Angel Fire

Overview: Angel Fire is a small village in northern New Mexico, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at about 8,882 feet elevation. It’s known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and the Angel Fire Resort, which offers skiing in winter and hiking and mountain biking in summer. The nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park honors those who served in the Vietnam War. History: The area was named “Angel Fire” in the mid-1800s, inspired by its stunning sunsets. It was part of the massive Maxwell Land Grant in the 1860s. Gold discoveries nearby led to a short-lived town called Elizabethtown. In the 1960s, the LeBus family developed the Monte Verde Ranch into Angel Fire Resort, turning the area into the tourist destination it is today.