Angel Fire, New Mexico
Upcoming
Council
The Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a settlement offer for pending litigation. The meeting includes a motion to enter executive session per state law and a subsequent vote on the proposed settlement.
- Motion to enter executive session for pending litigation (NMSA 10-15-1 H(7))
- Discussion and action to approve proposed offer to settle pending litigation
Firewise Committee
The Firewise Committee will consider old business including Rotary club requests, an update on the Community Wildfire Protection Grant, and the status of the Firewise Application. New business items include voting for a Firewise Secretary, exchanging Chair and Vice-Chair roles, discussing the Angel Fire-Good Neighbor Agreement, and receiving a wildland and fuels update from the fire department. The public may address the committee for up to three minutes.
- Rotary club requests
- Community Wildfire Protection Grant (CWDG) update
- Firewise Application Status
- Voting approval for Firewise Secretary
- Angel Fire-Good Neighbor Agreement
Recent meetings
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an RV park at 3521 Mountain View Blvd and discuss approval of the 2026 Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan Update.
- Conditional use permit for an RV park at 3521 Mountain View Blvd
- Discussion and approval of the 2026 Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan Update
- Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026 regular meeting
Council
This is a budget workshop where the council will discuss proposed FY27 budgets for Finance, Public Works, Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation, Tourism, and Airport departments. No decisions are made; it is a discussion session only. The public is invited to attend and ask questions.
- Discussion of Finance FY27 budget (15 mins)
- Discussion of Public Works FY27 budget (45 mins)
- Discussion of Fire Department FY27 budget (45 mins)
- Discussion of Police Department FY27 budget (30 mins)
- Discussion of Parks and Recreation FY27 budget (20 mins)
Veterans Wellness Healing Center Committee
The Veterans Wellness Healing Center Committee will hear public comments, approve minutes from March 11, 2026, and address old business items including a proposal from J & H regarding fortified structures and an update on water rights. No new business is listed.
- Old Business: Fortified Structures / J & H Proposal
- Old Business: Update on water rights
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2026
- Notice of potential quorum of Village Councilors
- Public comment period
Council
The Village Council will decide whether to approve a settlement offer in the Bobick lawsuit and adopt multiple resolutions setting water, sewer, solid waste, and wildfire protection fees. They will also consider a $241,500 budget increase for an OpenGov software subscription and adoption of the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. Several items were postponed from a prior meeting.
- Approve offer to settle Bobick vs. Angel Fire lawsuit
- Approve RES 2026-23, 2026-32, 2026-34: Water/sewer availability rates, domestic fire rates, and multi-family tap fees
- Approve RES 2026-35 & 2026-33: Solid transfer and solid waste transfer rates
- Approve RES 2026-44: Wildfire protection fees
- Approve $241,500 increase for OpenGov subscription and transition from Tyler Incode
Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially recommend updates to the Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is open to the public, and a quorum of village councilors may be present.
- Discussion and recommendation of Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan Updates
Roads & Infrastructure Committee
The Roads and Infrastructure Committee will meet on June 22, 2026 at the Village Hall. The committee will discuss establishing a charter for its operations. It will also consider criteria and prioritization for road, water, and sewer projects.
- Discussion on establishing a committee charter
- Discussion on criteria and prioritization of roads, water, and sewer
AXX Airport Committee
The Angel Fire Airport Committee will meet to receive updates on grant status for airport lighting, hangar door, fuel area, and snow removal, as well as a sponsorship transfer progress report. New business includes a discussion on airport ground lease and fee schedules, the committee's role and mission statement, and a minimum airport standards manual. The meeting is advisory and no definitive decisions are noted.
- Update on Airport Lighting, Hangar Door, Fuel Area & Snow Removal Grant Status
- Sponsorship Transfer Progress Report by Dubois & King
- Discussion on airport ground lease and fee schedule
- Discussion on role of Airport Committee (Advisory vs Authority) and Mission Statement
- Review of Minimum Airport Standards Manual
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Trails Committee will receive an update on the ECTA contract and its deliverables. It will report on the approved Allen Fields Master Plan and discuss any next steps. The committee will also review the scouting trip for the Allen Fields perimeter trail and decide on further actions. Additional agenda items include reprioritizing past topics and setting tasks for the next meeting.
- Update on status of ECTA contract and progress on deliverables
- Report on approval of Allen Fields Master Plan and decide next steps
- Report on Allen Fields perimeter trail scouting trip and decide next steps
- Re‑focus and prioritize past outstanding topics
- Review assigned tasks and establish agenda items for next meeting
Council
The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss the FY27 budget and a proposed $241,000 increase for the Finance Department. The increase would fund a new financial management system and migration services from the vendor OpenGov. The money would be a new line item in the General Fund, not taken from other departments. Council will decide whether to include this amount in the upcoming budget.
- Proposed $241,000 increase to Finance Department budget for a new financial management system
- Vendor OpenGov to present system comparison and migration services
- Discussion of the FY27 village budget
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Trails Committee will conduct a scouting trip to identify potential alignment for a perimeter trail at Allen Fields and identify any obstacles. The meeting includes call to order and roll call. This is a site visit, not a decision-making session.
- Scouting trip for potential alignment of Allen Fields Perimeter Trail
Council
The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities. The attached document lists proposed projects including road paving, trail improvements, water system upgrades, and facility renovations. No formal action is expected as this is a discussion item.
- Discussion of FY 2028-2032 ICIP priorities for capital projects
- Proposed road projects: Bobcat Pass Road paving and others
- Proposed trail improvements: Acequia Trail and others
- Proposed water system upgrades and fire station renovations
- Attached spreadsheet lists individual project costs and funding sources
Lodger's Tax Committee
The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will receive a Tourism Director Report, review an STR (short-term rental) update and events, then discuss a Paid Advertising Performance Report and potential changes to Mountain View Events Center rental rates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Mountain View Events Center rental rates
- Granicus STR (short-term rental) system update
- Paid Advertising Performance Report
- Events update
Council
The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and vote on multiple items including approval of a new Police Department Policy Manual, a master plan for Allen Fields, and several resolutions adjusting fees for water, sewer, solid waste, wildfire protection, and workforce housing. The council will also consider appointments to the Workforce Housing Committee and approve the FY27 holiday schedule. Reports from department directors will be heard.
- Approve Police Department Policy Manual
- Approve Master Plan for Allen Fields
- Approve RES 2026-22: Bulk Water Fees
- Approve RES 2026-43: Rent for Workforce Housing
- Approve RES 2026-44: Wildfire Protection Fees
Roads & Infrastructure Committee
The Roads and Infrastructure Committee met on June 8, 2026 to discuss several items. The committee will define arterial and collector road classifications. It will establish criteria for prioritizing road, water, and sewer projects and review budget availability. It will also discuss priorities for Infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects.
- Define arterial and collector roads
- Establish criteria for roads, water and sewer project prioritization
- Receive briefing on village budget including general funds, GO bonds and potential grants
- Prioritize up to five road, water and sewer projects
- Discuss Infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects (ICIP) priorities
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Trails Committee will review and discuss a revised preferred conceptual plan for the Allen Fields master plan. The committee may take action to advance the plan to the Village Council for final consideration. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, announcements, and public comments.
- Review and discuss revised preferred conceptual plan for Allen Fields master plan, with potential action to advance to Village Council
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and potentially approve a night sky ordinance and updates to the Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan. These are the only substantive items on the agenda beyond routine approvals of minutes and the meeting agenda itself.
- Discussion and possible approval of a night sky ordinance
- Discussion and possible approval of Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan updates
Dark Sky Committee
The Night Skies Committee will vote to recommend a June 2 version of a dark-sky ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further approval. They will also discuss the May 28 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission and recommendations received from Angel Fire Resort. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Vote to recommend the June 2 version of a dark-sky ordinance to the AF Planning & Zoning Commission
- Discussion of the May 28 meeting of the Village Planning & Zoning Commission
- Discussion of recommendations received from Angel Fire Resort
- Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026, and May 26, 2026
Firewise Committee
The Angel Fire Firewise Committee is meeting to receive updates on wildland/slash management, the Firewise program, and the Fire Chief's report. The committee will also nominate and vote for a secretary.
- Wildland/Slash update
- Firewise status update
- Fire Chief update
- Secretary nominations/vote
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will review and interpret findings from the Allen Fields community survey. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, wrap-up of assigned tasks, and setting the next meeting agenda. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Review and interpret findings from Allen Fields community survey
- Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
- Review assigned tasks and actions from prior meetings
- Establish agenda items for next meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Recreation and Trails Committee will meet on May 29, 2026, to review and interpret findings from the Allen Fields community survey. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss future agenda items.
- Review and interpret findings from Allen Fields community survey
- Approval of May 14, 2026, meeting minutes
- Establish agenda items for next meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a night sky ordinance, as well as review updates to the Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan.
- Discussion and approval of a night sky ordinance
- Discussion of Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan updates
Workforce Housing Committee
The Workforce Housing Committee will discuss setting rental rates for the remaining 24 homes, review projected revenue and expenses for all 30 homes in FY27, and explore transitioning Phase II to home ownership. The committee will also hear a presentation from Homewise Inc. CFO Emily Gonzales and consider new tenant rules prohibiting wall-mounted TVs.
- Discussion on rental rates for remaining 24 workforce housing homes
- Discussion on estimated revenue and expenses for all 30 homes in FY27
- Discussion on Phase II moving towards home ownership
- Presentation from Emily Gonzales, CFO of Homewise Inc.
- Proposed rule: no mounting TVs on walls, use command hooks only
Dark Sky Committee
The Night Skies Committee will discuss the Village's legal review and DarkSky International's preliminary findings on the proposed ordinance. They will also review the evolution of the ordinance from March 31 to the current May 12 version. A vote is scheduled to recommend the May 12th version to the Planning & Zoning Commission for approval and submission to Village Council, with the goal of national DarkSky Community recognition.
- Vote to recommend the May 12th version of the ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission
- Discussion of the Village's legal review of the proposed ordinance
- Discussion of preliminary findings from DarkSky International
- Discussion of the informal meeting and Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on May 7th
- Note of additional criteria for qualification as a DarkSky Community
Council
The Village Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a FEMA grant agreement for disaster recovery, a resolution to place an economic development tax on the county ballot, and a contract for AXON tasers using LEPF funds. The agenda also includes budget adjustments, updates to exterior lighting regulations, and a new internal control policy. These actions address recovery from past storms, long-term economic development, and police equipment needs.
- Approve SUB-Recipient Grant Agreement for FEMA-4652-DR-NM: Wildfire and Straight-Line Winds & Public Assistance Grant Program
- Approve Resolution 2026-40: Economic Development Tax on Colfax County Ballot
- Approve using LEPF funds for AXON Taser Contract for 5 years
- Approve Resolution 2026-36: Various Budget Adjustment Requests
- Approve Policy Number FIN-001: Village of Angel Fire Internal Control Framework
Council
The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on four items: a professional services agreement with Zia Factory Outlet Mobile Homes for a workforce housing project totaling up to $1,120,109.35, a resolution establishing wildfire protection fees, a resolution granting signature authority to officials, and a conditional use permit for a cannabis business.
- Approve a $1,120,109.35 contract with Zia Factory Outlet Mobile Homes for seven manufactured homes at 40 West Flamingo Rd. for workforce housing
- Adopt Resolution 2026-37 setting Wildfire Protection Fees
- Adopt Resolution 2026-38 on Signature Authority for elected officials, village manager, and clerk
- Adopt Resolution 2026-39 for a Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis
- All items are discussed as new business with staff recommendations
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will meet at Allen Fields before moving to Village Hall. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a design workshop involving Consensus Planning.
- Design workshop discussion with Consensus Planning
Lodger's Tax Committee
The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will meet to receive the Tourism Director's report and discuss updates on short-term rental management (Granicus STR), summer events, and winter events. No votes on ordinances or spending are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Tourism Director Report
- Granicus STR (short-term rental) system update
- Summer Events update
- Winter Events update (new business)
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will hold a site visit to Allen Fields to visualize trail concepts and then agree on proposed trails. The meeting begins with a call to order at Village Hall before the site visit.
- Site visit to Allen Fields for trail concept visualization
- Committee to agree on proposed trail(s) at Allen Fields
- Meeting includes check-in at Village Hall before field visit
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission will review and approve the minutes from its April 2, 2026 meeting and adopt the agenda for the May 7 session. The commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-01) for a new cannabis dispensary. Additional items include discussion of the Night Sky project, staff reports, and committee reports.
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-01) for a new cannabis dispensary
- Night Sky project discussion
- Staff reports
- Committee reports
- Approval of April 2, 2026 meeting minutes
Roads & Infrastructure Committee
The Angel Fire Roads & Infrastructure Committee will consider road treatment methods and whether to treat only one side of roads. The committee will also receive a briefing on village grants and discuss establishing a charter. No formal votes are scheduled, only discussions.
- Discussion on establishing a charter for the committee
- Briefing on Village Grants Process by Julie Kulhan, CPO
- Discussion of road treatment options
- Option of treating one side of road only
Firewise Committee
The Firewise Committee will discuss several operational items including a signed Phase I grant agreement, a Firewise application status update, and a scope and timeline for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update. Other business includes Fire Department input, an Engine Boss posting, and finalizing a purpose statement.
- Grant Phase I signed Agreement
- CWPP Update Scope and Timeline
- Firewise Application Status
- Engine Boss Posting
- Good Neighbor Status Policy Check In
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Trails Committee will receive department reports, then devote 70 minutes to follow-up on the Allen Fields Master Planning Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next agenda.
- Follow-up on Allen Fields Master Planning Project (70-minute discussion)
- Reports from Parks & Recreation, ECTA/Trails Salsa, and Resort Updates
- Approval of April 16 and April 20, 2026 minutes
- Review of assigned tasks and actions
Council
The council will hold a public hearing on updates to the exterior lighting code, then consider placing an economic development tax on the Colfax County ballot, approving contracts for detainee confinement, a public safety tower RFP, purchase of a brush truck, and authorizing the notice of award for the workforce housing project.
- Public hearing and action on updates to Village Code 9-7-8: Exterior Lighting
- Discussion/Action: Resolution 2026-28 – Economic Development Tax on Colfax County Ballot
- Discussion/Action: Approve Taos County Detention Center Contract for Detainee Confinement
- Discussion: RFP for Construction of a Public Safety Tower
- Discussion/Action: Approve Permission to Proceed with Notice of Award from RFP 2026-002 for Workforce Housing Project
Lodger's Tax Committee
The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will discuss and possibly approve a proposal for a stage cover at the Mountain View Events Center. The board will also receive a Tourism Director Report and updates on short-term rental regulations and summer events.
- Discussion/approval of Mountain View Events Center stage cover proposal
- Granicus STR (short-term rental) update
- Summer Events update
- Tourism Director Report
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Trails Committee will hold a work session to discuss and agree on the consultant scope of work for the Allen Fields Master Planning project. They will also identify stakeholders for the planning process and establish a timeline for deliverables.
- Discuss and agree on consultant scope of work for Allen Fields Master Planning project
- Identify stakeholders to participate in planning process
- Establish timeline for deliverables and final products
Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee
The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will receive a presentation on the Picuris Bike Park Development Project and generate community engagement ideas. The committee will also discuss and agree on the scope of work for the Allen Fields Design Workshop. Additional reports include the Frank Young Trail alignment, skate park proposal, ECTA Agreement, and budget.
- Presentation by Rocket Ramps on Picuris Bike Park Development Project (40 minutes)
- Discussion and agreement on scope of work for Allen Fields Design Workshop
- Reports on Frank Young Trail alignment discussions and Skate Park Proposal
- Status update on Recreation & Trails Committee Revised Charter and Annual Report
- Review of ECTA Agreement and budget
Council
The Angel Fire Council will hold public hearings and consider approving two liquor licenses for Nuckolls Brewing Company (small brewer with on-premises consumption and patio service, and limited beer wholesaler). Other decisions include a resolution to apply for a FY27 RAID grant, reimbursement for Lieutenant Stricklin, a side-yard setback variance on Moreno Valley 3 lots, realignment of recycling park fencing, and acceptance of a donated Overground Action Sports Park. Directors will report on public works, police, fire, tourism, and airport.
- Public hearing and vote on Small Brewer Liquor License for Nuckolls Brewing with on-premises consumption and package sales
- Public hearing and vote on Limited Beer Wholesaler Liquor License for Nuckolls Brewing
- Resolution 2026-26: Permission to apply for FY27 RAID Grant
- Resolution 2026-27: Variance to side-yard setback for Lot 49 & 50 in Moreno Valley 3 Subdivision
- Discussion/action to approve donation of Overground Action Sports Park