Angel Fire, New Mexico Adventure Guide 2017-2018

Angel Fire NM 2018 ADVENTURE GUIDE

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ou might come here for the stunning alpine sunsets, the play

of light on the peaks for which Angel Fire is named. Or the vibrant outdoor adventures during any of the four magical seasons of the year. Or maybe just to ditch the city and fall in with

We’re a quaint and quiet mountain town most of the time, unless there’s a festival or a big race going down.

From world-class downhill biking to world-class chamber music, it’s a great place to recharge. You’ll meet lots of

our laid-back lifestyle. And of course

friendly folks with plenty of ways for

there’s the epic natural beauty, the

loving mountain life. So glad you could

wildflowers, the wildlife.

make it.

Welcome

MEET HAWK

Director of Ski Patrol, zipline, and fly-fishing adventures

at Angel Fire Resort, Hawk is the consummate mountain man. Except for a brief stint in Belize, he has never lived below 8,500 feet, and for years spent over 300 days a year on snow. Born in Transylvania, he grew up with no TV, no computer, no video games – the mountains were his playground.

His hobbies of skiing, climbing, fishing, and guiding turned into a passion, and then a profession. “I love the beauty of the Moreno Valley, the different cultures, history, and diversity of people here,” he said. His avalanche rescue dog, Shadow, a mascot of sorts at the Resort, loves alpine living as well. He

meet a local

even loads himself on the quad lift, but only if someone has swept the snow off the seat.

Winter

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rab a cup of java and fuel up for a day of tearing up the slopes.

Tons of snow and sunshine. Plenty of glades, groomed trails and killer terrain parks. And braving the elements is

SKIING

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S N OW B OA R D I N G

SNOWSHOEING NORDIC SKIING SNOWMOBILING

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SLEDDING

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TUBING |

SLEIGH RIDES

easy here under a serious winter sun.

You don’t have to drive a long way to the slopes; you can see the mountain

ICE FISHING SNOWBIKING

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BUILD A SNOWMAN |

T E L E -T R E K K I N G

from your porch.

Have a blast hunting for freshies and hidden packs of pow. The hot chocolate will be waiting.

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Summer

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ummertime and the living is as

RAFTING

easy as you want to make it.

HIKING

Sun-drenched days slide into cool summer nights. And who doesn’t love a good afternoon thunderstorm to

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ROCK CLIMBING

CHAIRLIFT RIDES

M OTO R C YC L E R I D I N G B I R D WAT C H I N G

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keep things fresh and green. You

FOUR WHEELING

can’t beat the cool mountain climate,

M O U N TA I N B I K I N G

perfect for all the high octane action.

Ziplines and downhill riding. Back country hikes. Farmer’s markets and music in the park. Or just sit back on the deck with a little wine and watch a fiery sunset.

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FISHING

AT V T O U R S |

HUNTING |

H O R S E B AC K R I D I N G DISC GOLF

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TENNIS

LIVE MUSIC

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Wide Open Spaces

MEET NANCY

Longtime local (here since the 1970s) Nancy Burch is a

long way from her roots—Long Island, New York—not just in terms of land, but in spirit as well. For years, she has been living the life of a cowgirl, operating Roadrunner Tours with guided horse rides, sleigh rides, outfitting, and more.

She loves hanging out in the mountains and sharing her local knowledge with all the friendly folks – locals and visitors alike – on favorite alpine trails. She has a menagerie of animals from alpacas to orphan dogs. Nancy’s known for her laid-back nature, friendly smile, and willingness to help. In fact, when we met with her, she was bolting out the door in a flurry to help an elderly friend in need.

meet a local

“It’s beautiful here, but people really make the place,” she said.

W

ander along wooded trails,

bugling, coyotes howling, or just tap

alpine meadows, cool

into an overpowering peace, immense

creeksides, and lakes. Snap off the

silence. You don’t have to talk to Siri;

end of a pine needle and breathe deep.

you can commune with something

Smells like Mother Nature. Wilderness

much more real. Get wild and snap

is all around with lots of green and

plenty of selfies for friends and

wide open spaces. You might catch elk

family‌ you get the picture.

Festivals

FEBRUARY 2018

JUNE 2018

3 W ORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOVEL RACES

16-18 BALLOONS OVER ANGEL FIRE

In the early years of skiing at Angel Fire, groomers rode their snow shovels down the slopes after work.

Now it has grown into a World Championship event.

Hot air balloons in mass ascensions each morning float above the Moreno Valley.

Unforgettable Balloon Glow. Crews needed.

BalloonsOverAngelFire.com

22-26 M ILITARY WINTERFEST Five days of snow-filled fun, live entertainment, savory food and military discounts. Highlighting the national Veterans Wellness and Healing Center of Angel Fire. Facebook.com/pg/MilitaryWinterfest

MAY 2018 26-28 M EMORIAL DAY AT THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL The Vietnam Veterans Memorial hosts hundreds of people celebrating servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

JULY 2018 1 ANGEL FIRE ADVENTURE MARATHON Fourth Angel Fire Adventure Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and Happy Feet Kids Run! Breathtaking scenery.

AUGUST 2018 18-SEPT. 2 MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE The world-class chamber music festival, Music from Angel Fire, has earned the reputation as one of our country’s elite.

MusicFromAngelFire.org

DECEMBER 2017

JULY 2018

8 S ki Area Opens

1 A ngel Fire Adventure Marathon

24 C hristmas Eve Torchlight Parade

4 E agle Nest July 4th Parade and

31 N ew Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade

Fireworks over Eagle Nest Lake 13-15 A ngel Fire ArtsFest

JANUARY 2018

21 A ngel Fire Garden Tour

1-7 College Ski Week

26-28 N ational Hispanic Scholarship

26-28 Big Ol’ Texas Weekend

Golf Tournament 28-29 H igh Country Arts & Crafts Festival

FEBRUARY 2018 3 W orld Championship Shovel Races

AUGUST 2018

9-13 M ardi Gras in Angel Fire

4-5 H abla Tamale Festival

22-26 Military WinterFest

18-Sept. 2 M usic from Angel Fire 24-26 A ngel Fire Food & Wine Round-Up

MARCH 2018

25 B ulls N’ Broncs Charity Golf Tournament

25 Ski Area Closes

SEPTEMBER 2018 MAY 2018

1 M emorial Brick Laying and

16 A ngel Fire Golf Course opens

Run for the Wall Riders Reunion

18-19 R un For The Wall

8 M illion Dollar Charity Golf Classic

19 O pening Day of Summer Activities

29 A rtUp Northern New Mexico Studio Tour

25-27 Demo Daze at the Mountain Bike Park 26-28 Memorial Day Weekend

OCTOBER 2018 21 C losing Day of Bike Park

JUNE 2018

28 Closing of Angel Fire Golf Course

9-10 S cott Enduro Cup MTB Race 15 C ool Summer Nights Concert Series begins 17 Angel Fire Art + Farmers’ Market begins 23 H oly Angels Benefit Golf Tournament 23-25 RoughRiders 200

Calendar

Day Trips ENCHANTED CIRCLE

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ith Angel Fire as base camp, any direction you head will

keep your motor running for the day’s

NORTH – Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Eagle

exploration.

Nest, Elizabethtown (Wheeler Peak behind),

Within New Mexico, known as

Bobcat Pass, Red River, Questa, Red River Fish Hatchery and Wild Rivers Recreation Area.

The Land of Enchantment, one of its

EAST – Cimarron State Park, The Palisades,

most famous designated scenic byways

historic Cimarron and St. James Hotel, Philmont

is called the Enchanted Circle. Explore

Scout Ranch, Valle Vidal.

SOUTH – Black Lake, film site for Lonesome

the 83-mile loop through mountains,

Dove, Coyote Creek State Park, Victory Alpaca

valleys, mesas, and national forest—

Ranch, Salman Ranch, a raspberry farm, Mora,

anchored by Wheeler Peak, highest in the state. Cultural and recreational activities are endless—discover what makes this region so spectacular.

Las Vegas, Fort Union National Monument.

WEST – Palo Flechado Pass, Taos Canyon, Taos and Taos Plaza, San Francisco de Asis Church, Taos Pueblo, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Taos Ski Valley.

I N F O R M AT I O N (866) 383-7961 R E S E R VAT I O N S (866) 383-7961 R V R E S O R T R E S E R VAT I O N S (888) 976-1541

Angel Fire Resort S

pend days worth sharing with the whole

S K I I N G & S N OW B OA R D I N G

family any time of the year at Angel

T E R R A I N PA R K S | N O R D I C C E N T E R

Fire Resort! Summer offers an escape from the heat with a variety of cool high-altitude activities including golf, zipline tours,

S L O P E S I D E L O D G I N G | R E S TA U R A N T S SKI SCHOOL | NIGHT SKIING | TUBING

fishing, paddle boarding, hiking, chairlift

WEDDINGS | CONFERENCE ROOMS

rides, and the largest bike park in the Rocky

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Mountains. Winter features sunny skies, powder snow and uncrowded trails for every ability level of skiing and snowboarding.

WO R L D - R E N OW N E D B I K E PA R K SCENIC CHAIRLIFT RIDES | DISC GOLF

Nordic skiing, tubing, sledding, and

ZIPLINE TOURS | RV RESORT

showshoeing allow the whole family to enjoy

T E N N I S | F LY F I S H I N G | H I K I N G

the scenic mountain landscape. Lodging condo and home rentals. Or stay comfortably

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ranges from a convenient slopeside hotel to

Fire RV Resort while enjoying all that this beautiful destination has to offer.

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KOKOPELLI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (855) 662-8152, (575) 377-1166 kokoproperty.com

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MONTE VERDE RV PARK/CAMPGROUND (575) 377-3404 monteverderv.com

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MOUNTAIN SERENITY RENTALS (214) 663-6143 mountainserenityrentals.com

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ANGEL FIRE NM CONDOS (505) 681-9450 angelfirenmcondos.com

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ANGEL FIRE RESORT MOUNTAIN RENTALS & PROPERTY (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401 angelfireresort.com

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ANGEL FIRE RENTALS (877) 377-1942, (575) 377-1942 angelfire-rentals.com

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BLACK BEAR LODGE (214) 270-4571 visitblackbearlodge.com

5B Home

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ANGEL FIRE RV RESORT (888) 976-1541 angelfirervresort.com ASPEN GOLD SUITES

(606) 373-3577

BRENDA’S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (575) 377-5917 angelfirelodging.com CHEATUM HOME

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LEITKO HOME VRBO.COM/1049386

NIGHTLY RESORTS (314) 808-5015 nightlyresorts.com

WILDFLOWER BED & BREAKFAST (575) 377-6869 wildflowernm.com

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Dining ANGEL FIRED PIZZA

THE LIFT CAFÉ & MARKET

3375 Mountain View Blvd.

575-377-2774

10 Miller Lane 575-377-6401

THE BAKERY & CAFÉ AT ANGEL FIRE

THE PAR & GRILL

3420 Mountain View Blvd.

575-377-3992

110 Country Club Dr. 575-377-4486

THE BUMP COFFEE & GOODIES

PIZZA STOP

3375 Mountain View Blvd.

575-377-1192

52 N. Angel Fire Rd. 575-377-6340

ELEMENTS

THE SHACK CAFÉ

110 Country Club Dr. 575-377-3055

3375 Mountain View Blvd.

575-425-9716

ENCHANTED CIRCLE BREWERY

SUBWAY

20 Sage Lane 505-216-5973

3373 Mountain View Blvd.

575-377-2354

H2 UPTOWN

SUMMIT HAUS

48 N. Angel Fire Rd. 575-377-1200

Atop Angel Fire Resort Ski Area and Mountain Bike Park 575-377-6401

HAIL’S HOLY SMOKE BBQ 3400 Mountain View Blvd.

575-377-9938

SUNSET GRILLE 10 Five Springs Rd. 575-377-6681

JEANETTE’S 3463 Mountain View Blvd.

505-504-1871

VILLAGE HAUS

THE LEAF & BEAN

At the base of Angel Fire Resort Ski Area 575-377-6401

52 N. Angel Fire Rd. 575-377-7012

ZEB’S

LEGENDS GRILL

3431 Mountain View Blvd.

575-377-6358

10 Miller Lane 575-377-4201

Outfitters Guide

ANGEL FIRE RESORT BIKE SHOP (575) 377-4243 AngelFireBikePark.com

MOUNTAIN SPORTS (877) 377-2376, (575) 377-3490 MountainSportsofAngelFire.com

ANGEL FIRE RESORT FLY FISHING (800) 633-7463, (575) 377-6401 AngelFireResort.com

ROADRUNNER TOURS (575) 377-6416 NancyBurch.com

ANGEL FIRE RESORT SKI RENTAL SHOP (575) 377-4291 AngelFireResort.com

SKI TECH (800) 531-7547, (575) 377-3213 SkiTechRentals.com

ANGEL FIRE RESORT GOLF SHOP ANGEL FIRE RESORT NORDIC CENTER (575) 377-4488 AngelFireResort.com

TRAILHEAD BIKE & SKI SHOP (575) 377-1010 AFTrailhead.com

BIG RIVER RAFT TRIPS (800) 758-3760, (575) 758-9711 BigRiverRafts.com COTTAM’S OF ANGEL FIRE (575) 377-3700 CottamsSkiShops.com HIGH COUNTRY SKI RENTALS (888) 606-6424, (575) 377-6424 AngelFireNM.com/HighCountry

VILLAGE SKI SHOP & SNOWBOARD RENTALS (800) 469-9327, (575) 377-2475 VillageSkiShop.com WHEELER PEAK LODGE (888) 308-3917, (575) 541-3014 WheelerLodge.com WINTER SPORTS (575) 377-6612 WinterSportsSkiShop.com

Village Info

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ur alpine lifestyle is awesome,

DENTIST

and our cool community’s a

B U S I N E S S - F R I E N D LY

great place to hang your hat, start a business, or raise a family. We’re committed to economic development,

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H E A LT H C A R E C L I N I C

ENTREPRENEURS

FIBER OPTICS

opportunities. Colfax County Airport

M E LT I N G P O T

8,382 feet. The 8,900 foot runway can handle single and twin-engine planes, plus corporate jets. Don’t forget the sunscreen, and drink plenty of fluids.

We’re a high-altitude town and love it.

M E LT I N G P O T

SHOPPING

E XC E L L E N T L I B R A RY

and there are plenty of employment is the fourth highest in the nation at

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CLEAN AIR VETERINARIAN

T O P - N O T C H E D U C AT I O N

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Vietnam Memorial

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fter learning of their son David’s death in Vietnam, the Dr. Victor

Westphall family founded the Vietnam

MILITARY WINTERFEST February 22-26 RUN FOR THE WALL May 18

Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

on a hill looking south to Angel Fire. It

May 26-28

became the nation’s first major Vietnam

MEMORIAL BRICK LAYING CEREMONIES

Memorial. Today, a memorial with free

September 1

admission, it has a national reputation as an invaluable site for veterans of all wars and their families. Photographs, banners,

& RFTW REUNION

NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY September 21 VETERANS DAY November 11

video and artifacts fill the 6,000 square foot center. Outside is a Huey helicopter.

Guided tours available. Visitor Center

VietnamVeteransMemorial.org

open 9-5 daily. Limited winter hours.

(575) 377-6900

ultiMED urgent medical care

Lesa Fraker MD PhD FACEP

Office 575.377.6570 Cell 505.603.4727

North Country

Real Estate Luxury Mountain Homes Condos • Cabins Vacation Rentals & Sales

575.377. 6651 AboutNorthCountry.com

Ski & Bike Shop 575. 377.1010

3420 Mountain View Blvd.

(Hwy 434)

AFTrailhead.com

PHOTO: JEFF CAVEN

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Owner/Medical Director Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician

care you can count on No appointment necessary 7 days a week Care for most illnesses and injuries X-rays, prescription meds, lab tests on site Oxygen & IV Therapies for Altitude Sickness Most insurances accepted

red river

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Join us at

The Bakery and Café of Angel Fire

575.377. 3992

RIGHT NEXT DOOR

FA-1 Ski Patrol Bldg.

575.377.1805 The ONLY certified Urgent Care Clinics in the Enchanted Circle

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Music from Angel Fire

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usic from Angel Fire is celebrating Season 35,

August 15 through Labor Day, 2018, featuring the finest classical concerts

AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Come hear what the world is talking about!

in Angel Fire, Taos, Las Vegas, and leads world-class musicians, and young

MusicFromAngelFire.org

artists in presenting a spectacular

(575) 377-3233

Raton. Artistic Director Ida Kavafian

concert series with free Youth and Community outreach programs, as well as two world premieres.

HORSES

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HORSES

Parade Homes of

ANGEL FIRE

YEAR ROUND HORSEBACK RIDING

Rides Hourly or Daily Breakfast or Dinner • Overnights Horse Drawn Wagons & Sleigh Rides Outfitter & Guide

NANCY BURCH’S ROADRUNNER TOURS

575-377-6416

ELK HORN LODGE

575-377-2811 nancyburch.rr@gmail.com

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Taos - Las Vegas - Pendaries - Angel Fire - Eagle Nest - Red River - Questa - Raton - DesMoines/Capulin

Eagle Nest

T

ucked between two state parks—Eagle

CLEAN AIR

Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon—

DROP-DEAD VIEWS

the Village of Eagle Nest is just 10 miles up the Moreno Valley from Angel Fire.

Uncrowded, friendly, fun for all ages, all

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WILDFLOWERS HIKING

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G AT E WAY M U S E U M

MICROBREWERY

seasons. World-class trout fishing in the

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lake and nearby streams. This year marks

ELIZABETHTOWN

FISHING

the 100th year anniversary of Eagle Nest dam. Visit the famous High Country Arts & Crafts Festival, Eaglefest Music Festival, July 4th extravaganza with fireworks over the lake, Ice Fishing Derby, Fish Fest, and Polar Bear Plunge New Year’s Day! Explore our mining history at the Enchanted Circle Gateway Museum.

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C I M A R R O N C A N YO N

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THE VILLAGE..Own CENTER! a Lifetime!

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