Angel Fire, New Mexico

General Obligation Bond Program for Angel Fire Roads

Bond Election Set for May 12, 2009

One of the hottest if not the hottest topic in the past Village Council/Mayor election was the condition of Angel Fire Roads. In response to that topic the council established a Roads Committee chaired by Councilor Lott in early 2008. The committee has worked diligently to develop a three-year Roads Program which addresses high traffic road improvement, gravel roads, safety and safety devices and drainage challenges. Following a March 3 Town Hall Meeting in which the program was addressed, the election process discussed and a brief education on the G.O. Bond process, the Council voted unanimously to proceed with a G.O. Bond Election on May 12, 2009 to support the Roads Project.

The G.O. Bond would be for $4,500,000 over the three-year project expending roughly $1.5M per year.

The village is in the process of preparing educational materials to explain the program and the process. These materials will be widely distributed and available on websites, by email, at village hall, etc. There will also be opportunities for many face to face meetings and town hall meetings. The goal is to provide adequate information so that voters can make an informed and intelligent decision on May 12.

If the G.O. Bond is approved by voters in May, the closing on the bonds would take place the second week of July and funds would be available shortly thereafter. This would give the Village approximately 3 ½ months to complete the first year’s construction.

As information becomes available regarding the G.O. Bond, we will post it on this blog and direct you to other sources of information or meetings.

Please become informed and vote if you are eligible on May 12, 2009.