July festivities Angel Fire parade, first-ever skate festival, drone light show

Parading bikes, babes, trucks and horses, plus two new events – the Angel Fire Summer Skate Festival and the July 4th nonpyrotechnic drone light show, take place this first week of July.

The Overground Project is a nonprofit that will bring in mobile skate ramps for demos and practice, as well as have professional skateboarders doing demos, having competitions and giving classes for local and visiting children to learn at the skate festival.

Angel Fire Mayor Jo Mixon said the festival “is a precursor to get people excited about skateboarding.” Mixon heard that the skating event is so nice, the Village hopes to make it an annual event that brings more visitors each year.

According to Overground online, the mobile ramp has been “used for events and demonstrations around the U.S. for clients such as Thrasher Magazine, the San Francisco Giants, Fort Hood Army post and many other city and private events.”

The skate festival will be located where a new dog park is going in (the actual location still to be announced).

July 4

Last year’s parade was a huge success so get ready for the second annual July 4th parade, starting at 11 a.m.on Bill Burgess Blvd (AKA North Angel Fire Road). Every vehicle imaginable – from twoand four-leggeds, to bikes, trikes, trucks, trailers and automobiles were on board with the red, white and blue.

Participate in the parade or bring your lawn chairs to watch! Info at 575-3776555 or angelfirenm.org.

July 4

Drone light shows are the fireworks of the future, is what Mayor Mixon implies, in response to residents’ current reactions to fireworks proposals. Given the devastation of the Hermits Peak–Calf Canyon prescribed burns last year, the Village of Angel Fire and Angel Fire Resort coordinated to present this first-ever drone show celebration.

Drone light shows are computer programmed to make desired formations, and reportedly, pretty much any image or effect can be imitated. Light show drones have a bright LED light that can change colors and create lighting effects, like flashing or fading.

Drone light shows are also kind to nature, and both domestic and wild animals. Whereas fireworks are known to create terrifying noise, smoke and even wild fires.

But, the weather has to be right. Big wind or slight rain shuts them down. So hope for the best weather possible folks, for a show that promises joy and independence for all.

Info at 575-377-6555 or angelfirenm.org. — staffreport

ANGEL FIRE CONCERTS AND EVENTS

FREE OPEN REHEARSAL

Angel Fire Community Center, Friday, August 18, 11 a.m.

VULNERABILITY AND PASSION OF YOUTH

Angel Fire Community Center, Saturday, August 19, 6 p.m.

FREE MUSIC 101 WITH JONATHAN COOPERSMITH

United Church of Angel Fire, Monday, August 21, 1:30 p.m.

TRAGIC LOVE

United Church of Angel Fire, Wednesday, August 23, 6 p.m.

FREE MEET THE COMPOSER WITH ANDY AKIHO

United Church of Angel Fire, Friday, August 25, 1:30 p.m.

Food, fun, and music when you join the musicians, their friends, and yours for dinner.

Angel Fire Community Center, Friday, August 25, 6 p.m., $35

IDA AND STEVE RETURN

Angel Fire Community Center, Saturday, August 26, 6 p.m.

SALON CONCERT

Angel Fire Community Center, Sunday, August 27, 2 p.m.

FREE MUSIC 102 WITH JONATHAN COOPERSMITH

United Church of Angel Fire, Monday, August 28, 1:30 p.m.

SORROW AND JOY

Angel Fire Baptist Church, Wednesday, August 30, 6 p.m.

FINALE

Angel Fire Community Center, Thursday, August 31, 6 p.m.

VOICES FROM THE HEART

Taos Community Auditorium, Thursday, August 17, 6 p.m.

LYRICISM AND SINCERITY

Taos Community Auditorium, Thursday, August 24, 6 p.m.

FREE YOUNG GENIUS Schuler Theater, Raton, Sunday, August 20, 3 p.m.

Call (575) 377-3233 with questions.

Tickets available online at www.musicfromangelfire.org/tickets beginning July 1, 2023. Tickets available at office beginning July 17; ticket prices increase August 1, 2023. Call 575-377-3233 with questions. Office address: 3382 Mountain View Blvd, Suite C, Angel Fire, NM 87710.