire area and the Moreno Valley were within the range of some of the most ancient peoples in t he Americas – Folsom Man roamed to the Northeast of Angel Fire near Raton. Approximately two thousand years before any Anglos arrived in the Angel Fire area, the Moache Ute Indians (a fierce, nomadic, constantly warring tribe) migrated to the Angel Fire Area and claimed it for their summer and fall camps – their sacred ceremonial area is still known as “Valley of the Utes.” Spaniards visited the area as early as 1540 when Coronado was searching for the Seven Cities of Gold.
The Moreno Valley was once part of the Mexican Government Land Grant issued to Carlos Beaubein and Guadalupe Miranda of Taos. Beaubeins Son-In-Law, Lucian Maxwell first settled on the Grant in Rayado in 1847. Rayado is east of the present day Angel Fire Resort. Maxwell established a profitable ranching business in Rayado supplying goods to the US Army and eventually gained control of the entire Land Grant – over 1,600,000 acres. Many ranchers and farmers settled on Maxwell’s property in return for a portion of their crops. He moved his home to Cimarron in 1857 after the Rayado Creek began to dry up.
The United States gained control of the New Mexico Territory after the Mexican-American War in 1848. US Soldiers were assigned close by to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail which passed through Cimarron and Rayado. Fort Union, about twenty-five miles south of Rayado, became the largest US Army supply post west of the Mississippi River. Lucian Maxwell often hosted travelers and soldiers at his ranch. He also supplied local Indians with food goods and supplies.
In 1867, gold was discovered on Baldy Mountain and this lead to an influx of prospectors and miners to the region. Maxwell allowed the miners on his property in return for a percentage of their findings. This policy made Maxwell wealthy. Eventually more than six million dollars in gold was mined from Baldy. Maxwell added more property to his ranch with the acquisition of a portion of the Sangre de Cristo Grant in Southern Colorado. At the time Maxwell was the largest private landowner in the US Territories west of the Mississippi.
In 1870, Lucian Maxwell sold the Land Grant to an English land company that became known as the Maxwell Land Grant and Railroad Company. Many farmers and miners who had settled on Maxwell’s land tried to continue their occupation. The resulting conflict became known as the Colfax County Wars. Frank Springer, a local lawyer, defended the Maxwell Land Grant and Railroad Company’s claim. He won the claim before the US Supreme Court in 1874. The Company gave him a portion of the property for his legal services.
Despite winning their claim, the Maxwell Land Grant and Railroad Company was not able to control the land and sold the property. Today the Maxwell Land Grant property is owned by a number of large landholders. Angel Fire Resort occupies 80,000 acres on the southwest corner of the Grant. The Vermijo Ranch owned by Ted Turner is over 500,000 acres located between Cimarron and Raton. The CS Ranch owned by the Davis Family, descendents of Frank Springer, is over 200,000 acres on the north side of Angel Fire. The UU Bar Ranch to the east of Angel Fire is 130,000 acres. The Philmont Scout Ranch to the northeast of Angel Fire is 138,000 acres. The State of New Mexico and the US Forest Service also control large tracts in the area.
The area residential and small agricultural plats are resulted from larger tracts being subdivided.
Sunlight and silence – mountains shrouded in autumnal haze: such are the days of late fall and Indian summer in the Sangre de Cristos of northern New Mexico. Two centuries ago, before the arrival of the European in these mountains, this was the time of year of celebration for the Moache Utes, a nomadic people who gathered to renew their ancestral ties with the Great Spirit.
From such an autumnal celebration during the 1780’s, so the legend goes, came the name and event called “Angel Fire.” Early on the first morning of the ceremonials, three young braves who had been on a hunting trip returned to the camp with news of a strange glow at the tip of the peak now named Agua Fria. The Utes were uneasy as they gazed at the mysterious tongues of red and orange flickering in the northern sky.
One of the elders broke their awed silence: “It is an omen – the fire of the gods – blessing our annual celebration.” The Utes, though still awed by this sign, accepted the explanation. From that time on, the Moreno Valley was a sacred place and whenever the rosy glow appeared above the mountains, it was called the “fire of the gods”.
Following the trails of the mountain men who searched for the abundant beaver, Franciscan friars entered the Sangres searching for converts. These learned gentlemen of the church were quick to understand that they could most easily explain Christianity to the Indians by using old legends, substituting Christian terminology for native phrases. As a result of their influence, Agua Fria became know as “the place of the fire of the angels.”
Although the Utes rejected most of the Christian influence on their native beliefs, the legend of “Angel Fire” now bore the imprint of both the Indians and the Spanish culture. The formation of the Maxwell Land Grant, that colossus whose imprint was so strongly felt on the land, was formed in 1884, and the trappers and Spanish visitors from beyond the ranges told of the strange lights above the mountains surrounding Agua Fria.
Kit Carson, then a resident of Cimarron and agent for the Utes, reported to his friend Lucien B. Maxwell, owner of the Grant, that he too had seen the angel fire at dawn and at dusk, particularly during the fall and winter months. He accredited the glow to sunlight striking hoar frost on the branches of the trees. Agua Fria Peak was commonly referred to as Angel Fire Peak by early residents of both Cimarron and Taos.
The discovery of gold in Moreno Valley directed attention away from such legends as Angel Fire. The winter of 1863 found folks all over the west talking about Indians bringing pouches of gold nuggets to the soldiers at Fort Union. The stories moved east and many a coal miner in Pennsylvania and farmer in upstate New York prepared to pick up and move to the fabulous strike. Miners first reached the gold fields in April of 1864.
By 1867, Captain W. H. Moore had opened the valley’s first store. By the end of July that same year, the settlement had grown to over 400 permanent residents. The newly established village was named Elizabethtown after Moore’s first child, a daughter.
Three years later, Elizabethtown had grown to 7,000, and the city was the first incorporated city in New Mexico Territory. When Colfax County was established by the New Mexico Territorial Government, it named Elizabethtown as the County Seat. The city was a roaring, booming, gambling and mining town with saloons, gunfighters and gunfights. It also had several newspapers, a Masonic Lodge and a telegraph station.
Although the Moreno Valley became the most productive gold mining district in New Mexico, securing $6 million in gold between 1866 and 1907, the surface ore was rapidly depleted. A tunnel was started through the mountain in an effort to locate the mother lode. The tunnel was completed, but they never found the mother lode. Water for dredging operations ran low in the valley and a multi-million dollar flume known as the Big Ditch was built from Red River in an attempt to furnish water for more dredging operations. The flume leaked excessively and was abandoned. The population dropped and Elizabethtown almost disappeared. By the mid-1930’s, the town was a ghost town and all gold mining had ceased.
The only thing that kept the valley alive was the creation of a dam near Eagle Roost Rock that had been built between 1916 and 1921. The resulting impoundment of water became known as Eagle Nest Lake. The small community of Therma located at the north shore of the lake changed its name to Eagle Nest in 1935. The town of Eagle Nest was incorporated in 1976.
The area known as Angel Fire was part of the Monte Verde Ranch. The Moreno Valley was well known in the 1930’s, ‘40’s, and ‘50’s for its fine fishing at Eagle Nest Lake, and fall and winter hunting. The phenomenon known as “angel fire ” was seldom
All scheduled events are subject to change. Please verify before venturing out. Year-round: • Ideal area for outdoor photography Magnificent wildlife Exquisite cloud formations Beautiful sunrises & sunsets Wonderful aspen color change (fall) Glorious wildflowers (spring & summer) • Enjoy the mountain scenery from your lodging facility or driving in your car • On your own or with a guide, go fishing, camping, hiking, birding, or exploring • Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park • Playgrounds at Angel Fire Community Center and Olympic Park • Horseback riding or take a horse-drawn wagon ride (or sleigh if snow) can include breakfast, lunch or dinner • Shop at unique gift shops & galleries • Eat at the local restaurants • Visit Victory Alpaca Ranch (near Mora) • Try your luck at Taos Mountain Casino (in Taos) • Work out at the local fitness center • Pamper yourself with a massage, beauty treatment, manicure, pedicure, or new hairstyle
Fair Weather (May thru Oct approx): • Golf - 18 hole PGA championship course - Pro Shop 575-377-3055 at Angel Fire Resort • Mountain biking, 4-wheeler tours • Bank, stream & boat fishing • Raft the Rio Grande River near Taos • Gold panning and overnight wilderness pack trips • Angel Fire Resort Activities open to the public - as weather permits: Golf, Climbing Wall, Paddle boats, & row boats on Monte Verde Lake • Scenic Chair Lift Rides - Memorial Day thru Labor Day (Weekends in May, June, Sept, mid-Oct) • Visit the Elizabeth Town Cemetery - Museum open Memorial Day thru Labor Day 575-377-3420
Fall • Leaf color change - Late Sept thru Mid Oct - Call the National Fall Color Hotline 800-354-4595 for the latest info on colors - hint: when listening to the recording, New Mexico is in the southwest region. • On your own or with a guide, big & small game hunting. Hunts September thru January.
Winter • Skiing, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, glade skiing, snowboarding, snow-mobile tours. Usually mid- December thru late March as snow conditions permit. • As ice conditions permit, ice fishing on Eagle Nest Lake, usually early January thru March.
Accommodations - While waiting for your home to get set up, there are many places that offer accommodations. Please see Accommodations in the accompanying Angel Fire Visitor Assistant or the Angel Fire Chamber Membership Directory.
Accommodations - RV Parks - If you have an RV, please see Accommodations-RV Parks in the accompanying Angel Fire Visitor Assistant or the Angel Fire Chamber Membership Directory.
Accountant Services - See Accounting Services in the accompanying Membership Directory. This list represents only those businesses that are members of the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce
Apartments/Homes - Rental/purchase rates fluctuate widely. The best way to find a home in Angel Fire is by enlisting the services of a real estate agent. (See Real Estate in the accompanying Membership Directory. This list represents businesses that are members of the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce.) They can best tell you about neighborhoods and assist you in finding a home to meet your needs. You can also visit the classifieds in local papers.
Automobile Rental - Please contact Enterprise Rent a Car 1-800-736-8222
Aviation Services -
Airports with Scheduled Commercial Flights Albuquerque International Airport -842-4366 Colorado Springs Airport 719-550-1972 Santa Fe Airport 955-2908
Airport Shuttle Service (Land) Twin Hearts Express Shuttle Service -751-1201
Aviation Service for Private/Charter Flights Angel Fire Airport -575-377-3171; 575-377-3160/fax AXX, 17-35ASPH, UNICOM 122.800; PLASI light at 17 approach Runway 100’ x 8900’; Pilot activated runway lights; AWOS (118.025), G.P.S. approach; Fuel 100LL/JETA; Full Service; hanger space. Owned by Colfax County; FBO owned & operated by Pierce Enterprises/Ross Aviation email: [email protected]
Building a Home - Prior to building a home in Angel Fire, ensure you know the local ordinances. To read these, visit Village Hall at 3388 Mountain View Blvd. Phone: 575-377-3232, or go to the web site at www.afgov.com . Select Administration Select Village Code Title 8, Title 9 and Title 10 cover the areas of concern to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Building in the Angle Fire village limits also requires a building permit from the Environmental Architectural Control Committee. Call 575-377-1135 or visit the office at the AF Membership Office. The EACC controls the covenants of Angel Fire.
Building Contractors and Dealers - For your own security, ensure you hire licensed contractors. See Building Contractors & Dealers in the accompanying Membership Directory. This list represents businesses that are members of the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce
Building Permits - To obtain a building permit, visit Village Hall at 3388 Mountain View Blvd. Phone: 575-377-3232, Fax: 575- 377-3280 or go to their web site: http://www.afgov.com to download the Building Permit Application Form and instructions.
Building in the Angel Fire village limits also requires a building permit from the Environmental Architectural Control Business Licenses - Depending upon your business location, you could be required to have either a Village of Angel Fire or a Colfax County license. Contact Village Hall at 575-377-3232 to determine your requirements.
Cable/Satellite Service – to get connected, contact Comcast Cable – 575-758-3569 Direct TV - 1-800-280-4388
Chamber of Commerce - to join the Chamber of Commerce, come in at 3407 Mountain View Blvd. or log in to our web page at www.angelfirechamber.org . You can call 1-800-446-8117 with any questions.
Childcare - Childcare is available at the Angel Fire Resort. Further information can be found by calling 575-377-4279 or at http://www.angelfireresort.com/plan_daycare.html
Chamber of Commerce - in Centro Plaza, 3407Mountain View Blvd. Office hours Monday-Friday 9-5. Public access computer with internet access available for your use during office hours. Area information is always available in the self service lobby. Call 575-377-6661 or 1-800-446-8117 with any questions or visit www.angelfirechamber.org . To view a current online copy of the Angel Fire Visitors Guide, see www.afgov.org (under the heading “Visiting Angel Fire”)
Churches - There is a small variety of churches/worship centers available in the Village and surrounding area.
Angel Fire Baptist Church, 575-377-3107 3319 Mtn View Blvd., Angel Fire
Angel Fire Foursquare Church , 575-377-5917 3453A Hwy 434 Pinewood Professional Building, Angel Fire
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 575-377-2814 13 Elliott Barker Ln. Angel Fire
Holy Angels Catholic Church 575-377-3332 Angel Fire
Moreno Valley Church of Christ , 575-377-1043 Hwy 64 – S. of Eagle Nest
Saint Mel’s Catholic Church , 575-377-1937, 200N. Willow Creek Dr., Eagle Nest
United Church of Angel Fire, 575-377-1559, 575-377-7273/fax. 40 West Ridge Rd.
United Methodist Church , Cimarron 575-376-4623
Community Organizations - There are many local organizations in Angel Fire. Joining any of these organizations can be a great way to get involved in the community and meet your neighbors. Below are just a few of the options available in the Moreno Valley
Angel Fire Community Foundation Friends of Eagle Nest Lake & Cimarron Canyon State Stan Harrell 377-2344 Park President - Bruce Kelly 377-3713, Angel Fire Garden Club President – Erma Wilcoxson 377-6221 Friends of Shuter Library 377-6755 Angel Fire Search & Rescue President - H. Beck Atkinson 377 -6642 Moreno Valley A rts Council Bill Lloyd 377 -1318 Stan Harrell 377 -2344
Music from Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation 377-3233 or 888-377-3300 377-6900
Rotary Club of Angel Fire, Inc. President – Tom Bales 575-595-5111
Culture The Moreno Valley Arts Council is devoted to promoting the Arts and Humanities through education programs, exhibitions, performances and publications. It sponsors the following events: The Angel Fire ArtsFest Missoula Children’s Theatre Art Days (Tradiciones Artisticas) Arts About Town
Music From Angel Fire - is celebrating its 24 th season of bringing the best of the arts to the communities of Northern New Mexico.
Art Galleries and Artists - Also available in the area for your perusal are: Angel Fire ArtSpace, LLC , 575-377-6273, Cove Arts Ctr/2 Crestview Dr #4E Art gallery and art instruction. [email protected] www.angelfireartspace.com Architectural Glass of New Mexico , 575-377-3147, 81 County Rd. B9. Mixed media stained glass. [email protected] Please call for an appointment. Enchanted Circle Pottery , 575-737-9640, 26871 E Hwy 64, between Angel Fire & Taos. Wood-fired pottery and sculpture. [email protected] Jennifer Cavan Studio, 575-377-2539 phone/fax, by appointment, artist's studio - oil & pastels [email protected] www.jennifercavan.com Rupp Gallery and Studio – 575-377-1580 Art – originals or giclee reproductions – Adult art classes in any medium. Located at the Inn Business Center. www.cruppfinart.com [email protected]
Demographics - Please see the attached U.S. Census Bureau Demographics Profile from 2000.
Electric Service - To establish electrical service, call Kit Carson Electrical Cooperative at 575-758-2258 or visit www.kitcarson.com.
Emergencies - Dial 911 for crimes in progress, any life threatening situation, fires, motor vehicle accidents, or major traffic and street obstructions, injuries requiring emergency medical attention, hazardous chemical spills, fire, smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarms that are sounding, sparking electrical hazards, smoke in a building or any other emergency.
Financial Institutions - See Financial Services in the accompanying Membership Directory. This list represents businesses that are members of the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce
Getting Here - Angel Fire is located in the majestic Moreno Valley in Colfax County, New Mexico, 23 miles east of Taos via US Hwy 64 and 152 miles northeast of Albuquerque. The Moreno Valley is a 15 miles long, 3 mile wide, high alpine valley with an 8,382' base elevation. Surrounding mountains range from 11,086' Agua Fria Peak on the south end of the valley to 12,441' Baldy Mountain at the north end of the valley. Wheeler Peak at 13,161', the highest mountain in the state, forms the northwest boundary of the valley. Latitude: N36 degrees 25.24 minutes Longitude: W105 degrees 17.40 minutes Interstate Hwy 25 intersects with Hwy 64 east of Cimarron, approximately 80 miles east of Angel Fire. State Hwy 64 connects Taos and Cimarron, and intersects with State Hwy 434 in Angel Fire. (see NM and Enchanted Circle maps)
Groceries, Spirits and Gasoline - Groceries, spirits and gasoline are available at two locations. Internet Service - to get connected, contact Enchanted Circle Internet 575-754-2459 Kit Carson Telecom 575-758-4838 Qwest 877-660-6342 TaosNet 575-758-7598 Wisp.com 575-377-2909
Local Government - Angel Fire is governed by a Village Council with four council members and a Mayor all elected to four year staggered terms.
Stuart Hamilton, Mayor
P.O. Box 610 Angel Fire, NM 87710
Phone: (575) 377-3232, Ext. 123 Fax: (575) 377-5941 e-mail: [email protected]
Larry Leahy, Village Administrator
P.O. Box 610 Angel Fire, NM 87710 Phone: (575) 377-3232, Ext. 123 Fax: (575) 377-5941 email: [email protected]
Chuck Howe, Mayor Pro Tem
P.O. Box 772 Angel Fire, NM 87710 Phone: (575) 377-1393 Fax: (575) 377-3280 Email: [email protected]
Cristy Germscheid, Councilor Don Welker, Councilor
P.O. Box 610 P.O. Box 610 Angel Fire, NM 87710 Angel Fire, NM 87710
Office Phone: (575) 377-3232 Office Phone: (575) 377-3232 Fax: (575) 377-3280 Fax: (575) 377-3280 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
Angel Fire, NM 87710 Phone: (575) 770-2530 Fax: (575) 377-3280 email: [email protected]
The Village has a Planning and Zoning Code, with a Planning and Zoning Commission and an Architectural Control Committee.
Medical Care - The Moreno Valley Health Care Clinic provides health care for the family, 575-377-3301, 575-377-3991/fax. 11 Elliott Barker Ln.
Mobile Home Rental - Currently, there are three mobile home parks in the Angel Fire area. You should call direct to see which best meets your rental needs. Eagle Nest Mobile Home Park - Cecil Kite – 575-377-3464 El Bordo RV Park - Patrick Burke 575-377-6617 Val Verde Mobile Home Park - Cheryl Hatley - 505-352-1028
Motor Vehicle Department - Motor Vehicle Department service is provided by the Village of Angel Fire at 3388 Mountain View Blvd. Phone: 575-377-3232, Fax: 575-377-3280. Call for MVD Hours of Operations.
Newspapers - Two newspapers serve the area, the Sangre de Cristo Chronicle 575-377-2358 and The Taos News 800-207-5479.
Police/Fire Emergencies - Call 911 to report an emergency.
Police/Fire Non-Emergencies - Call the Police Switchboard at 575-377-3214 to report a non-emergency complaint. The Fire/EMS Department can be reached at 575-377-3347.
Post Office - The US Post Office is located at 3469 Mountain View Blvd. Suite B8 and can be reached at 575-377-7216
Propane Service - Several companies service the area. To acquire propane service, through a Chamber member, contact:
Northern New Mexico Gas at 1-800-916-2510 or 575-377-3744. Kit Carson Electrical Cooperative at 575-758-2258.
Public Library - The Shuter Library is located at 11 South Angel Fire Road. The Phone number is 575-377-6755. There is no waiting period for a library card. Library information is also available at www.shuterlibrary.net .
Real Estate - Many Real Estate Agents stand ready to help you find a home in Angel Fire. (See Real Estate in the accompanying Membership Directory. This list represents real estate agents who are members of the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce.) They can best tell you about neighborhoods and assist you in finding a home that meets your needs. Classifieds in the local newspapers also list real estate for sale.
Recreation Areas
Angel Fire Resort Skiing The quick lowdown on our mountain - everything you need to know to get a feel for what the Angel Fire Resort ski and snowboard area has to offer you. Our snow report will be here for the most current snow conditions, trails and lifts info when we open. For current conditions by phone, call the Snow Phone 575 -377 -4222. Our Trail Map is also available for a offers mountain meadow style play with rolling fairways, meandering streams and p lenty of bunkers to challenge every level of golfer. The Angel Fire Resort Golf Course is open mid-May through mid-October and is recognized as one of the Southwest’s best 18 hole, par 72 public courses.
Recreation Areas - recreation areas near Angel Fire and the distance from Angel Fire:
Angel Fire Ski & Golf Resort - within Village limits Eagle Nest Lake State Park - 10 miles Cimarron Canyon State Park - 14 miles Colin Neblett Wildlife Area - Part of the Angel Fire Ski Area borders Colin Neblett Wildlife Area Carson National Forest - Part of Village borders Carson National Forest Coyote Creek State Park - 18 miles Vietnam Veterans Memorial - the first memorial built to honor Vietnam Veterans, located 1 mile from the Angel Fire Village limits. Please see Recreation in the accompanying Angel Fire Visitor Assistant
Recycling - The Village of Angel Fire recycles corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, car batteries, rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Please help the Village keep your solid waste fees down by placing these items in the recycling trailers located throughout the Village or bring them to the Transfer Station. The Village is still working on details to recycle other materials. Please see the enclosed brochure to see the local disposal facts and rates for solid waste disposal and recycling.
Registering a Business - Business registration can be accomplished at Village Hall at 3388 Mountain View Blvd. Phone: 575-377- 3232 Fax: 575-377-3280.
Restaurants - There is a surprising variety of dining option in the Angel Fire area. Please see Dining in the accompanying Angel Fire Visitor Assistant
Schools and Registration - A birth certificate or passport, immunization records and proof of residency are required for school registration. Schools in the Angel Fire area consist of:
Early Childhood Learning Center 22 Sage Lane, Suite B Angel Fire, NM 87710 Type: Licensed Preschool Phone: (575) 377-6956 Drena Howe Eagle Nest Middle School Eagle Nest Elementary School 225 Lake Street 225 Lake Street Grades: 5 - 8 Grades: PK-4 Eagle Nest, NM 87718 Eagle Nest, NM 87718 Type: public Type: public Colfax County Colfax County Enrollment: 99 Enrollment: 115 Phone: (575) 377-6991 Phone: (575) 377-6991
Cimarron High School Moreno Valley High School 165 N. Collision Avenue 56 Camino Grande Rd. Grades 9 – 12 Grades 9 – 12 Cimarron, NM 87714 Angel Fire, NM 87710 Type Public Type Charter Colfax County Colfax County Enrollment 120 Enrollment 86 Phone (575) 376-2241 Phone (575) 377-3100
The Village Senior Center is located in the Multi -Purpose Building at 74 North Tomboy Drive, Eagle Nest, NM 87718 (12 short miles away). Lunches are served Monday through Friday at a reduced fee to those over the age of 60. Reservations should be called in to the Center the day before you plan to eat at the Center. Exercise equipment is available at the Center, as well as other activities. Please call for information regarding activities and times of opening. (M-F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm lunch 12:00 noon M-F except holidays)
Shopping – From one-of-a-kind artworks, to home décor items ... From that special gift for someone you love, to the basic grocery items, … so much is available right here in Angel Fire. Please see Shopping in the accompanying Angel Fire Visitor Assistant.
Solid Waste - Disposal Facts - Please see the enclosed brochure to see the local disposal fact and rates for solid waste disposal and recycling.
Taxes - The residential property tax rate in Angel Fire is 21.772%. The commercial property tax rate is 28.952% For information regarding taxes, contact the County Assessor’s office at 445-2314. Angel Fire has a 5% Lodgers Tax. The Municipal Gross Receipt Tax is 7.3125 percent.
New Mexico uses a four-bracket, graduated rate table for taxable income ranging from 1.7% to 5.3% of taxable income. New Mexico imposes a tax on the net income of every resident. Residents are taxed on the net income from employment, unearned income, gambling, pensions, annuities, and income from real or personal property in this state or from businesses located in this state. Non-residents are taxed on the net income from property, employment or business in New Mexico. New Mexico's personal income tax "piggybacks" on federal returns, using the federal adjusted gross income as its base. New Mexico used the same dollar amounts as the IRS for personal exemptions, standard deductions and itemized deductions.
Telephone Service - Qwest is the local telephone service provider. To order local residential service call 800-244-1111. To order small business service call, 800-603-6000
Cellular Phone service is currently available through Plateau, and AT&T. Cellular phone service availability is a rapidly changing market.
Transportation - Angel Fire is home to the Angel Fire Airport, owned by Colfax County. (See Aviation Services)
Amtrak terminal is located in Raton (approximately 80 miles northeast of Angel Fire), also stops in Las Vegas, NM 800-872- 7245
Morning Star Express, (575) 377-2507 now servicing the Albuquerque International Airport and the Santa Fe Airport to/from Angel Fire Village and the Town of Taos
Twin Hearts Express & Shuttle Service, 575-751-1201 provides shuttle service between Angel Fire and the Albuquerque International Airport. Charter service. www.twinheartstransportation.com
Trash Service - Angel Fire property owners and businesses are assessed a monthly fee for solid waste disposal of household trash. This fee is calculated to cover the disposal cost to the Village of Angel Fire for daily household trash, i.e. trash that fits into an ordinary garbage bag. Household trash may be brought to the Transfer Station or placed in one of the dumpsters located throughout the Village for this purpose. - Please see the enclosed brochure to see the local disposal fact and rates for solid waste disposal and recycling.
Vehicle Registration/Drivers License - Motor Vehicle Department service is provided by the Village of Angel Fire at 3388 Mountain View Blvd. Phone: 575-377-3232, Fax: 575-377-3280. Call for MVD Hours of Operations.
Veterinary Services - Angel Fire Small Animal Hospital, Phone: 575-377-3165
Visitor Center – (575) 377-6555 or (866) 668-7787 Office Hours: 7 days a week from 8:00 – 5:00. Information available pertaining to all aspects of tourism in Angel Fire Water - Water service is either through private wells or provided by the Village of Angel Fire . Phone: 575 -377 -3232, Fax: 575 -377 - 3280. Your bill can be paid via mail or by dropping it off at Village Hall in the Mini-Mart Plaza.
Weather - Angel Fire has all four seasons and celebrates them all! Spring and summer offer an average annual precipitation of 7" with moderate temperatures varying from early morning lows in the mid-forties to mid-afternoon highs of 75 degrees with very low humidity levels. Summer requires a sweater or light jacket for cool evenings and maybe an umbrella for occasional mountain showers. Fall is brisk and dry. Winter temperatures are generally moderate, averaging mid-thirties daytime to mid- teens in the early morning. Average annual snowfall is 140" in the valley and over 200" in the ski area.
WIFI Hotspots and/or Internet Computer Access - Internet Access, either with a computer for your use or with a WIFI hotspot, is available at the following locations.
Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce - Centro Plaza – 575-377-6661 with a computer with internet access available for your use.
Angel Fire Resort Lobby - 10 Miller Lane – 575-377-6401 with computers with internet access available for your use, also coffee house.
First National Bank of New Mexico Community Room - First National Place – 575-377-3077 A WIFI hotspot with a computer available for your use.
Remax Bella Tierra – 10 N. Angel Fire Rd. – 575-377-1919 – A WIFI hotspot
Shuter Library - 3 South Angel Fire Road 575-377-6755 - A WIFI hotspot and computers with internet access available for your use.
Zeb’s Restaurant - 3431 Mountain View Blvd 575-377-6358 A WIFI hotspot.
Youth Organizations - There are many teams and organization for the local youths to be involved in. This is a great way to become involved in the community and meet wonderful people who share your interests.
Team Angel Fire Ski & Snowboard (Ages 4 – 19 open to all levels novice to expert) @ Angel Fire Resort – Carrie Belichick (575) 377-3555 Angel Fire Youth Soccer Greg Nesbit – 377-3959 4-H Club Barbara Arko – 575-595-0729 Junior Golf Association Angel Fire Resort Golf Pro Joel Jaress - (575) 377-1544 Scouts/Boy & Cub Scouts Cub Scouts Shay Tibljas - 377-3865 Boy Scouts Greg Nesbit - 377-3959