Our commitment is to improve the world around us. Here's how we help.
Red Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) www.kw.com/kw/redday is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our local communities. Each year, on the second Thursday in May, we devote our time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which we serve. From painting Village signs and preparing public gardens, we are devoted to bringing this community closer together through acts of service.
KW CARES www.kwcares.org is a 501c3 public charity funded by Keller Williams associates. The charity provides emergency financial assistance to members of the world-wide KW family in need due to sudden emergencies and other charities. KW Cares is at the heart of Keller Williams Culture in action – finding and serving a higher purpose of business through charitable giving in the offices and communities where Keller Williams associated live and work. Keller Williams Angel Fire Realtors donate a percentage of our commissions to KW CARES.
SHUTER LIBRARY www.shuterlibrary.net Keller Williams Angel Fire is a major sponsor of Shuter Library donating $1,000 each year and supporting fundraising events with additional donations of money, time and auction items. Johnese Turri serves on the Fundraising Committee. Angel Fire Community Library was started in 1978 in a back room of the Angel Fire Country Club by seven devoted ladies. Over the next few years determined community members did extensive planning and fund-raising. Angel Fire Resort donated the land to build the library and Shuter Construction built the library at cost. Countless volunteers donated time, energy and money into getting the new library up and running. In July 2002, the brand new 3,000 square foot Shuter Library opened to the public.
Today, Shuter Library is an independent, incorporated and registered 501(c)(3) organization. Shuter Library is a private library, meaning it is not funded through municipal taxes. Instead, most of the revenues come from donations, volunteer fund-raising efforts, and fees charged to patrons for some services. We are open to the public and our basic services are still free of charge, including children's books and limited usage of computers. Shuter Library receives steady use by some 2,500 year-round and seasonal patrons --a remarkable usage since Angel Fire only has about 1,200 full-time residents. Shuter Library was rated second in the country for its budget class, receiving the highest five star award from The Library Journal. We serve over 22,000 visitors per year. We do all this at considerably less cost per capita than nearby municipal libraries.
MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE Stuart (2yrs) and Stephanie (4yrs) have both served on the Board of Directors and KWAF has helped sponsor Walk for Music fundraiser. MFAF’s Summer Festival plays a leading role in the cultural life of the rural communities of Northern New Mexico by presenting world-class chamber music through concerts and educational programs. Year after year, Artistic Director Ida Kavafian brings together performing artists and young “rising star” musicians from across the United States to rehearse and present concerts in a variety of intimate venues and educational centers where audiences of all ages and backgrounds experience the power and excitement of live music. While Angel Fire is the official home of the Festival, each August you will find nearly 60 world-class concerts and outreach events throughout the rural Northern New Mexico communities, including Angel Fire, Taos, Raton and Las Vegas. The 31st Summer Music Festival is August 15-31 2014
Local Government, Leadership and Committees Stuart Hamilton served on the Village Council and as Mayor from 2008 – 2012. Tara Chisum served as co-chair of the Angel Fire Sustainability Committee for 4 years and was awarded Activist of the Year by the NM Recycling Coalition. Lisa Mitchell serves on the Angel Fire Proud Beautification Committee.
ANGEL FIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KWAF is a Chamber Member and supporter. Johnese Turri is the Team Leader for the Ambassador Program and volunteers in the Chamber office weekly.
TAOS COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS Tara, Stuart and Stephanie have all served on the Board of Directors. Tara is past chair of the MLS Committee and Stuart is the 2014 President.
