If you’re looking for an adventure on your next vacation venture, then venture into the Rockies to a town called Angel Fire. It’s a wonderful mountain community in the heart of the southern Rockies of northern New Mexico. At 8,500 feet, the winter seasons are action-packed and snow-filled; in contrast the summers are refreshingly cool. 1.6 miles above sea level, well, let’s just say that’s a long way up. However, the air is pure and crisp beyond belief. The senses seem more alert and the sky and stars appear as if they are within reach.
Many centuries age Native Americans roamed northern New Mexico's majestic Moreno Valley while on their journeys to the Taos Pueblo, a major cultural and trade center. Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Ute and Plains tribes traveled throughout the region. Legend has it that Native Americans called this area “fire of the angels" or "the land of angel fire" which eventually transformed into the present day name Angel Fire.
Angel Fire is home to Angel Fire Resort which is one of the top family oriented vacation destinations in the Southern Rocky Mountains. Located on 18,450 acres, Angel Fire is more than a ski or golf resort; it is an outdoor adventure land for enthusiasts of all kinds.
In winter Mother Nature rains down over 17 feet of snow on Angel Fire. From December thru the end of March, the town and resort bustle with visitors and tourists enjoying the sports associated with winter vacations. Skiers and snowboarders absolutely love this resort! If downhill is not your cup of tea, you can always traverse miles of well groomed cross country ski trails or go snowmobiling into the great unknown.
In spring, summer and fall golfing is the premier attraction. Golfers find the 6,641 yard, par 72, 18-hole PGA rated golf course quite challenging. If that’s not enough, there’s always lake and river fishing or horseback riding. In addition, you have the option to go for a hike, take a mountain bike journey, ride the chairlift to the 10,650-foot peak, play tennis, miniature golf or disc golf, or take a relaxing wagon ride or an exciting ATV tour.
There you have it, in a nut shell! Angel Fire, N.M. is a vacation that’s well worth the trip. Summer or winter, the fun and the atmosphere are indescribable. Come join us, you’re sure to have a great time.