Angel Fire on My Mind

Things are happening in Angel Fire

2010-08-20T11:48:00.010-06:00

Summertime is winding down here in Angel Fire and we are expecting a spectacular display of color this Fall. There is still so much to do in Angel Fire. In September we start off with Bikes, Blues and Brews at the Angel Fire Resort.

On September 4th popular microbrews and craft beers, a Harley Davidson motorcycle showcase, great live music and a BBQ will be the main attractions. The Moreno Valley Parade of Homes will also be on September 4th and you can get maps to all of the homes on display at the Visitor Center on Saturday and Sunday.

Next up, September 9-12, is the ASPE Paranormal Symposium with world-famous speakers on different paranormal activities and aspects.

At the end of the month is Fishfest at Eagle Nest Lake. This annual event draws fishing enthusiasts from around the Southwest to try their luck.

Then to start off the month of October will be the Angel Fire Peak Challenge featuring a 10K run and a cross-country mountain bike race all in the same weekend. This is also considered by most to be the peak of the color change in and around Angel Fire.

Make you plans now to be in Angel Fire for any or all of these fun and exciting events.

SUMMERTIME!

2010-06-19T10:45:00.007-06:00

Cool days beat the heat in Angel Fire! The weather has been excellent to enjoy the day outdoors with the family. Daytime temperatures have been in the mid 70's with very little humidity. The mountain bike courses are great, fishing has been great (catching trout every day) and the golf course is in great shape. The new Angel Fire Resort Country Club has added a lot to the golfing experience, too!

Every weekend there is some special event to enjoy and it looks like Angel Fire SummerFest and Balloon Rally will be one of the biggest weekends of the summer on August 6-8. But before that gets here we have fireworks over the Eagle Nest Lake on July 4th, ArtsFest is July 9-11, High Country Arts Festival is July 24 & 25 in Eagle Nest and "A Taste of Enchantment" returns to Angel Fire on July 31st. Then we have Music from Angel Fire beginning on August 20th!

Take a break from the heat! Come on up and enjoy the cool fresh air and experience all that is Angel Fire!

There is plenty to do in and around Angel Fire

2010-04-01T11:37:00.007-06:00

Spring, Summer and Fall in Angel Fire is a great time to get out and enjoy Mother Nature. The fresh mountain air and great views are a bonus to the mountain biking, golf, hiking, fishing, four-wheeling and horseback riding. Not to mention the myriad of arts and crafts exhibits, music concerts and natural photography opportunities.

And what better place to base your vacation (or get-away) than Angel Fire? There is so much to explore that you will want to stay an extra day, just to get in a little more adventure. Day trips from Angel Fire can give you an opportunity to explore some of the best that New Mexico has to offer. Check out the day trips on our website for ideas to incorporate into your vacation.

Spring brings more snow

2010-03-10T10:15:00.004-07:00

This Winter and now into the Springtime, Angel Fire has been fortunate to receive a great amount of dry powder snow. Even now, Spring Break will be fantastic skiing and boarding because we get a storm through the area every few days. The roads are open, so plan now to get away and ski one more time this Winter. And if this will be your first time to ski this Winter, you will have a blast and experience some great snow conditions for skiing and boarding.

Here in Angel Fire, we are also making plans for a great summer. Check back often on our Calendar of Events, as we put more on each day.

Something is going on in Angel Fire

2010-02-05T07:09:00.014-07:00

It seems we always have something going on in Angel Fire. There are events, and races planned for every weekend, and many weekdays for the rest of ski season. The really tough decision is trying to decide what you want to do! And if that isn't bad enough, you have to take time out for a sleigh ride or snowmobile trek into the Carson National Forest; dinner with friends up at the Sunset Grille to watch the night skiers; checking out what new clothes are at the Sweet Shirt Shop or just relaxing at En Fuego listening to Paul play the baby grand piano in the evenings.

New this winter, along with the Night Skiing is Friday Knight Lights hosted by Experience Snowboard. Jam in the new freestyle park every Friday night with the guys from Experience Snowboards and pick up some great tips. Twin Tip Nation also has No Drama Days throughout the season which allows you to ride with the pros and pick up tricks and tips.

When winter ends, we don't stop. The new Angel Fire Resort Country Club and Golf Course is scheduled to open May 1, 2010. There will be mountain bikes all over the mountain for the Chile Challenge Mountain Bike Race on June 5 and 6, 2010. We have plenty of fireworks and parades in the Enchanted Circle for the 4th of July and Angel Fire SummerFest is August 6-8, 2010. Make plans now to vacation with us and have some fun!

Angel Fire moves into Winter fun

2009-12-12T15:01:00.002-07:00

The lights are on and we are having fun on the mountain! Yes, Angel Fire has the only ski area in New Mexico with night skiing and tubing and people are taking advantage of the night and the fun.

The early season snows and the excellent grooming by the snow makers and groomers have once again given us great skiing and snowboarding conditions.

We have been planning for you to arrive. Angel Fire Resort has been busy putting together a list of fun and exciting weekends and festivals for the upcoming year.

The newest festival planned for this year is the Powderkeg Mountain Festival, January
22-31, 2010. Ten days of music, skiing, fun and games and radio station remote broadcasts. Make your plans to be a part of this awesome event.

Angel Fire Resort has also just announced that they are returning the Angel Fire Shovel Race Championships during the 43rd Ski Season on February 6, 2010. Get out that snow shovel, wax it up and try your luck in this fast and fun race down the mountain.

Angel Fire will again host Mardi Gras in Angel Fire, February 13-16, 2010. For those Louisiana skiers, we have as much fun as New Orleans, but not in your backyard. We take over the whole mountain and have our own mountain celebration! Bring your beads and costumes and party with us.

Another new event announced recently is slated for March 17, 2010. That is St. Patricks Day, and the event is Shamrocks and Swimsuits. We have not gotten many details for this one yet, but it is purported to be a fun day of skiing and boarding on the slopes and parties throughout the day. Bring your swimsuit and board or skis and have fun on the mountain.

Angel Fire looks forward to being your home away from home so bring the whole family. There a great shopping and dining along with enjoying all the recreation.

Fall Is In The Air

2009-09-21T14:19:00.008-06:00

It's another beautiful day here in Angel Fire. Our lovely aspens are beginning to turn golden, and in another couple of weeks the mountainsides will be on fire (so to speak!) with spectacular color. The elk are bugling, and soon they'll begin congregating on the golf course in the evenings. What a sight! Don't you wish you were here?

It's been a good summer, and as we enjoy another gorgeous fall we're all starting to think "snow." In fact we're supposed to get some overnight, though we have plenty of cool sunny days left for hiking, biking, fishing, ATV or horseback riding. And let's not forget the amazingly starry nights! How many constellations can you identify? Hmmmm . . . maybe it's time to think about coming to visit.

By the way, we're looking for pictures of Angel Fire in action -- people having fun, people doing business, our excellent array of wildlife, and so on. We're creating brand new websites for tourism and economic development, and we are also starting work on our 2010 Angel Fire Visitors Guide, and pictures are worth a thousand words, as the saying goes. Got something you think we could use? We'd love to see it. You can email your pix to Jimmy Linton, our Visitor Center manager, at jimmy@AngelFireFun.com. Don't forget to include your name and contact information!

We have a new Facebook page, too. Consider this your invitation to become a FAN of the Angel Fire Visitor Center.