Author Archives: Tara Chisum
Is Angel Fire Better Than Taos?
For someone to decide which is better between two towns is to look into what each town has to offer and how those factors align with your needs and wants. Angel Fire is a rural mountain valley village, with abundant outdoor adventure. Angel Fire Resort is a great place for families to learn to ski,... Read More
What is the Crime Rate in Angel Fire, New Mexico?
If you look up crime stats for Angel Fire, it may not seem all that good. Property crime seems to be at an all-time high for the resort town. However, it’s important to take into consideration the fact that crime rates are figured by comparing the number of reported crimes to every 100,000 people. So,... Read More
Is Angel Fire in Fire Danger?
While fire danger is Angel Fire’s natural disaster, there have been significant efforts made to make sure Angel Fire is protected. A large fuel line break was cut along the entire western ridgeline, as well as several containment lines and other wildfire mitigations to give wildland firefighters the advantage over blazes. Like Smokey Bear says,... Read More
Is Angel Fire, New Mexico Expensive?
Angel Fire has certainly experienced the same effects as the rest of the country over the last few years. Housing costs and inflation have affected the prices of goods and services. Salary.com has the cost of living for Angel Fire to be 1.6% higher than the national average, with the largest increases in Transportation, Food,... Read More
Why Is It Called Angel Fire, New Mexico?
Drive through New Mexico and you’re bound to see some pretty unique names along the way. Truth or Consequences, Tucumcari, Pie Town, just to name a few. And then there’s Angel Fire. According to passed-down stories, the Moache Utes would come to the mountain every autumn for a celebration. At some point, they noticed... Read More
Are There Mosquitos in Angel Fire, NM?
Mosquitos? Don’t know ’em! Not really well in Angel Fire, at least. While there can be some found near creeks and ponds, especially during summers with a good amount of moisture (wear some bug spray just in case), you can expect your backyard barbecue to be relatively unbothered from pesky mosquitos. In fact, there aren’t... Read More
2023 Mid-Year Real Estate Market Report for Angel Fire, New Mexico
Please watch the video above to get our perspective on the mid-year numbers. We’ll also shed some light on the trends we’re seeing when buying or selling real estate in Angel Fire. If you want to dig into even more data, we’ve provided the charts below that break down single family homes and condo activity... Read More
2023 Mid-Year Real Estate Market Report for Taos, New Mexico
The Taos real estate market is going through some changes and buyer and seller behaviors are changing with it. Please watch our video to get our perspective on the mid-year numbers. If you want to dig even more into the data, see the charts below that break down single-family homes and condo activity by price... Read More
Are There Bears in Angel Fire, New Mexico?
Angel Fire and the Moreno Valley are abundant with birds and wildlife. Mule deer, elk, and bear can be observed in the valley area and on the mountain trails. You may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a mountain lion or bobcat. Here are some safety tips regarding potential Angel Fire wildlife encounters:... Read More
Is Angel Fire a Good Investment?
Whenever we’re looking at spending money on something, big or small, we all probably ask ourselves the same question: is this going to be a good investment? We want our hard-earned money to be going towards something that will last and affect our lives in a positive way. So when looking at Angel Fire, is... Read More