Angel Fire is a high-altitude haven, nestled in a valley 8,382 feet above sea level between mountains ranging from 11,086 to 13,161 feet. 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."

Whether you visit Angel Fire in winter or summer, enjoy! Escape the crowds and hectic pace of big cities, the heat and humidity of flatlands, the humdrum of everyday life. Experience the extraordinary; Angel Fire is where you'll find what you're looking for, any season of the year.

The Village of Angel Fire is home to approximately 1,100 year-round residents, with a like number of family dogs and browsing elk. Tourism is the primary industry, with visitors enjoying skiing on the mountain (snowboarding and snowbiking are allowed, too) and other winter recreational activities. Cool, dry summers are a delight. Temperatures rarely exceed 80 degrees, even in July and August.

Golf, fishing, hiking, birding, mountain biking, horseback riding and four-wheeling are just a few of the many adventures available right outside your door. A wide variety of family-oriented events dot the summer, including: a hot air balloon festival and air show, theatre, arts and crafts shows, music festivals and living history days. There's never a dull moment!

The Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce has a membership of more than 230, including a broad range of lodgers, from bed and breakfast facilities to condos, cabins, lodges, hotels and RV parks, as well as many conveniently-located ski and snowboard rental/retail shops, gift shops and restaurants. Angel Fire also has a full-service grocery store, pharmacy, health clinic, convenience store and three gasoline stations. The real estate community is especially active with real estate, mortgage and title companies, building contractors and suppliers. Seven churches provide worship opportunities in the area.

Angel Fire Airport (AXX) provides services through a fixed-base operator to private planes and charter aircraft. A weekly newspaper, advertising and software design companies, as well as CPAs, banks, insurance providers, pet care services and home maintenance companies make Angel Fire a versatile community, able to provide you and your family with all you'll need during a visit, be it a weekend or a month of Sundays.

Facts about Angel Fire

CLIMATE
Angel Fire's climate is anyone's dream. 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 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° 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.

GROWTH
Angel Fire was established in 1967 and incorporated with the state as a municipality in 1986. Our most recent annexation brought our village limits to include over 18,000 acres. Three hundred and thirty three businesses are registered in the valley, and official records from November 2004 show we have 1,249 registered voters. Angel Fire has enjoyed steady growth both in population and revenues during recent years, with the corresponding amount of growing pains as we adjust to greater infrastructure demands.

Angel Fire has over 7,000 residential lots and commercial tracts with over 6,000 property owners, most of whom are part-time residents. There are 1,383 single-family homes in Angel Fire, and more than 800 condominiums. Although Angel Fire has a year-round population of 1,048 (2000 census), on any given winter holiday up to 10,000 people can be in town. We have 77 road miles accepted and maintained by the village.

Angel Fire's community leaders are attentive to the importance of controlled growth and proper zoning codes.