Village of Angel Fire
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The Frank Young Trail, as part of the Angel Fire Resort's pathway system, seeks funding to expand by 1.25 miles, bridging pedestrian routes to Moreno Valley High School and the Village’s sports complex, Allen Fields. The proposed plan will provide an accessible, safe route for all ages and abilities. Moreover, the project will position the Village to qualify for more grants by giving a precise construction cost outline. It adheres to the Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG), and plans to include amenities such as benches, play areas, and informational signs about wetlands. This extension aligns with respective village and state developmental and health plans, propelling community engagement and outdoor recreation.
The Village of Angel Fire is a municipality located in the picturesque Moreno Valley of Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico. The Village sits on the valley floor at 8,420 feet elevation and mountains surrounding us rise to over 11,000 feet. Our weather is perfect; snowy in the winter, never hot in the summer, sunny days and amazingly starry nights. The Village of Angel Fire employ 76 employees across 9 Departments (Fire, Law Enforcement, Tourism, Finance, Maintenance, Public Works, Visitor Center, Utilities and Administration). The Village governing body consists of four (4) Councilors, one (1) Mayor, one (1) Village Manager and one (1) Village Clerk. The Mayor has established working committees to make recommendations to the governing body focusing on the following initiatives: Current Committee Initiatives: 1. The Lodger’s Tax is a advisory board charged to make recommendations to the Village Council for the Lodger’s Tax codes and certain allocation of Lodger’s Tax funds. This money is to be used for advertising, promotion, and events in Angel Fire. 2. The Recreation & Trails Committee provides recommendations to Village Council and staff regarding the promotion, development, improvement and management of the trails network and recreation facilities through collaboration with Village residents, guests and other organizations. 3. The Fire Adapted Community Committee is focused on wildland urban interface and reducing forest fuels. 4. The Workforce Housing Advisory Committee is tasked with workforce housing projects providing opportunities for the workforce to live and work in the Village of Angel Fire. 5. The Streets & Infrastructure Committee helps to educate the community on basic road construction and maintenance best practices, with an emphasis on road safety and improving our treatment of this valuable community resource. Helps develop methods to inform the community about ongoing progress from the Streets and Infrastructure team regarding construction, improvements, and opportunities for the continuing development of Angel Fire. 6. Our Airport Transition Committee is tasked with transitioning the KAXX Airport to the Village of Angel Fire, increase its functionality and encourage more air transportation in and out of the Village of Angel Fire.