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Angel Fire Spirit
From mountain modern dEcor to handcrafted jewelry, local retail is booming
ANGEL FIRE is experiencing a retail renaissance, with exciting new storefronts joining perennial favorites. Whether you’re looking to out t your mountain retreat, nd the perfect gift or browse handmade art, this village’s small-business spirit is thriving.
As part-time resident Sharon Christopherson puts it, “It’s very exciting having new shops here in town.”
At the heart of this revival
is Lindsey Living, an upscale home décor and gift boutique extending the craftsmanship of Lindsey Homes. Located at 3365 Mountain View Blvd, it offers mountain-modern furnishings, unique decorative touches and creative gifts designed to help customers “love where you live.”
Just down the road, the Indigo Market brings a playful, eco-conscious vibe to Angel Fire. Co-owned by Jennifer Hoffmann and daughters Amanda Taylor and
Abigail Vogel, this boutique offers whimsical home goods, apparel and gifts that support local makers and emphasize sustainability.
For those seeking handcrafted treasures, Ponce de Leon Creations is a family-run jewelry gallery specializing in turquoise pieces that celebrate New Mexico’s rich heritage. They also offer ne cigars, vapes and cigar accessories.
Located in the Mountain View Mall, each piece is a unique
expression of beauty and craftsmanship.
Adding to the town’s diverse offerings, Off Grid Grow Co. Dispensary provides high-quality, sustainably cultivated cannabis products for both recreational and medicinal use, re ecting their commitment to environmental and community stewardship.
Whether you’re redecorating your condo or hunting for the perfect souvenir, Angel Fire’s eclectic retail mix makes shopping part of the adventure.
e goods that make a home good.
FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, and APPLIANCES.
Summer IGNITES in Angel Fire Music, adventure & a brand new venue
> ANGEL FIRE IS TURNING U P
the volume on summer fun with a packed calendar of events and the debut of a brand-new gathering space, Liberty Square Park. From live concerts to a celebration of the blues, the village is delivering more than just stunning views this season — it’s bringing the action.
Liberty Square: AN EVENT game-changer
ANGEL
FIRE’S NEWEST ADDITION,
Liberty Square Park, is set to rede ne the town’s event scene. Out tted with a massive 120-foot tent, a professional stage, and plenty of space for dancing, dining and mingling, Liberty Square was designed with one goal: bigger and better events.
“We’ve needed a larger venue for a long time,” says Tourism Director Greg Ralph. “Frontier Park is beautiful but limited. With Liberty Square, we nally have a place where the community and visitors can come together on a larger scale.”
Events Manager Brandon Prather agrees.
“It started as a temporary solution, but the vision is evolving,” he says. “We’re already seeing how this space can become the heart of Angel Fire—our gathering hub.”
Something for everyone LINED
4TH OF
with Angel Fire Aviation Week, June 13–21 — hotair balloons, free kites and gliders for kids, drone racing and an Aviation Expo at Angel Fire Airport. Plus, each Friday night, Liberty Square pulses with the Cool Summer Nights Concert Series, bringing acts like Revíva, Sim Balkey, Damn Tall Buildings, and the Rudy Boy Experiment to the stage.
“It’s free, it’s fun and it brings people together,” Prather says. “There’s nothing like live music in
Celebrating the Fourth & beyond
THE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND packs a punch with a parade and music on July 4, followed on July 5 with a community pancake breakfast, more music and a dazzling Drone Light Show replacing
traditional reworks
Then comes BluewsFest (July 11–12), a two-day celebration of blues music and New Mexico craft brews, capped by a performance from none other than the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
July closes with the Angel Fire Skate Festival, a skate-centric music fest headlined by hip-hop artist Homeboy Sandman and featuring pro demos, clinics and a custom-built skate sculpture.
For Labor Day Weekend, Angel Fire partners with the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center for a Veterans Appreciation Weekend, featuring a brick installation at the Memorial, family BBQ, 5K race, shing derby, and more concerts at Liberty Square.
built on events & connection
GREG RALPH EMPHASIZES these events are about more than just entertainment.
“Tourism drives our economy. These events help people discover Angel Fire — and once they’re here, they fall in love with it.”
Volunteers are a key part of the effort.
“We’re looking for locals to help us create an unforgettable experience,” Prather adds. “It’s a great way to get involved and be part of the community spirit.” For a full schedule, vendor applications or to volunteer, see VISITANGELFIRENM.COM
We proudly celebrate the same small town charm people have loved for more than a century. Come see what all the fuss is about.
Park it at Olympic Park
ANGEL FIRE’S OLYMPIC PARK is a community hub for recreation and festivals. This year’s Summerfest — July 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — features a dunk tank, bounce houses, water slides, cotton candy and live music. Year-round, Olympic Park is a great spot to let kids run wild at the playground or shoot hoops.
Horseback rides and forest trails
SADDLE UP with Roadrunner Tours for a horseback journey through Carson National Forest. From gentle one-hour rides to the all-day high meadows tour with mountain-top lunch, these guided rides are tailored for families. For kids new to horses, the barn tour and beginner sessions offer a safe and memorable intro. And don’t miss the chuck-wagon tours, where scenic rides end with a cowboy meal cooked reside.
Read all about it
SHUTER LIBRARY of Angel Fire hosts a summer reading program, a weekly story time, and is a sign-up location for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age ve, no matter their family’s income. shuterlibrary.net.
Natureinspired crafts & exploration
WANT TO UNPLUG and tap into creativity? Try a nature scavenger hunt, create art with berry paint or craft a hiking stick adorned with wild owers. Inspired by the area’s lush surroundings, these hands-on activities get kids excited about the outdoors — and don’t require Wi-Fi.
Cast a line
ASK AARON MILUM how to spend a perfect day in Angel Fire, and fishing is sure to top the list. A lifelong fisherman who grew up fishing in Texas and learned to fly fish in New Mexico, Milum now calls Angel Fire home — and its waters his playground.
“I fish Monte Verde Lake all the time,” Milum says. “It’s a great spot to unwind after work, cast a fly and hang out with friends.”
Stocked with trout throughout the summer and equipped with a well-supplied Boat House, Monte Verde is ideal for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
SWING AT ALTITUDE
FOR RICH HILL, golfing in Angel Fire isn’t just about fresh mountain air and long drives: It’s about local
Wheeler Peak.
Hill says the course has come a long way since his early days.
“They used to have dirt cart paths. Now they’re all paved. And they’ve got a great greenskeeper, Scott Anagnostelis. It’s really well maintained.”
Angel Fire hosts lessons and clinics for all ages. Add in practice facilities, PGA instruction, a well-stocked pro shop, and après-golf eats at the Par & Grill, and Angel Fire Resort’s course stands out as one of New Mexico’s most enjoyable mountain golf destinations. Just don’t forget to hydrate and bring a windbreaker — the weather, like the game, is full of surprises.
Trek the high country
FOR LYNN GREGORY, hiking in Angel Fire isn’t just a hobby — it’s a way of life. She’s explored Greenbelt and mountain trails with her Leonberger dogs and fellow members of the Moreno Valley Trekkers.
“Being in the forest is just the only way to be,” she says.
Gregory says Angel Fire’s Greenbelt Trails are hard to beat.
“I’ve hiked all of them over and over because I love them,” she says, listing favorites like the Oeste Vista Trail for its valley views and a fun route she calls the “Bear Circle,” a loop that links Deer, Coyote and Bear Trails. These interconnected trails offer gentle to moderate terrain — perfect for casual strolls or family hikes.
For more seasoned adventurers, Gregory suggests tackling the challenging Enlightenment Trail.
“We always try to do Enlightenment a couple times a year,” she says, though she now skips the (optional) return trip on the Chile Express chairlift. “I’d rather hike back down!”
Beyond resort terrain, Gregory and the Trekkers also explore off-the-beaten-path trails like Ho Chi Minh, Elliot Barker and routes that lead into Carson National Forest. Summer hikes are weekly and inclusive, with options for every ability level and even women-only outings.
Home brews
NUCKOLLS BREWING EXPANDS TO ANGEL FIRE
> ANGEL FIRE’S CRAFT BEER scene is getting a boost this summer as Nuckolls Brewing Co. moves into the former Enchanted Circle Brewing Company at 20 Sage Lane. The expansion, led by Nuckolls Brewing owner Bill Banowsky, brings fresh energy to a beloved business.
“We have exciting plans for our
Angel Fire facility,” Banowsky says. “Both from a production perspective, where we will be able to create a lot more of our beer products, and also with the taproom potential, which we think is signi cant in Angel Fire. Our head brewer Jen Treu will oversee the brewing facility, which will become our primary brewing facility.”
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Treu, a veteran of the craft brewing scene, will manage day-to-day operations with a team of assistant brewers based locally. With a much larger 20-barrel system in place compared to Nuckolls’ smaller Santa Fe brewing operation, the Angel Fire location will allow the company to dramatically expand brewing and product availability.
Along with a focus on high-quality beer, Banowsky emphasized the renovation taproom and patio spaces toment. “Everything is going to be remodeled and updated.”
capitalizes on Angel Fire’s picturesque setting.
Nuckolls Brewing’s Angel Fire location adds to their portfolio which includes the original brewpub in Santa Fe and a small outpost in the historic rail depot in Lamy.
Banowsky’s vision is wellmatched to Angel Fire’s reputation as a premier summer destination. The town’s world-class bike park draws thousands each year, and Nuckolls Brewing intends to become a natural gathering spot for these hard-core shredders.
patio into a beer garden that
“We’re very excited about the bike park patrons. That’s become a signi cant number of people throughout the summer months,” Banowsky says. “We’re happy to have a place to support their efforts.
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Phyllis Jean
grew up in the Valley of southwestern Missouri which included the village of Hoberg. She remembers drawing a little girl with a sand bucket, taking it to her mother standing in the doorway of the pantry waiting for approval. “Don’t remember what she said,
Attending Mt. Vernon high school she stood on one of the wide staircases convincing the art instructor Mr. Stockstill to let her take four years art instruction instead of the proverbial three years.
P.J.’s next pursuit in her artistic career involved riding the train from Hoberg to Kansas City, MO. to work for Hallmark Cards and attend classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. She was seventeen.
She married and became a mother, having two precious little girls in her life.
e family moved to Socorro, New Mexico. the spring of 1963. P.J. studied watercolors and acrylic painting at the New Mexico School of Mines and Technology. Still has the rst painting and the watercolor Autumn Bouquet, winning Best of Show and First Place at the county fair in Socorro, September 1963.
P.J.’s next move was to Albuquerque 1970 where she studied with Robert E. Wood, Charles Reid, Millard Sheets and other nationally known watercolorists.
During the 15 yrs. she painted watercolors P.J. won a shoe-box full of awards and ribbons. She held various o ces in the Society including President of the organization. She met and married the love of her life, Don Brackett, at this time in 1970. ey have been painting and traveling together ever since, all the while keeping them in our hearts and loving their extended family.
P.J. is now 87 and Don is 92, both still painting on this 3rd rock from the sun.
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Joyful Beginning of a New Day
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Special Clouds for a Special Day
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When the Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again
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Peaceful Beginning of a New Day
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Making waves
HOW CHRIS SCHELL TURNED MONTE VERDE LAK E INTO ANGEL FIRE’S SUMMER HOTSPOT
by EllenMiller-Goins
FIVE YEARS AGO, MONTE VERDE LAKE WAS A TRANQUIL SPOT mostly known for its quiet fishing. Today, thanks to the energetic leadership of Chris Schell, the lake has transformed into a vibrant community hub offering something
“I run the lake, the hiking trails, the parks, the boats — all of it,” says Schell, who’s injected creativity and fun into Angel Fire Resort’s beloved waterside gem. “When I took it over, I asked, ‘Can I do whatever I want out there?’ They said ‘yes,’ and I ran with it.”
One of Schell’s proudest creations is the Monte Verde Lake Regatta, which returns this August for its fifth year. What began as a small members-only race now draws crowds for kayak, pedal boat, and stand-up paddleboard competitions. This year, attendees can try their legs at the brand-new “Ski Boot Marathon” — a not-so-serious sprint that promises
The regatta offers more than just water races. There’s music, cornhole tournaments, and a signature event where winners from each boat class compete for the coveted title of King or Queen of the Lake. Their names are even engraved on golden paddles to be displayed lakeside.
Local resident Nona Prather and her daughter Janie are regulars.
“We love going out on the paddle boats — especially the big purple dragon,” she says. “We play fetch with my dog in the water down there. My little dog, Mattie, loves to play fetch and she loves to swim. She just goes in and out of the lake all day.”
That big purple dragon paddle boat? It’s part of Schell’s push to make the lake more family-friendly. Last year, Angel Fire Resort added 10 custom-built fiberglass boats — including that dragon — which have been a hit with kids.
amazing views.” Bonus: It’s one of the best people-watching decks in Angel Fire.
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El Jefe
ANGEL FIRE RESORT BASE AREA
STEPS FROM THE CHILE EXPRESS chairlift, El Jefe is where you go for tacos, tequila and killer mountain views. Its patio faces the ski mountain and lift area, so in summer you can watch mountain bikers gear up and descend as you sip a margarita. The menu brings bold flavors — brisket burritos and burgers. “Brisket burrito was topnotch,” wrote one guest. Another praised the vibe: “Great view, great staff, and you can’t beat the location.” It’s fast, fun and bursting with flavor — just like your best summer memories.
sandwiches, mac and cheese, and Nathan’s hot dogs. The wraparound patio provides an ideal setting to relax and take in the expansive vistas.
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SUMMIT HAUS
A bird’s eye view of
Droning upward Angel Fire
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> EVERY YEAR over Father’s Day Weekend, balloons soar over Angel Fire, making
pilot who, along with his wife Melissa, has been capturing cinematic shots and push
Soaring sightseeing
NOT ALL DRONES are built for speed. Some are built for sight. Whether it’s high-speed flips or cinematic stills, drones are transforming how we see.
Aspiring drone photographers need to be aware of restrictions
both national and local. Recreational users must pass the FAA TRUST exam, and commercial pilots need Part 107 certification. According to the FAA, flying over people, near airports or above 400 feet without prop-
CALENDAR
All events are in Angel Fire unless otherwise noted
Summer/Fall Events
Find a complete listing of all Angel Fire Resort event and activities at angelfireresort.com/events
Summer-long
Eagle Nest Famers Market
Fridays, June 13–Sept. 12
Golden Eagle RV Park
goldeneaglerv.com
EAGLE NEST LAKE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Cool Summer Nights
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and dancing shoes for outdoor concerts.
Fridays, June 13–Sept. 19
Liberty Square Park visitangelfirenm.com
Angel Fire Farmers Market
Sundays, June 15–Sept. 14
Frontier Park visitangelfirenm.com
JUNE
Angel Fire Aviation Week
ANGEL FIRE SKATE FESTIVAL
Air events begin with hot-air balloons and continue with free kites and gliders for kids, drone racing, RC airplane demonstrations and free air-themed movies every evening. Ends with an Aviation Expo at Angel Fire Airport.
June 13–21
Angel Fire Airport visitangelfirenm.com
Skate Park Camps
Free skate clinics open to all skill levels.
June 14–Aug. 2 (No clinic July 5) Liberty Square Park visitangelfirenm.com
JULY
Fourth of July Celebration
Volunteer Fire Department BBQ luncheon, noon., Eagle Nest Community Center; Fourth of July Parade, 2 p.m.; fireworks display over Eagle Nest Lake, 8 p.m.
July 4
Eagle Nest Lake eaglenestchamber.com
Eagle Nest Rotary Club
Pancake Breakfast
Freshly made pancakes and a chance to give back to the community.
July 5
New Mexico Bank & Trust visitangelfirenm.com
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN ANGEL FIRE
Fourth of July Celebration
Parade and evening music, July 4; evening music and drone show “fireworks” display.
July 5
Liberty Square Park visitangelfirenm.com
Summerfest at Olympic Park
Enjoy a variety of treats and family-friendly activities. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy live music.
July 5
Olympic Park angelfireresort.com/events
Trash
to Treasures
Fundraiser for Shuter Library
July 5–6
Location TBD
BluewsFest
A celebration of Blues Music and New Mexico Brews, featuring the Fabulous Thunderbirds!
June 11–12
Liberty Square Park visitangelfirenm.com
