Angel Fire, New Mexico Explained

Official Name:Angel Fire, New Mexico
Motto:"Reach New Heights"
Settlement Type:Village
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:New Mexico
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Colfax
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:BJ Lindsey
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1982
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1986[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:74.71
Area Land Km2:74.61
Area Water Km2:0.10
Area Total Sq Mi:28.84
Area Land Sq Mi:28.80
Area Water Sq Mi:0.04
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1192
Population Density Km2:15.98
Population Density Sq Mi:41.38
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Coordinates:36.3789°N -105.2856°W
Elevation Ft:8882
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:87710
Area Code:575
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:35-03400
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2413529

Angel Fire is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,216 at the 2010 census.[3] It is a popular ski resort destination, with over 500acres of slopes. Angel Fire and nearby communities experience cold winter temperatures and mild temperatures in the summer.

To the north, off U.S. Route 64, is Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. Angel Fire is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway.

Geography

Angel Fire is located in southwestern Colfax County. The village center is in the valley of Cieneguilla Creek, with housing developments climbing mountain slopes to the east and west. Angel Fire Resort, entirely within the village limits, is on the east side of the valley, with a base elevation of and a summit elevation of . Agua Fria Peak, with a summit elevation of, rises to the southeast of the ski area; the summit is near the southeast corner of the village limits.

The village limits extend north as far as U.S. Route 64 at a point south of Eagle Nest. To the west, US 64 climbs over Palo Flechado Pass in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and leads to Taos. New Mexico State Road 434 connects the center of Angel Fire with US 64 to the north and leads south from the village center to Mora.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Angel Fire has a total area of 75km2, of which 74.9km2 is land and 0.1km2, or 0.14%, is water.[3]

Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,048 people, 462 households, and 340 families residing in the village. The population density was 36.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 61.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the village was 90.46% White, 0.19% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 4.48% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.12% of the population.

There were 462 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 38.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $48,250, and the median income for a family was $56,125. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $26,429 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,614. About 6.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Angel Fire has a warm-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Angel Fire was 92F on June 29, 1998, and July 13, 2004, while the coldest temperature recorded was -39F on February 3, 2011.

Education

The school district is Cimarron Municipal Schools.[5]

Transportation

Angel Fire is served by the Angel Fire Airport (AXX). Its runways, numbered 17 and 35, have paved lengths of 8900by and are jet capable. The airport is managed and maintained by Ross Aviation/Pearce Enterprises and can accommodate corporate and private aircraft. UNICOM is 122.8. By elevation, Angel Fire Airport is the fifth highest in the United States.[6] The airport briefly saw scheduled airline service during the winter of 1986/1987 by Mesa Airlines with a single flight to Albuquerque using a 19-seat Beechcraft 1900 aircraft.[7]

Events

Every summer, the Village of Angel Fire hosts Music from Angel Fire, which has been presenting chamber music concerts to local communities since 1984. Angel Fire venues include the United Church of Angel Fire, Angel Fire Baptist Church and Angel Fire Community Center.

Every summer, the Village of Angel Fire hosts Angel Fire Fest, which has been presenting chamber music concerts to local communities since 2021. It has a vibe described as "chill" and a fun atmosphere.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Angel Fire Fast Facts . September 22, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071123205345/http://www.afgov.com/index.asp?nid=90 . November 23, 2007 .
  2. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 12, 2022.
  3. Web site: Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Angel Fire village, New Mexico. https://archive.today/20200212193440/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3503400. dead. February 12, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. October 22, 2014.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  5. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Colfax County, NM. U.S. Census Bureau. September 5, 2022.
  6. http://www.sangres.com/newmexico/colfax/angelfire/airport.htm Angel Fire Airport, Angel Fire, New Mexico
  7. Mesa airlines timetable January 1, 1987