Angel Fire Resort was established in 1967 and Angel Fire Village was incorporated with the state as a municipality in 1986.
Population
From US Census Bureau, Census 2000
1,048 year-round residents - population can swell to 10,000+ during holidays.
Land Specs.
Land Area: 18,000 acres Base Elevation: 8,600 ft Summit Elevation: 10,677ft
Surrounding Mountain Elevation
Agua Fria Peak 11,086 ft.
Baldy Peak 12,441 ft.
Wheeler Peak 13,167 ft.
Driving Distances
| New Mexico Cities | Miles | Drive Time | Out of State Cities | Miles |
| Albuquerque | 150 | 3 hrs | Amarillo | 260 |
| Santa Fe | 95 | 2 hrs | Austin | 780 |
| Las Vegas | 85 | 2 hrs | Dallas | 625 |
| Raton | 80 | 2 hrs | Denver | 300 |
| Mora | 40 | 1 hr | El Paso | 420 |
| Red River | 35 | 40 min | Houston | 945 |
| Taos | 27 | 40 min | Kansas City | 700 |
| Eagle Nest | 15 | 15 min | Wichita | 500 |
| Black Lake | 7 | 10 min | Tulsa | 620 |
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 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.
Road and Sky Conditions
Angel Fire Airport is located at the north end of the Village. Runway: 8,900' x 100' (AXX), (17-35 ASPH), (UNICOM 122.8), LAT N36 25.24'. LONG W105 17.40'. Pilot radio-activated PLASI approach; elevation is 8,382' with prevailing winds from the west; owned by Colfax County; hangar available. Fuel: 100LL/JET A. Daily commercial flights available into Albuquerque International Airport (152 miles south). For more info log onto www.airnav.com To see our local airport weather station click here.
Road Conditions: 800-432-4269 New Mexico This link lets you look by region or the whole state, click pull down menu, Angel Fire is in Northeast
Colfax County Road Conditions: (505) 445-8292
Angel Fire Police: (505) 377-3214
