Angel Fire, New Mexico
Angel Fire is a village of 1,111 people in Colfax County, New Mexico, founded in 1967.
Why visit Angel Fire
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Angel Fire Resort, Agua Fria Peak and Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 124 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Angel Fire
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Angel Fire
Angel Fire is a village in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2020 census. Angel Fire Resort is a popular skiing and snowboarding destination, with over 500 acres (2.0 km2) of slopes. Angel Fire and nearby communities experience cold winter temperatures and mild temperatures in the summer.
From the Wikipedia article Angel Fire, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Angel Fire Resort
Ski area · 1.1 mi
Ski resort in New Mexico, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
Monument and historic site · 4.7 mi
War memorial located near Angel Fire, New Mexico, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes8
Enchanted Circle Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
Microbrewery=yes
20 Sage Lane, Angel Fire
12:00-21:00
Pub 'n Grub
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
52 North Angel Fire Road, angel fire
17:00-21:00
The Bakery @ Angel Fire
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
3420 NM-434, Angel Fire
07:00-14:00
Angel Fired Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 1.9 mi
3375 Mountain View Boulevard, Angle Fire
Where to stay4
Elk Horn Lodge of Angel Fire
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
3377 Mountain View Boulevard, Angle Fire
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Mountain View Mall
Shopping center · 1.9 mi
3375 Mountain View Boulevard, Angel Fire
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Angel Fire
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 9°F | 1.5 in | 24.3 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 12°F | 1.5 in | 21.4 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 22.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 15.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 32°F | 1.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 38°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 36°F | 2.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 27°F | 1.6 in | 6.4 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 18°F | 1.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 11°F | 1.5 in | 21.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Angel Fire 1S (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Colfax County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2022-05-04: Wildfires, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Mudflows, And Debris Flows (Fire)
- 2022-04-28: Cook'S Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-01: Ute Park Fire (Fire)
- 2014-10-29: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Angel Fire Airport (AXX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Eagle Nest 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Taos 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Taos Pueblo 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Ranchos de Taos 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Talpa 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Arroyo Seco 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Cimarron 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Red River 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Española 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Las Vegas 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Angel Fire 2, Davishan99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Chapel IMG 0448, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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