Angel Fire public meetings in 2025

Workforce Housing Committee

The Angel Fire Workforce Housing Committee will vote on proposed governance changes and hear updates from Councilor Jake Crain and Project Manager Rocky Lira. No other business is listed.

• Approve governance changes
• Update from Councilor Jake Crain
• Update from Project Manager Rocky Lira

Council

The Village Council is deciding on the creation of a Firewise Committee and the appointment of its members. The body is also reviewing contracts for detention facilities and workforce housing, as well as updates to governing rules of procedure.

• Approved the creation of a Firewise Committee and appointed its voting and non-voting members
• Approved a contract with Taos County Adult Detention Center as a backup to the Vigil Maldonado Detention Center
• Approved Resolution 2025-72 for various Budget Adjustment Requests (BARs)
• Reported $771,000 spent from a $2.9 million budget for the workforce housing project
• Approved the appointment of Maria Curry to the Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will meet to review a report from the Tourism Director. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2026 event plan and provide updates on short-term rentals and marketing awards.

• 2026 Event Plan
• Granicus STR Update
• Tourism/Marketing Awards
• Tourism Director Report

Veterans Wellness Healing Center Committee

The Veterans Wellness Healing Center Committee will meet to address old business regarding the establishment of a charter. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at Village Hall.

• Establish Charter

The committee approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. It also approved the Veterans Wellness Center Charter with no objections. No other business was considered.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved charter (unanimous)

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will receive an update on negotiations with the resort for the Frank Young Trail extension. It will also discuss the next steps for the skate park proposal, signage at road and trail crossings, map updates, the e‑bike policy, and ECTA issues. The meeting includes planning for staggered committee terms and assigning tasks for the next meeting.

• Frank Young Trail Extension update – status of negotiations with the resort
• Follow‑up on Skate Park proposal – decide next steps
• Follow‑up on signage at road and trail crossings – decide next steps
• Status of map updates by the Map Committee
• Discussion of e‑bike policy recommendations

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board will hold nominations and elections for its chairperson and secretary. The board will also receive an update on Granicus STR compliance as old business. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Nomination and election of Lodger’s Tax Board Chairperson
• Nomination and election of Lodger’s Tax Board Secretary
• Granicus STR compliance update (old business)

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board approved its agenda unanimously (6-0). The board elected Don Willingham as chair and Justin Temple as secretary, each receiving a 6-0 vote. The STR Granicus software is in testing and audit letters will be mailed to non‑compliant lodgers by mid‑December.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Elected Don Willingham as chair (6-0)
• Elected Justin Temple as secretary (6-0)

Council

The Village Council will discuss the creation of a Firewise Committee to reduce wildfire risk and review a request for proposals for a new fire station. Other agenda items include a conditional use variance and a contract for a backup detention facility.

• RFP 2025-08: Construction of New Fire Station for Angel Fire Fire Department
• Creation of a Firewise Committee and appointment of voting and non-voting members
• Resolution 2025-73: Conditional Use Variance Request
• Contract with Taos County Adult Detention Center as a backup facility
• RFP 2025-10: Angel Fire Transfer Station Remodel and Repairs Recommendation

The Angel Fire Council approved several actions, including creating a Firewise Committee and appointing its members. It also approved a contract with the Taos County Adult Detention Center to serve as a backup facility, and authorized a new wireless tower conditional use variance. Additional approvals covered a budget adjustment, a new fire station RFP, and a steam thawing system for water services.

• Approved creation of Firewise Committee (unanimous Aye)
• Approved appointment of voting and non‑voting members to Firewise Committee (unanimous Aye)
• Approved appointment of Maria Curry to Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Crain Aye; Weeks Aye; Curry Abstain)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑72 Budget Adjustment Request (unanimous Aye)
• Approved contract with Taos County Adult Detention Center as backup facility (unanimous Aye)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑73 Conditional Use Variance for wireless tower (unanimous Aye)
• Approved RFP 2025‑08 for construction of new fire station (unanimous Aye)
• Approved TMS Steam Thawing System and internal pipe thawing system (unanimous Aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss how its recommendations are conveyed to the Village Council, review the updated zoning map tool, and consider two variance requests: one for the Angel Fire Fire Department’s new emergency management communications tower in the Greenbelt setback, and another for a Sangre De Cristo townhome development within the HWY 434 right‑of‑way setback. Additional updates will be provided on the Fuchs property right‑of‑way dispute, the Sangre De Cristo and Angel Fire Crossing townhome projects, and on workforce housing easement, road access, and fee‑schedule language.

• Variance 25-003 – Angel Fire Fire Department erect new emergency management communications tower in Greenbelt setback
• Variance 25-004 – Sangre De Cristo townhome development (2 units) inside HWY 434 right‑of‑way setback
• Update on the Fuchs property right‑of‑way dispute
• Update on the Sangre De Cristo townhome development
• Review and possibly modify ambiguous language around fee schedules and deposits

The commission approved Variance 25-003 for the Angel Fire Fire Department communication tower on the Aspen Tank site with a 2‑0 vote. The commission rejected the initial motion on Variance 25-004 for the Sangre de Cristo Townhome Development and deferred the matter to the next hearing after a 1‑1 vote. The commission also tabled discussion of the Fuchs property pending a future application.

• Approved Variance 25-003 for fire department communication tower (2-0)
• Deferred Variance 25-004 for Sangre de Cristo townhome development (1-1)
• Tabled discussion of Fuchs property pending application

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Angel Fire Fire Adapted Community Committee will discuss metrics for slash pickup and burning, report on Phase 1 DSO inspection status, outline next steps for the Firewise USA program, and consider the final draft of the Good Neighbor Policy. The meeting also includes a brief sharing of key learnings from the recent New Mexico Wildland‑Urban Fire Summit.

• Slash pickup and burning metrics for September/October
• Phase 1 DSO inspection status and report for September/October
• Next steps to implement Firewise USA program – audit and committee membership
• Good Neighbor Policy – final draft presented by Lindsey Reed
• Key learnings from New Mexico Wildland‑Urban Fire Summit (9/30‑10/2) presented by Mike and Lindsey

National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center Committee

The National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center Committee meeting is set for October 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Village Hall. The agenda includes electing a committee chairman, electing a committee secretary, and establishing a charter for the committee. No old business is listed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Elect Committee Chairman
• Elect Committee Secretary
• Establish Charter

The Angel Fire National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center Committee approved the meeting agenda without dissent. The committee also approved its charter unanimously after it was sent to all members. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was postponed until the March 11, 2026 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved charter (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of minutes to 3/11/26

Council

The Village Council will discuss and take action on funding for a jet fuel truck for the Angel Fire Airport. The body will also review workforce housing contract amendments and the first quarter financial report.

• Work Force Housing Contract Amendments
• RES 2025-68: 1st Quarter Financial Report
• RES 2025-71: General fund commitment to partner with Colfax County for an Angel Fire Airport jet fuel truck
• Appointment of Roger Lowe and Chuck Hansford to the Airport Committee
• Nomination of Cathe Moon as a PID Board Member

The council unanimously approved amendments to the village workforce housing contract, securing $2.9 million. It also approved the first‑quarter financial report, a partnership with Colfax County to buy a jet‑fuel truck for the airport, and appointed two members to the airport committee. The nomination for a PID board member was withdrawn by motion.

• Approved workforce housing contract amendments ($2.9 M) (unanimous)
• Approved 1st‑quarter financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 partnership with Colfax County for airport jet‑fuel truck (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Roger Lowe and Chuck Hasford to Airport Committee (unanimous)
• Deleted nomination of Cathe Moon to PID Board (by motion)
• Approved agenda with deletion of item “D” (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

The Village Council will discuss and act on contract changes to purchase six manufactured homes from MC4, LLC. This includes a separate contract to transport the homes to Angel Fire since the vendor does not provide transport services.

• Purchase of 6 manufactured homes from MC4, LLC for $708,366.00
• Proposed transport contract for 6 homes in the amount of $56,000
• Funding source: Workforce Housing Project Funds

The council unanimously approved changes to the contract for purchasing six manufactured homes from MC4, LLC after the vendor reported delivery and equipment limitations. The council also unanimously approved a contract to transport six Clayton manufactured homes to Angel Fire. Both motions passed by roll‑call vote.

• Approved contract changes to purchase 6 manufactured homes from MC4, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract to transport 6 Clayton manufactured homes to Angel Fire (unanimous)

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will discuss and develop an e‑bike policy for the Village of Angel Fire. The meeting will also include announcements, community comments, and approval of the agenda.

• Discuss and develop an e‑bike policy for the Village of Angel Fire

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Board will hear a report from the Tourism Director. The board will introduce Rob Tibljas as a new member representing the Angel Fire business segment. Updates on the short‑term rental (STR) Granicus system and upcoming events will also be discussed.

• Introduction of Rob Tibljas as a Lodging Tax Board member representing the business segment
• STR Granicus update
• Events update

The board voted 4-0 to remove the cancelled "Art Up" item from the agenda. A second motion was approved 5-0 to adopt the revised agenda. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Removed "Art Up" from agenda (4-0)
• Approved revised agenda (5-0)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss appointing Owen Curry as interim councilor. They will also approve the appointment of Rob Tibjlas to the Lodger’s Tax Advisory. Several resolutions will be voted on, covering BARs, reimbursement for Officer Alvis May, an agreement with the Enchanted Circle Trails Association, and an application to the Capital Development Fund.

• Appointment of Owen Curry as interim councilor
• Appointment of Rob Tibjlas to the Lodger’s Tax Advisory
• Resolution 2025-64: Various BARs
• Resolution 2025-66: Reimbursement of expenses for Officer Alvis May
• Resolution 2025-69: Agreement with Enchanted Circle Trails Association

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will vote on several items, including a resolution to accept a $2.9 million loan from the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority for the Workforce Housing Project. The council will also consider contracts to purchase six manufactured homes, install them, and build concrete foundations, as well as a nomination for an interim councilor and a $10,000 grant acceptance.

• Approve Resolution 2025-67 authorizing a $2.9 million NM Mortgage Finance Authority loan for the Workforce Housing Project
• Approve contract with Homes4Life to purchase six manufactured homes built by Clayton Homes
• Approve professional services contract to install the six manufactured homes
• Approve contract with F. Gomez Mobile Home Transport to construct six concrete foundations
• Approve nomination of Owen Curry as interim councilor

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-67 to access $2.9 million from HUD. It also approved contracts to purchase six homes, install six manufactured homes, and build six concrete foundations costing $108,000. The village accepted a $10,000 Kit Carson grant for ADA‑compliant exit doors, and postponed the nomination of an interim councilor.

• Approved Resolution 2025-67 to access $2.9M HUD funding (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Homes4Life to purchase six homes (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract to install six manufactured homes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with F. Gomez Mobile Home Transport for six foundations, $108,000 total (unanimous)
• Postponed nomination of Owen Curry as interim councilor (postponed)
• Approved acceptance of $10,000 Kit Carson grant for ADA exit doors (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss updates on highway work and property use, the Fuchs Lane construction setback and possible variance, and the propane tanks for the new workforce housing project. They will also review how commission recommendations are conveyed to the Village Council, examine the updated zoning map tool, and consider the commission's role in the village planning process. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Update on highway work and property use
• Update on Fuchs Lane construction setback / variance request
• Update on propane tanks for new workforce housing project
• Discussion of process for conveying commission recommendations to Village Council
• Review of updated zoning map tool for public and commission use

The commission approved the agenda after a motion by Jacque Boyd and a second by Kevin Ricketson. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on projects, GIS services, and commission roles.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Jacque Boyd, seconded by Kevin Ricketson)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will consider several actions, including a variance request for a setback at 14 Zuni Circle, approval of a contract to build a new fire station based on RFP 2025-06, and a grant agreement for waterline and hydrant replacement (I2367). The council will also vote on applying for the Trails Plus Grant and appoint members to the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center Committee. An executive session will be opened and later closed per NMSA 10-15-1 H-2.

• Approve Variance 2025-002: Setback at 14 Zuni Cir (Reggie Bourgeois)
• Approve Contract for the New Fire Station based on results from RFP 2025-06 (Chief Vance)
• Approve Grant Agreement I2367 for Waterline/Hydrant Replacement (Julie Kulhan)
• Approve to Apply for the Trails Plus Grant (Rocky Lira)
• Approve Appointment of the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center Committee Members (Manager Wier)

Mayor Pro Tem Howe moved to return from the executive session under NMSA 10-15-1 H‑2. The motion was seconded by Councilor Weeks and passed unanimously with four ayes and no nay votes. No other matters were discussed in the executive session.

• Approved return from executive session (4-0)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee will review August metrics for slash pickup and burning. Members will discuss the Defensible Space Ordinance outreach and the Firewise USA program. The committee is scheduled to vote on the Good Neighbor Policy.

• Vote on Good Neighbor Policy
• Presentation on Firewise USA program by District Forester Justin Williams
• August slash pickup and burning metrics
• August DSO Inspection Status and Report
• 2025 Defensible Space Ordinance outreach plans

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will examine responses from Village Manager Bret Wier and materials provided by Project Manager Rocky Lira. It will also review the project timeline and set related action items. Finally, the committee will discuss criteria for disqualifying housing applicants.

• Review responses from Village Manager Bret Wier
• Review materials from Project Manager Rocky Lira
• Review timeline from Project Manager Rocky Lira and set action items
• Discuss disqualifications for applicants

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Angel Fire Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss an open position on the board and a position statement for Lodgers Tax funding. The board will also receive a Short Term Rental Compliance Report. No decisions on contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of the Lodgers Board open position
• Review of the position statement for Lodgers Tax funding
• Presentation of the Short Term Rental Compliance Report

The Lodgers Board met on September 17, 2025 and approved the agenda by a 4‑0 vote. The board heard a tourism report and a short‑term rental compliance update. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will discuss the parameters of an e-bike policy and signage for road crossings on 434. The body will also review research on snowbikes and the status of the skate park.

• Signage for road crossings on 434
• Initial discussion on e-bike policy parameters
• Research findings on snowbikes (fat tire bikes on snow trails)
• Skate park status update
• ECTA contract approval status

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will vote on adopting the 2025 Uniform Traffic Code amendment to Title 6, Chapter 1. It will also consider contracts for constructing foundations and purchasing six manufactured homes. Additional items include repealing specific ordinance language and approving a professional services contract for installing the homes.

• Approve contract with F. Gomez Mobile Home Transport to construct a concrete foundation for six manufactured homes
• Approve contract with Homes4Life to purchase six homes built by Clayton Homes
• Approve amendment to Title 6, Chapter 1 adopting the 2025 Uniform Traffic Code
• Approve repeal of “Cubic Yard” verbiage in Ordinance 4-3-8-B-5-b
• Approve professional services contract to install six manufactured homes

The council unanimously approved an amendment to Title 6, Chapter 1 to adopt the 2025 Uniform Traffic Code. It also approved the repeal of "cubic yard" language in a solid‑waste ordinance, a resolution to apply for a FY26 Regional Recreation grant, and the hiring of a technical‑writing/process administrator at an annual cost of $54,200. Additionally, the council appointed Julie Kulhan as the village representative to NERTPO and Kurt Eppler as alternate, while postponing three contracts related to manufactured‑home projects.

• Approved amendment to adopt 2025 Uniform Traffic Code (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of "cubic yard" verbiage in ordinance 4-3-8-B-5-b (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-62 to apply for FY26 Regional Recreation grant (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of technical‑writing/process admin position ($54,200 annual) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Julie Kulhan to NERTPO and Kurt Eppler as alternate (unanimous)
• Postponed contract with F. Gomez Mobile Home Transport for concrete foundations (unanimous)
• Postponed contract with Homes4Life to purchase six homes (unanimous)
• Postponed professional services contract to install six manufactured homes (unanimous)

Council

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 2025-12, adding a Wellness Ordinance that authorizes the lease of 18 acres of village land to the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center. It also postponed contracts with F. Gomez Mobile Home Transport and Homes4Life, and approved a request for proposals for a new fire‑station building kit, a $408.64 reimbursement to Greg Ralph, FY‑26 budget adjustments, and a boiler‑replacement/mini‑split project at the Community Center.

• Approved Wellness Ordinance (Item B) – PASS (unanimous)
• Postponed Contract with F. Gomez Mobile Home Transport (Item C) – PASS (unanimous)
• Postponed Contract with Homes4Life (Item D) – PASS (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for New Fire Station #1 building kit (Item E) – PASS (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement to Greg Ralph for tarp and bungee cords, $408.64 (Item F) – PASS (unanimous)
• Approved FY‑26 budget adjustment resolutions (Item G) – PASS (unanimous)
• Approved boiler replacement and mini‑split installation at Community Center (Item H) – PASS (unanimous)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee approved its agenda, the August 4 minutes, and the Governance Document with amendments by voice vote. It also approved sending the Property Management Scope of Work, including a First‑Come‑First‑Served provision, to Village Manager Bret Wier and the Council. A recommendation for emergency on‑call services purchase was likewise forwarded. Discussion on applicant disqualifications was tabled for the next meeting.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Minutes from August 4 approved (voice vote)
• Governance Document approved as amended (voice vote)
• Recommendation on Property Management Scope of Work sent to Village Manager Bret Wier (voice vote)
• First Come First Served added to Property Management Scope of Work (voice vote)
• Recommendation (including emergency purchase request) sent to Council and Manager Wier (voice vote)
• Discussion on Disqualifications for Applicants tabled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for George Lee. The applicant is seeking a 12-foot variance to the required 20-foot side yard setback to extend an existing deck.

• Public hearing for Variance Case VAR 25-002 (George Lee, 14 Zuni Circle) regarding a 12-foot side yard setback variance

The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a variance request for the rear-yard setback at 14 Zuni Circle. Although the applicant had revised the request to a 10‑foot variance, the commission voted to approve the original 12‑foot request. The motion was made by Commissioner Ricketson, seconded by Commissioner Boyd, and passed with a 2‑0 vote. No objections were recorded.

• Approved 12-foot rear-yard setback variance at 14 Zuni Circle (2-0)

Roads & Infrastructure Committee

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 12 and June 27, 2025 meetings. No chairperson was elected because no committee member was present and willing to serve. Staff will prepare amendments to Chapter 7 (Public Ways & Property) and Chapter 9 for later review by the Village Council and the public. No new business was considered.

• Approved agenda (motion by Laurie Willis, seconded by Randy Kaiser)
• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 and June 27, 2025 (motion by Randy Kaiser, seconded by Laurie Willis)
• No chairperson elected (no committee member present desired the position)
• Village staff to draft amendments to Chapter 7 and Chapter 9 of the Village Code

Council

The Village Council will hold a work session on Friday, August 15, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to Title 7 regarding the permitting process. The meeting will take place at Village Hall.

• Discussion on amendments to Title 7 regarding the permitting process
• Approval of Agenda
• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Next Regular Council Meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025
• Village Hall, 3:00 PM

The council reviewed proposed changes to Title 7 concerning driveway encroachment permits, culvert maintenance, and permit approval speed. No formal actions or votes were taken; the council will continue the discussion in future meetings and seek input from contractors and residents. The meeting was adjourned without any decisions recorded.

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board voted 4-0 to delete the ‘Art Up’ item from the agenda. The board then voted 4-0 to adopt the revised agenda for the August 13, 2025 meeting. No other actions requiring a vote were recorded.

• Removed ‘Art Up’ from agenda (4-0)
• Approved revised agenda (4-0)

Council

The Village Council will discuss the architect design document for a new fire station and an updated airport fee schedule. The meeting includes public hearings on electronic service fees, donation leave, and short-term rental occupancy variances.

• Approval of Architect Design Document for new Fire Station
• Resolution 2025-12 Airport Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2025-59 Solid Waste Transfer Rates
• Purchase of a CX140E Excavator
• Concrete Barrier Wall on South Angel Fire Road

The Angel Fire Village Council adopted numerous ordinances and resolutions, including a $5.22 million grant to fund a new fire station. Other actions approved a $17,000 defibrillator grant, a $2.00 electronic payment service fee, and an updated airport fee schedule. All votes were unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved $5.22 M fire station grant (3-0)
• Approved $17,000 defibrillator grant (3-0)
• Approved $2.00 electronic payment service fee ordinance (3-0)
• Approved Airport Fee Schedule resolution (3-0)
• Postponed Architect Design Document for new fire station (3-0)
• Approved Donation Leave Policy ordinance (3-0)
• Approved Recording of Meetings and Conversations policy (3-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Transfer Rates resolution (3-0)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee approved the revised Governance document on a voice vote. The committee assigned several action items, including drafting an application process and updating the Governance document. The next meeting was scheduled for August 25, 2025.

• Adopt revised Governance document (voice vote)
• Secretary Quinn to draft application process for lottery and first‑come‑first‑served options
• Chairwoman Ricketson to update the Governance document
• Village Manager Wier to receive a write‑up of scope of work for the first six units and have the chief procurement officer prepare the RFP
• Chairwoman Ricketson and Member Beale to draft the Request for Purchase for rental management
• Village Manager Wier requested a set of rules for application criteria (noted as action item)
• Next meeting set for August 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council voted to proceed with the invitation to bid for six Clayton Built manufactured homes, the request for proposals for a licensed installer, and the invitation to bid for concrete foundation work. The council also approved the Wellness Ordinance, RES 2025-58 budget items, and the 4th‑quarter budget report. All motions passed unanimously among the voting members.

• Approved ITB for six Clayton Built manufactured homes (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye, Councilor Weeks Aye)
• Approved RFP for licensed installer of six Clayton Built manufactured homes (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye, Councilor Weeks Aye)
• Approved ITB for concrete foundation work for six manufactured homes (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye, Councilor Weeks Aye)
• Approved proceeding with the Wellness Ordinance (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye, Councilor Weeks Aye)
• Approved RES 2025-58: Various BAR’s (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye, Councilor Weeks Aye)
• Approved 4th‑quarter Budget Report (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye, Councilor Weeks Aye)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council unanimously approved the final budget for fiscal year 2026. It also approved a task order with Dennis Engineering, the road‑materials bid awarding Taos Gravel, the termination of restrictive covenants for Liberty Square, and a dispatch agreement with Red River. The council postponed the airport fee schedule and the architect design document for the new fire station.

• Approved FY26 final budget (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Approved various BARS budget adjustments (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Postponed Airport Fee Schedule (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Approved Task Order 2025-06 with Dennis Engineering (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Approved Road Materials bid results awarding Taos Gravel (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Postponed Architect Design Document for new fire station (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Approved termination of restrictive covenants for Liberty Square (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Approved Dispatch Agreement/Contract with Red River (Howe, Weeks, Humbert Aye)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee discussed the request for proposals for property management services. The committee reviewed legal counsel feedback on the governance document and decided to accept all recommendations. The next meeting was scheduled for August 4, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Accepted legal counsel's recommendations on governance document (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board reviewed the temporary event facility and decided the proposed local distributed map was not a suitable use of advertising dollars. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 am.

• Rejected local distributed map proposal as unsuitable for advertising dollars
• Meeting adjourned at 10:00 am

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council unanimously approved a phased workforce housing project with 5‑6 units in fall 2025 and the remainder in spring 2026. It also approved the housing site plan change for propane tanks, updated tap fees for multi‑family structures, and new solid‑waste transfer rates reflecting a 2.9% CPI increase. Finally, the council amended the airport transfer services agreement, terminating one provider and awarding $55,000 to a new contractor.

• Approve workforce housing units plan (5‑6 units fall 2025, remainder spring 2026) – passed
• Approve workforce housing site plan (propane tank location change) – passed
• Approve Resolution 2025-53: tap fees for multi‑family structures – passed
• Approve Resolution 2025-54: solid waste transfer rates (2.9% CPI increase) – passed
• Approve amendment to professional services agreement for airport transfer, award $55,000 to Du Bois and King, terminate Molzen & Corbin – passed

AXX Airport Committee

The committee unanimously approved the day's agenda. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda covering the April 25 and June 13, 2025 minutes. No other decisions were made.

• Approved today’s agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (April 25 & June 13 2025) (unanimous)

Council

The council voted unanimously to approve the village’s application for the New Mexico FY26 Fire Protection Grant, which seeks $600,000 for a new fire station. It also approved a purchase‑sale agreement for the Veterans Health and Wellness Center, changing the property value to $550,000, and approved the accompanying lease agreement with renewal and purchase rights. Finally, the council created a full‑time Parks and Recreation position and eliminated one part‑time position.

• Approved FY26 NM Fire Protection Grant application ($600,000) – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved Veterans Health and Wellness Center purchase‑sale agreement, property value set at $550,000 – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved Veterans Health and Wellness Center lease agreement with renewal and purchase rights – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved creation of a full‑time Parks and Recreation position and removal of one part‑time position – unanimous (4‑0)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council approved six separate resolutions. These include the Airport KAXX FY25 budget, the Workforce Housing FY25 budget, updated water and sewer rates for fire and domestic use, a consulting contract amendment with RMT, LLP, the list of positions to be filled in the upcoming local election, and new solid waste trash service rates. All items passed by roll‑call vote with three ayes.

• Approved Resolution 2025-44 Airport KAXX Budget FY25 (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 Workforce Housing Budget FY25 (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 Water Sewer Rates for Fire/Domestic Use (3 ayes)
• Approved Consulting Contract amendment with RMT, LLP (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-43 Positions to be Filled at Regular Local Election (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 Solid Waste Trash Service Rates (3 ayes)

Roads & Infrastructure Committee

The Roads & Infrastructure Committee approved its agenda. No member volunteered to serve as chairperson, so no chair was elected. The committee continued its review of Chapter 7 of the Village Code, conducting a general review and focusing on section 7-1-4-3. No new business was taken up.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Randy Kaiser, seconded by Laurie Willis, approved)
• No chairperson elected (no member volunteered)
• Continued review of Chapter 7 of Village Code, with general review and specific focus on section 7-1-4-3
• No new business considered (none)

Workforce Housing Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. The minutes from the May 20 meeting were not approved and will be approved at the next meeting. No other actions were formally decided during this session.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• May 20 minutes deferred for approval at next meeting

Council

The Angel Fire Council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including the FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, several fee adjustments, a COPS hiring grant, and an IT services switch. The council postponed the HUD contract for the workforce housing grant. It also approved a recording‑policy and appointed two residents to the Recreation and Trails Committee.

• Approved Resolution 2025-28 adopting FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Approved COPS Hiring Grant application for seven law‑enforcement officers – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Approved IT contract switch from KOSH to Ardham Technologies (≈$5,000/month) – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Postponed HUD contract for Workforce Housing Grant – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Approved Bulk Water Fees resolution (2.9% CPI increase) – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Approved Wildland Protection Fees resolution – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Approved Recording of Meeting and Conversations Policy – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye
• Approved appointment of Joshua Harris and James Mcelroy to the Recreation and Trails Committee – Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The committee approved the May 15, 2025 minutes and the agenda, but deferred the Trail Race item to a later meeting. It also postponed any recommendation on the Frank Young Extension trail design quotes until property rights are resolved. The committee recommended new members and assigned maintenance and outreach tasks.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Approved agenda (consensus) with Trail Race deferred
• Deferred Trail Race to a future meeting
• Deferred recommendation on Frank Young Extension trail design quote pending property rights
• Recommended appointment of Josh Harris and James Mellroy (pending council approval)
• Assigned Village maintenance to inspect Solar Loop Trail bridge for possible repair
• Assigned Matt to man Committee booth at Town Hall meeting

Council

The work session opened with a public hearing on the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). Council members discussed water infrastructure projects, workforce housing phases, and budget considerations, but no motions were voted on. The council said a final ranking of ICIP projects will be decided at the June 24 regular council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:22 PM.

AXX Airport Committee

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the 25 April minutes. The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, 8 July 2025, and the regular meeting day was changed to the second Tuesday of each month.

• Approved today's agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including 25 April minutes
• Set next meeting for Tuesday, 8 July 2025
• Changed regular meeting day to the second Tuesday of each month

Roads & Infrastructure Committee

The committee approved its agenda after a motion by Laurie Willis and a vote recorded as 2"4 by Randy Kaiser. No chairperson was elected because neither present member wanted the position. The committee started reviewing and updating Chapter 7 of the Village Code, discussing multiple sections of the Street and Drainage Design Standards.

• Agenda approved (motion by Laurie Willis; vote recorded as 2"4 by Randy Kaiser)
• Chairperson election resulted in no appointment (neither member desired the role)
• Commenced review of Chapter 7 of the Village Code, Public Ways & Property

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board approved the agenda with a 4‑0 vote. The Tourism Director reported a new sign at Village Hall and upcoming turf installation for the events center. Old business updates covered marketing performance, event‑facility construction progress, and projected summer event interest. The board noted a vacancy after Nancy Bush’s resignation and asked for replacement suggestions to be forwarded to the Village Council.

• Agenda approved (4-0)

Council

The council voted to repeal Title 5, Chapter 2B, Section 19 “Escape from Custody” from the Village Code. It also approved the Unlawful Prowling ordinance, participation in the Firewise Community program, a new FY26 holiday schedule, an employee donation leave policy, purchase of a new motor grader, paving of Squaw Valley Road, and updated fire department policies. All motions passed with each council member voting Aye.

• Repeal Title 5, Chapter 2B, Section 19 “Escape from Custody” – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Ordinance 2025-07: Unlawful Prowling – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Participate in Firewise Community Program – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Resolution 2025-29 FY26 Holiday Schedule – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Employee Donation Leave Policy – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Purchase of new motor grader – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Pave Squaw Valley Road to improve drainage – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)
• Fire Department policies, procedures, guidelines, and code of conduct – approved (Mayor Pro Tem Howe, Crain, Weeks, Humbert Aye)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee approved its meeting agenda after a motion by Dave Hartson was carried. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting following a motion by Martha Ashley that was carried. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 pm

Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan Committee approved the day's agenda and the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes by consent. The committee scheduled the next regular meeting for July 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 a.m.

• Approved today's agenda (by consent)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (by consent)
• Scheduled regular meeting for July 17, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 10:34 a.m.

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council voted to approve a wholesale beer license for Nuckolls Brewing, a memorandum of understanding with Colfax County that includes a $22,000 grant match, and multiple land‑use resolutions for subdivisions, site plans, and variances. It also adopted resolutions updating the village’s bank accounts, appointing a new public improvement district director, and implementing a Text‑My‑Gov communication system. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved wholesale beer license for Nuckolls Brewing (all ayes)
• Approved MOU with Colfax County for Rural Air Service Enhancement Grants ($22,000 match) (all ayes)
• Approved subdivision of 45.324‑acre parcel into 2 lots (all ayes)
• Approved appointment of Mark Manley as Director of the Angel Fire Public Improvement District (all ayes)
• Approved update of village bank and financial accounts (all ayes)
• Approved Text My Gov information portal with $4,000 initial cost (all ayes)
• Approved site plan for 44 new residential units in Mountain View Overlay District (all ayes)
• Approved amendment extending the time‑period condition for the property at 2754 HWY 64 (all ayes)

Council

The Angel Fire Council approved a $397,876.69 contract for an unattended weighing system at the transfer station. It also approved a wholesale beer license for Nuckolls Brewing, a resolution for various bars, and appointed Mark Manley as director of the Public Improvement District. Additional actions included a $22,000 grant MOU with Colfax County, a $4,000 Text‑My‑Gov communication tool, and the appointment of an alternate judge.

• Approved wholesale beer license for Nuckolls Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-21 for various bars (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Manley as director of the Angel Fire Public Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Colfax County for a $22,000 grant match (unanimous)
• Approved $397,876.69 contract for unattended weighing system at transfer station (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 Text My Gov communication portal (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bruce Jassman as alternate judge (unanimous)
• Postponed participation in the Firewise Community Program to next meeting

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council approved a $397,876.69 contract for an unattended weighing system at the transfer station. It also approved a $22,000 grant MOU with Colfax County, a $4,000 Text My Gov communication tool, and several appointments and land‑use actions. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved $397,876.69 unattended weighing system contract (Item J)
• Approved $22,000 grant MOU with Colfax County (Item G)
• Approved $4,000 Text My Gov portal implementation (Item K)
• Approved appointment of Mark Manley as Director of the Public Improvement District (Item E)
• Approved appointment of Bruce Jassman as alternate Judge (Item I)
• Approved subdivision of 45.324‑acre parcel into 2 lots (Item D)
• Approved site plan for 44 residential units in Mountain View Overlay District (Item L)
• Approved variance for propane tank setbacks and conditional use permit for 30 manufactured homes (Item N)

Council

The council approved the agenda with a recorded vote of 2‑4. The meeting included updates on the FY 2026 budget, a $71,000 negative balance for the Airport Enterprise, a projected 30% rise in lodgers tax revenue, fire department staffing options, and a discussion of water‑rights purchases. No other actions were voted on or formally decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (vote 2‑4)

Workforce Housing Committee

The committee approved the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Phase I site‑plan recommendation and sent it to Council. It adopted the exterior and interior color scheme rankings, selected the Clark and Mariner home models, and recommended metal skirting in a coordinating color. It also approved three Phase I items: roof extension or deck option, gravel edging, and washers/dryers. All approvals were by voice vote.

• Agenda approved by unanimous voice vote
• Phase I site‑plan recommendation accepted and sent to Council (voice vote)
• Exterior color scheme ranking approved as Committee selection (voice vote)
• Interior color scheme Option 2 approved (voice vote)
• Clark and Mariner home models recommended (voice vote)
• Metal skirting in matching color recommended (voice vote)
• Phase I items – roof extension/deck option, gravel edging, washers/dryers – recommended (voice vote)

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board also approved a §10000 application from the Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce to support a July 4 fireworks show over Eagle Nest Lake. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved §10000 fireworks funding (4-0)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee approved the amended agenda and the April 3 minutes by voice vote. Members discussed model options, income limits, and site‑plan details but did not finalize any of those items. The recommendation on the site plan to be presented to the Council was postponed (tabled) to the next meeting. The next meeting is set for May 20 to consider color schemes, skirting, and the site‑plan recommendation.

• Approved amended agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 3 minutes (voice vote)
• Tabled vote on Committee recommendation on site plan to Council (postponed)
• No decisions made on color schemes, skirting, or foundation recommendations

Council

The council moved to table Item A, seconded the motion, and approved the motion by a 3‑0 roll‑call vote. The same motion was repeated later in the session and again passed. The meeting included discussion of the Colfax Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and the village slash program, but no formal actions were taken on those topics.

• Tabled Item A (3-0)
• Tabled Item A again (3-0)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council voted to approve the liquor license for Angel Fire Resort, LLC DBA Frontier Plaza, covering the hotel, lift cafe, and Summit House. The council also approved the request for proposals to install synthetic grass, selecting Global Maven Enterprises for the project. Both motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved liquor license for Angel Fire Resort, LLC DBA Frontier Plaza (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye)
• Approved RFP for synthetic grass installation with Global Maven Enterprises (Mayor Pro Tem Howe Aye; Councilor Crain Aye; Councilor Humbert Aye)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee approved its agenda and the April 15, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend that Angel Fire pursue designation as a Firewise Community. The recommendation was adopted by a motion and passed.

• Approved agenda (motion Don Clark, second Ray Honea, passed)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2025 (motion Don Clark, second Dave Hartson, passed)
• Recommended Angel Fire pursue Firewise Community program (motion Don Clark, second Scott Schaffer, passed)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council unanimously approved several items, including a liquor license for Nuckolls Brewing and a change to police officers' work schedule allowing an 80‑hour pay period. It also approved purchases of solid‑waste scales and a Vermeer VX50 vacuum excavator, adopted a new prowling ordinance, and created full‑time and receptionist positions. The FY26 RAID reimbursement grant was approved, and the synthetic‑grass RFP was postponed to a later work session.

• Approved liquor license for Nuckolls Brewing (unanimous vote)
• Approved Appendix A for police department 80‑hour pay period (unanimous vote)
• Approved purchase of solid‑waste scales (unanimous vote)
• Approved purchase of Vermeer VX50 vacuum excavator (unanimous vote)
• Approved FY26 RAID reimbursement grant application (unanimous vote)
• Approved adoption of new prowling ordinance, repealing escape ordinance (unanimous vote)
• Approved making Jeff Gilmer a full‑time employee (unanimous vote)
• Approved addition of a front receptionist position (unanimous vote)

Council

The council approved the agenda for the work session. The meeting featured budget discussions for FY 2026 for the police, fire, Allen Fields/Community Center, maintenance and streets, solid waste, airport, and tourism departments. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded for any budget items.

• Agenda approved (vote tally not recorded)

AXX Airport Committee

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda minutes. It decided to postpone the runway closure until after Labor Day and to delay the lighting project to the fall. The Aviation Week event was renamed the Aviation Affair, and the regular meeting day was changed to Friday, with the next meeting set for May 9, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minutes for 10 April 2025 (unanimous)
• Delayed runway closure until after Labor Day
• Slipped lighting project to fall
• Renamed Aviation Week event to Aviation Affair
• Moved regular meeting day to Friday (accepted)
• Set next meeting for Friday, 9 May 2025, 10 am

Council

The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Councilor Weeks and a second by Councilor Humbert. Councilors and staff then discussed the workforce housing project, including unit mix, costs, timelines, permit progress, and property‑management options. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on project items were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Councilor Weeks, second by Councilor Humbert)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council unanimously approved permission to apply for state TFP funding for the Upper and Lower Bill Burges Road projects. It also approved a contract with the Maldonado Detention Center that will charge the village $170 per day for inmates held on municipal charges. Additional approvals included a concession stand at Allen Fields, new flash‑drive fees for public‑record requests, and updates to the village’s bank accounts and lodger’s tax audit procedures.

• Approved permission to apply for TFP funding for Upper Bill Burges Rd (unanimous Aye)
• Approved permission to apply for TFP funding for Lower Bill Burges Rd sidewalks (unanimous Aye)
• Approved concession stand and bathrooms for Allen Fields (unanimous Aye)
• Approved addition of flash‑drive fees for public‑record requests (unanimous Aye)
• Approved contract with Maldonado Detention Center at $170 per inmate per day (unanimous Aye)
• Approved donation and repair plan for 2009 Kenworth Water Tender (unanimous Aye)
• Approved transition of village accounts to New Mexico Bank and Trust (unanimous Aye)
• Approved lodger’s tax audit procedures and related policies (unanimous Aye)

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The committee approved the March 20, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda by consensus. It added a future agenda item to develop a policy on trail memorials. The next work session was set for May 1, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., and the regular meeting for May 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Approved meeting agenda (consensus)
• Added trail memorial policy as future agenda item
• Scheduled Work Session for May 1, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
• Scheduled Regular Meeting for May 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

AXX Airport Committee

The committee approved the day's agenda unanimously. A motion was made and seconded to approve the 13 March 2025 minutes, which were also approved. No new business items were presented. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 May 2025.

• Approved today’s agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 13 March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No new business items considered

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board voted 4‑0 to adopt the agenda. The board heard a tourism report noting a $200,000 county grant for flights and progress on the temporary event facility. It discussed a New Mexico Bull Fiesta grant application and a future policy work session on the Community Center and Liberty Square. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0 vote)

Fire Adapted Community Committee

The Fire Adapted Community Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 4, 2025 minutes, each passing without recorded opposition. The committee also set the next meeting for May 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved (passed)
• March 4, 2025 minutes approved (passed)
• Next meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council approved a liquor license for MountaiZa@8600 LLC DBA Angel Fired Pizza and several amendments to Title 9 of the zoning code, including definitions for crop production, home gardens, and increased residential density. The council also rezoned 4.29 acres from C‑1 to R‑6 for workforce housing, approved an artificial‑turf temporary event center funded by lodgers' tax, and authorized a $702,602 booster‑pump upgrade funded by GO bonds. Additionally, a fire‑department position change from Lieutenant to Captain was approved. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved liquor license for MountaiZa@8600 LLC DBA Angel Fired Pizza (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Title 9, Chapter 2 defining crop production (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Title 9, Chapter 7 allowing small home gardens (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Title 9, Chapter 11, Article C, Section 4 increasing residential density (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4.29 acres from C‑1 to R‑6 for workforce housing (unanimous)
• Approved artificial‑turf temporary event center ($350,000, funded by lodgers' tax) (unanimous)
• Approved booster‑pump water system upgrades ($702,602, funded by GO bonds) (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑department position change from Lieutenant to Captain (unanimous)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee amended and approved its agenda by voice vote. It also approved the minutes from the March 12 and March 24 meetings by voice vote. The committee agreed to wait until after the April 22 Council vote before setting the next meeting date and any further action items.

• Approved amended agenda (voice vote)
• Approved March 12 and March 24 minutes (voice vote)
• Agreed to wait until after April 22 to determine next meeting and action items

AXX Airport Committee

The Angel Fire Airport Committee approved the consent agenda covering the February 27, February 13, and March 13, 2025 minutes. The meeting included reports on airport sponsorship transfer, grant and master plan progress, engineering contract status, and upcoming events. No other actions were voted on, and a new secretary was not selected at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda and minutes (unanimous)
• No new secretary appointed (decision pending)

Council

The council voted to approve the agenda for the March 25, 2025 work session. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions about booster pump upgrades, new water system infrastructure, backup generators, well drilling challenges, fire‑safety water improvements, and overall water department infrastructure. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded beyond the agenda approval.

• Agenda approved (motion by Mayor Pro‑Tem Howe, seconded by Councilor Humbert)

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council voted to approve a conditional use permit for cannabis manufacturing (Resolution 2025-08) and also approved permits for an accessory dwelling, a recreational courts site plan, various BARs, a new finance director, an airport committee member, a water distribution task order, and a land surveyor RFP. All items passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-08: Conditional Use Permit for cannabis manufacturing at 11 Halo Pines Terrace (unanimous PASS)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09: Conditional Use Permit for accessory dwelling at 14 Zuni Circle (unanimous PASS)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10: Site plan for recreational courts, pro shop, and parking at 12 San Mateo (unanimous PASS)
• Approved Resolution 2025-11: Various BARs (unanimous PASS)
• Approved appointment of new Finance Director, Adrian Rendon (unanimous PASS)
• Approved appointment of Gene Quist to the Airport Committee (unanimous PASS)
• Approved Task Order 2025-07 with Dennis Engineering for Monte Verde Lake water distribution line (unanimous PASS)
• Approved RFP 2025-002 for land surveyor services (unanimous PASS)

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee unanimously approved Clayton Homes as the housing vendor. The vote on the housing unit mix was postponed. The committee scheduled the next meeting for April 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and tasked Project Manager Rocky Lira with reviewing floor plans with the site engineer.

• Approved Clayton Homes as vendor (unanimous)
• Housing unit mix vote postponed
• Set next meeting for April 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Project Manager Lira to review floor plans with site engineer

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee approved the February 20, 2025 minutes and the meeting agenda by consensus. The committee discussed trail grant updates, the ECTA proposal, National Trails Day, a running race proposal, and committee representation, but no formal votes were recorded on these items. Action items were assigned to members for follow‑up.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Approved meeting agenda (consensus)
• Agreed to develop a Scope of Work for the Frank Young Extension Trail (no vote recorded)
• Decided to provide comments on the ECTA proposal to Matt (no vote recorded)
• Assigned task: Attila to arrange meeting with Consensus Planning regarding Liberty Square
• Assigned task: Shay to send draft Scope of Work for Frank Young Extension Trail
• Assigned task: Matt to draft cover letter for the Annual Report
• Assigned task: Elliott to draft proposal for a 2026 running race