Comments for Angel Fire, New Mexico

Comment on Road and Sky Conditions by brenda1958

brenda1958 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:32:30 +0000

As the heat goes up in your area check out our local weather 40’s in the evening to the 70’s as a high during the day.

Come up to our altitude

Comment on Event Calendar by Nick Smith

Nick Smith — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:37:58 +0000

June 12th-13th-14th.
AAFPO Weekend!
In conjunction with the AAFPO Annual Membership meeting, there will be an entire weekend of events. The meeting will be Saturday the 13th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Community Center.

For more information, go to http://www.aafpo.org/newsletter/Mountain-View-2009-May.pdf

Comment on Community by lauraloufuller

lauraloufuller — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:02:46 +0000

Village revenues leap, but why?
ANGEL FIRE — The Village of Angel Fire received some good news in April and May as Gross Receipts Tax revenues surprisingly, and largely inexplicably, jumped.

Comment on Community by Rita Larson

Rita Larson — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:10:14 +0000

If you have not been to Angel Fire lately, you would be amazed at the changes! The Lodge at Angel Fire Resort has had an exterior face lift with new stucco, color, roof and a port-a-corchiere that provides a stunning, grand entrance. The hotel has also improved their service with a revamped bar menu and nightly activities in The Lazy Lizard, the addition of a new lobby coffee shop with gift shop, The Coffee House, as well as, providing wi-fi service in the lobby and common areas. Other areas that have been upgraded are the common areas and fitness center. The new Country Club is underway and should be completed in 2010 and will feature a variety of first-class amenities including a swimming pool, member fitness center, large event meeting space, pro shop, restaurant and bar.

The Village of Angel Fire and Council are currently working on improving roads and developing programs to beautify our beloved community. These are exciting times in Angel Fire with visions of great potential for the future. For more information, go to http://www.angelfireresort.com and http://www.angelfirechamber.org.

Comment on Real Estate Topics by Neossefleeple

Neossefleeple — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:48:43 +0000

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Comment on Summer Activities by Rita Larson

Rita Larson — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:59:50 +0000

ANGEL FIRE is not just a “ski” resort. Spring, Summer and Fall are chocked full of activities and events to be enjoyed. There is something for every member of the family, whether you prefer the tranquility of sitting on the deck reading your favorite book or the excitement of white water rafting on the Rio Grand river. Following is a list of a some of the sites and opportunities awaiting you in the cool mountain air of ANGEL FIRE and the surrounding area:

BACKPACKING
BALLROOM AND SWING DANCE LESSONS
BIRD WATCHING
CAJUN FIESTA BOIL
CAMPING
CANOEING
CHAIRLIFTS RIDES
CHUCKWAGON DINNERS
FARMERS MARKETS
FIREWORKS 4TH OF JULY
FISHFEST IN EAGLE NEST
FISHING/FLYFISHING/FLY TYING AND FISHING SCHOOL
FOURTH FRIDAY AT ANGEL FIRE ARTSPACE
GOLF-PGA RATED COURSE IN ANGEL FIRE
GUITAR LESSONS AT CORNER BOOKSTORE
HIKING
HORSEBACK RIDING/HORSEDRAWN WAGON RIDES
PLAY HORSEHOES
JEEP TOURS
KAYAKING
LEARN TO KNIT
MISSOULA CHILDRENS’ THEATRE
MOUNTAIN BIKING/MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING/ROCK CLIMGING
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE
NATURE WALKS
PADDLE BOATS AT MONTE VERDE LAKE
PICK FRESH RASPBERRIES AT SALMON RANCH
PICNIC
RIO GRANDE GORGE
RIVER RAFTING
SHOP
SIP WINE AND LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC
SIT ON THE DECK AND WATCH HUMMINGBIRDS/READ
SMELL THE FLOWERS
SPA/MASSAGE
ST. JAMES HISTORIC HOTEL IN CIMARRON
STARGAZE
SUMMERFEST
TENNIS
VISIT TAOS HOTSPRINGS
VISIT TAOS PUEBLO
VISIT HISTORICAL TAOS SQUARE
TASTE OF ENCHANTMENT
TENNIS
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL STATE PARK
VALLE VIDAL
WATCH FOR ELK AND MULE DEER

For more information on these and other activities and events check out http://www.AngelFireChamber.org. Come! Enjoy our little piece of heaven!

Comment on CYCLING by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:53:16 +0000

May 22nd-25th- The 22nd Annual Chile Challenge Mountain Bike Festival. By far our largest event of the season, and now the second largest mountain bike event in the nation. Downhill racing, four-cross, short track, and cross country racing make up this four day event. Expect to see competitors as early as the 20th. Go to http://www.racemsc.com to see the schedule in detail.

Comment on Real Estate Topics by dianedkd

dianedkd — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:01:22 +0000

Prepare Now to Pre-Pay
BY MARK ST.J. COUHIG
News editor
ANGEL FIRE – It’s time to start gathering your nickels and dimes.
If all goes as planned, owners of Public Improvement District (PID)
lots will soon have an opportunity to pre-pay in full their special
levy without incurring any of the financing fees.
The schedule now reads like this: the PID board will this week
formally announce the opportunity for PID lot owners to pre-pay their
levy in one lump sum. The owners must in turn notify the PID of their
intention to do so. Then PID owners must pay the fee in full by May
26. On May 28 a loan application for the final sum of the required
financing, less the pre-paid fees, will be submitted to the New
Mexico Finance Authority.
The only remaining issue: how much will be lot owners be required to
pay?
That figure is still in question because the cost of the project
hasn’t been fully settled. Carl Abrams, the PID board’s consulting
engineer, is still working with AUI, the project’s design-build firm,
to establish the final figure. During the PID board’s Wednesday
(April meeting, Abrams told the board he would “push AUI to have
it by April 29.” Among the issues remaining on the table are costs
for work to be done by Qwest, possible wetlands issues that must be
settled with the US Corps of Engineers, and any additional cost
saving measures identified by AUI.
Board member Dan Rakes told Abrams the deadline is now set in stone.
“No pushing,” Rakes told Abrams. “We have to have it.”
Board financial advisor Paul Cassidy told the board, “When the design-
build contract is completed, we can do the sizing of the loan, and
that will translate to the final amount.”
Board members agreed the final costs would be established by their
May 6 meeting, providing lot owners with an approximately three week
window to pre-pay the full amount. After that, the amount will go up,
said Cassidy.
Board Chair Jim LeBus said by allowing owners to pre-pay, the board
is fulfilling its earlier promise give PID owners an opportunity “pay
out before the full financing.”
“If all goes well, we should be able to close on the loan by June
18,” Cassidy said.
Cassidy also noted the board has already submitted to the New Mexico
Finance Authority a loan application for $26,719,000. “It’s above
what we need,” he said, but explained that the figure can and likely
will be reduced.
Cassidy also said lot owners who pay over time can anticipate seeing
their annual levies drop considerably. As an example, he said someone
now receiving a $3,000 annual levy could see that amount drop to
$2,260 – about a 25 percent decrease. He stressed those figures are
simply an estimate, but that he is hopeful owners will see a
significant drop due to lower-than-predicted interest rates and fewer
defaults on the levies.
To determine the amount you will be required to pre-pay, contact
Davey. The PID office is located in the Enchanted Home Design Center,
Suite 14. Telephone 575-377-3483, or contact her through the PID
website at http://www.angelfirepid.com.

Wetlands still in play
One issue remains a concern for the board: the US Corps of Engineers
hasn’t completed its “wetlands delineation” process. Further, the
Corps’ representative is apparently having some difficulty
establishing whether the PID is a “development,” or something else
altogether. PID Director Penni Davey said “they (the Corps) think
they’re supposed to review all 850 lots.”
The confusion is understandable, said Cassidy, who notes every other
PID in New Mexico has been a development, with one owner. “There are
about 500 owners here,” he said.
If it’s a development, the Corps would be required to evaluate the
entire project, Davey said.
Abrams said the Corps has been asked to re-evaluate their position.
“We’re waiting to hear back,” he said.
Board member Steve Oliver said the Corps hasn’t halted the work.
“They say you can begin any time,” he told the Chronicle, “but if you
put something somewhere in a wetlands you may have to mitigate.”
He also said discerning wetlands is in most cases relatively easy.
According to Oliver, the Corps will determine if the area in question
is wet, or has substantial organic materials in the soil. They also
investigate the types of vegetation present at the location.
Abrams agrees with Oliver’s assessment. When asked by Rakes if he was
confident AUI can begin work this June 19, Abrams responded, “AUI
intends to start sooner than that. There are plenty of uplands where
there’s no question.”
Deanna Cummings, the Corps representative, will return to Angel Fire
the week of April 25 for an extended tour of the PID properties.
Story courtesy Sangre de Cristo Chronicle

Comment on Real Estate Topics by brenda1958

brenda1958 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:13:54 +0000

6 Reasons Why it is still a good time to buy!

1. The Goverment is willing to help, first time home buyers (anyone that has not owned in the last 3 years)can recieve a 8,000.00 tax credit with interest rates at a all time low.
2. People need to live somewhere, estimated 800,000 new households are formed each year.
3. Real estate is still the best investment around
4. Instant equity when the housing comes back
5. A fixed mortgage rate stays the same while everything goes up including rent.
6. It is yours to do with what you want paint, let the dog run in the back yard,

Comment on Real Estate Topics by Mmillerho

Mmillerho — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:02:41 +0000

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