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Retirement Living In Angel Fire - New Mexico


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Area Description

Angel Fire is situated along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway in Northern New Mexico. At 8,600 ft. elevation, Angel Fire is bounded on the west side of the valley with Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s highest mountain peak at 13,600 ft. and on the east by Agua Fria Peak at 10,600 ft.

Angel Fire has a small airport that can accommodate single and twin-engine airplanes as well as small to large corporate jets on a runway with 8,900 length. The runway is the fifth highest runway in the nation at 8,600 ft. elevation.

The main roadway entrance to Angel Fire is US Hwy 64, an all-season roadway that is maintained in the winter for easy access.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Angel Fire is an “outdoor community” with excellent recreational opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, golf, tennis, horseback riding and fishing in the summer months. Throughout the winter season, its time for skiing, snowboarding, sleigh rides and other outdoor snow sports.

Cultural Activities
Many artists of various disciplines call Angel Fire home. Each year, during the month of August, Angel Fire hosts the world-renowned chamber music festival, Music from Angel Fire. Throughout the summer there are concerts in the park with area and regional performing artists.

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Medical Facilities


Angel Fire has a community clinic, dentist, chiropractor and various alternative practice therapists for medical issues. For major medical issues, the closest hospital is in Taos, NM which is half an hour away.

The National Veterans Wellness Center is located in Angel Fire. Their programs benefit veterans and families with PTS and other military-related illnesses.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Angel Fire, New Mexico?

For those of you that retire in Angel Fire, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 0's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Angel Fire such as dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the spring. Assume a few days of snow with a few days of snow remaining on the ground.

Summertime in Angel Fire is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Angel Fire, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  7 F°  23 F°  39 F°
 Feb  11 F°  26 F°  41 F°
 Mar  18 F°  32 F°  47 F°
 Apr  24 F°  40 F°  55 F°
 May  32 F°  48 F°  65 F°
 Jun  38 F°  56 F°  74 F°
 Jul  43 F°  60 F°  77 F°
 Aug  43 F°  59 F°  75 F°
 Sep  35 F°  52 F°  69 F°
 Oct  26 F°  43 F°  60 F°
 Nov  17 F°  32 F°  48 F°
 Dec  10 F°  25 F°  39 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  31  10
 Feb  0  27  5
 Mar  0  29  2
 Apr  0  26  0
 May  0  16  0
 Jun  0  5  0
 Jul  0  1  0
 Aug  0  1  0
 Sep  0  10  0
 Oct  0  25  0
 Nov  0  29  1
 Dec  0  30  7

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  5  11 %
 Feb  1 "  6  12 %
 Mar  2 "  7  17 %
 Apr  2 "  6  20 %
 May  2 "  7  27 %
 Jun  2 "  7  32 %
 Jul  4 "  13  41 %
 Aug  3 "  14  43 %
 Sep  2 "  7  36 %
 Oct  2 "  6  26 %
 Nov  1 "  5  16 %
 Dec  1 "  6  11 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  14 "  17  4
 Feb  16 "  15  5
 Mar  18 "  11  5
 Apr  12 "  4  3
 May  1 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  4 "  2  1
 Nov  10 "  6  3
 Dec  15 "  15  5


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Cost of Living for Angel Fire, NM

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 There are a wide variety of housing options here in Angel Fire and the outlying regions. One can buy raw land to build their dream home, buy and existing home or rent. A talented pool of builders reside here in Angel Fire and are able to assist you in remodels or complete design-build.

Senior Assistance in Angel Fire, NM

Angel Fire, New Mexico offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Angel Fire Offer For Retirees?

One can get as involved as you want in this community with clubs and organizations: Garden Club, church organizations, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Art Guild are but a few of the opportunities to stay busy.

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