Angel Fire, NM

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance 2026-04, which amends Title 7 of the Village Code covering encroachment permits, culverts, water rates, and other regulations. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including rescinding prior resolutions and establishing an electronic payment convenience fee, plus a water system improvement funding application. Several reimbursements and a wildfire mitigation agreement are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2026-04: Title 7 amendments (encroachment permits, culverts, water rates)
• RES 2026-66: Rescinds RES 2026-06 and 2026-15, establishes electronic payment convenience fee
• RES 2026-67: Apply for New Mexico Water Trust Board funding for water system improvements
• RES 2026-69: Application to New Mexico Finance Authority for financial assistance
• Reimbursements: $70.88 (Andrew Archuleta) and $43.37 (Chris Romo)

Firewise Committee

The Firewise Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Community Wildfire Defense Grant, Forest Ambassador employment, property access and wildfire mitigation agreements, and media outreach strategies. They will also consider approving a Firewise announcement flyer and receive an update on wildland and fuels from the Angel Fire Fire Department.

• Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) update
• Forest Ambassador employment update
• Property access and Wildfire Mitigation Agreement update
• AFFD Wildland and Fuels update
• Approve Fire Wise announcement flyer

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zone change for specific lots in Angel Fire Village Unit 1 and the adjacent Aspen Street Drop-Off Area, and discuss a proposed Night Sky ordinance. Both items are up for discussion and possible approval.

• Zone change for Angel Fire Village Unit 1, Block H, Lots 3, 4, and 5, and adjacent Aspen Street Drop-Off Area
• Discussion and approval of July 21, 2026 Night Sky ordinance

Workforce Housing Committee

The Angel Fire Workforce Housing Committee is meeting to discuss updates from property management, a possible sliding scale for housing deposits, and to confirm the next meeting date. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Update from Krystina Ham on Workforce Housing Property Management
• Discussion on possible sliding scale for Workforce Housing Deposit
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2026 meeting

Roads & Infrastructure Committee

The Angel Fire Roads & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to Title 7 (Public Ways and Property), covering street and drainage design standards, right-of-way encroachments, water conservation, and oversized transport rules. This is a discussion item under old business, not a final decision. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like roll call and public comments.

• Discussion of Title 7 changes to Chapter 1 (Streets and Drainage Design Standards)
• Discussion of Chapter 2 (Right of Way Encroachments) changes
• Discussion of Chapter 7-3-10 (Water Conservation) changes
• Discussion of Chapter 5 (Oversized Transport) changes

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will meet to prioritize projects at Allen Fields, review design quotes for a pumptrack and trail, and discuss adaptive trail assessments. They will also hear updates on the Elliott Barker trail legal assessment and resort trail maps. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation by Julie Kulhan on Allen Fields proposed projects and funding timeline
• Review of ARC quotes for pumptrack and trail design work
• Discussion on asphalt vs. concrete for pumptrack and trail
• Review of Adaptive Trail Assessment Quotes and next steps
• Progress update on legal assessment points to Elliott Barker trail

Lodger's Tax Committee

The Lodger's Tax Advisory Board will discuss short-term rental software options and future events at the Mountain View Events Center. The meeting also includes a tourism director report and introduction of a new visitor center administrator.

• Discussion of alternative STR software to replace or supplement Granicus
• Discussion of Mountain View Events Center future events
• Introduction of Janie Archuleta as Visitor Center Administrator
• Tourism Director Report

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,168,740.70 award to Pluma LLC for Allen Fields lighting and electrical construction, a revised workforce housing governance plan, and an airport consultant agreement with DuBois & King, LLC. The council will also consider a dispatch agreement with the Town of Red River, a property access and wildfire mitigation 'Good Neighbor Policy,' and appointments to the Firewise Committee. Final quarter budget reports and budget adjustment requests (BARs) are also on the agenda.

• Award to Pluma LLC for Allen Fields lighting and electrical construction for $1,168,740.70
• Approve revised Workforce Housing Governance
• Approve Airport General Consultant Agreement with DuBois & King, LLC
• Approve Dispatch Agreement with the Town of Red River
• Approve RES 2026-64: Final Quarter Budget Report and RES 2026-65: Various BARs

Roads & Infrastructure Committee

The Roads and Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the Infrastructure Development Plan, consider approving a public survey of road conditions, and review updates to Title 7 (Public Ways and Property). The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific contracts or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of Infrastructure Development Plan
• Discussion/approval of public survey of road conditions
• Discussion of updates to Title 7 (Public Ways and Property)

AXX Airport Committee

The Airport Committee will discuss and vote on the airport ground lease and fee schedule. Members will also vote for committee officers and review the Minimum Airport Standards Manual.

• Vote on airport ground lease and fee schedule
• Vote for committee officers
• Review of Minimum Airport Standards Manual
• Status update on Airport Lighting, Hangar Door, Fuel Area & Snow Removal Grant
• Sponsorship Transfer progress report

Firewise Committee

The Firewise Committee will meet to review updates on the Community Wildfire Defense Grant and Forest Ambassador employment. The body will also discuss property access agreements and public outreach strategies.

• Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) update
• Property access and Wildfire Mitigation Agreement status
• Forest Ambassador employment update
• Discussion on location for 2 Firewise signs
• Nominations for empty positions to be sent to Village Council

Council

The Village Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on a Level 2 Blue Flag Emergency Proclamation. This action pertains to a water shortage in the Village under Ordinance 7-3-10C.

• Level 2 Blue Flag Emergency Proclamation regarding water shortage

The council approved a Level 2 Blue Flag Emergency Proclamation under Ordinance 7-3-10C due to water shortages, specifically the declining performance of the Peralta well. The well, drilled in the late 1990s, has unreliable water levels and replenishment rates due to drought and fractured bedrock. The village is not out of water yet, but officials acted proactively to find more reliable sources. The motion passed with a roll call vote of 2-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Crain and Councilor Curry voting aye; Mayor Lindsey seconded the motion).

• Approved Level 2 Blue Flag Emergency Proclamation for water shortage (2-0)
• Declared Peralta well unreliable as long-term water source due to drought and fractured bedrock

Council

The Angel Fire Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on a Level 2 Blue Flag Emergency Proclamation for water shortage under Ordinance 7-3-10C. The proclamation is sponsored by Kurt Eppler. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Issue Level 2 Blue Flag Emergency Proclamation under Ordinance 7-3-10C Regarding Water Shortage (Kurt Eppler)

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee will hold a work session to mark the desired alignment of the Allen Fields Perimeter Trail. The meeting is open to the public and includes a roll call and agenda approval.

• Work session to mark desired alignment of Allen Fields Perimeter Trail

The Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee held a work session to mark the desired trail route, including perimeter, creek, and corridor, with pin flags within the property boundary. GPS coordinates were recorded, and Attila Bality will prepare a Google map for the committee's consideration and design bids. No formal decisions were made.

• Marked desired trail route with pin flags
• Recorded GPS coordinates of trail route
• Assigned Attila Bality to prepare Google map of trail

Workforce Housing Committee

The Workforce Housing Committee will meet to elect a Chairman and Secretary. The committee will also discuss and vote on adjusting governance to include domestic partners and their children as family members.

• Vote on Chairman
• Vote on Secretary
• Vote to include domestic partners and their children as family members in governance

The Workforce Housing Committee elected Mel Sales as Chairman and Tressa Marusak as Secretary, both by unanimous 3-0 votes. The committee also voted unanimously to include domestic partners and their immediate children in the definition of 'Family Members' for workforce housing governance, to be presented to the Village Council on August 11, 2026. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Elected Mel Sales as Chairman (3-0)
• Elected Tressa Marusak as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved governance change to include domestic partners and their children as family members (3-0), to go to Council on August 11, 2026
• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes to next meeting

Council

The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and vote on several items including a $241,500 budget increase for software transition, a FEMA grant application for emergency generators, approval of a comprehensive plan, and acquisition of 17 new workforce housing units. They will also consider agreements for water meter replacements and a proposal with the National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center. Multiple budget adjustment requests are also on the agenda.

• Approve $241,500 budget increase for OpenGov software subscription and transition from Tyler Incode
• Approve RES 2026-58: Application for 2026-2027 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for emergency generators
• Approve RES 2026-59: Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Angel Fire
• Approve Service Addendum and Notice to Proceed with Sustainability Partners for acquisition of 17 new workforce housing units
• Approve quote and agreement with Sustainability Partners for installation of water meters to replace non-functioning meters

The Council approved a $241,500 FY27 budget increase to fund the OpenGov subscription and transition from Tyler Incode, along with several other items. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The Council also approved a FEMA grant application for emergency generators, a comprehensive plan, workforce housing units, water meter replacements, and various budget adjustments.

• Approved $241,500 FY27 budget increase for OpenGov transition (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-58: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application for emergency generators (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Brian Lindsey to Public Improvement District Board (4-0)
• Approved Fortified Structures/J&H proposal agreement with National Veterans Wellness and Healing Center, with modification to Exhibit B (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-59: Comprehensive Plan for the Village (4-0)
• Approved Service Addendum with Sustainability Partners for 17 workforce housing units (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Sustainability Partners for water meter installation (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-60 and RES 2026-61: Various budget adjustment requests (4-0)

Recreation and Pedestrian Trails Committee

The Recreation and Trails Committee will meet to discuss the development of a pump track with American Ramp Company. Members will also review status reports on adaptive use trail assessments and the Allen Fields Master Plan.

• Pump track development presentation by American Ramp Company
• Trail assessments for adaptive use quotes and proposals
• Adding unofficial trails in Carson Forest
• Allen Fields Master Plan survey status
• Skatepark pad and perimeter trail progress

The Recreation and Trails Committee voted to recommend the Village work with American Ramp Company (ARC) to design a pump track and bike playground, coordinating with Oliver Bradley's skate park. The recommendation will go to the Village Council for action. The committee also reviewed trail assessment proposals and scheduled field visits.

• Recommended Village work with ARC for pump track design (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 18, 2026 meeting
• Approved agenda
• Scheduled field visit to review Elliott Barker trail access points (July 27)
• Scheduled field visit to mark perimeter trail (July 30)
• Set next regular meeting for August 13, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Angel Fire Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on July 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The commission will discuss and consider approval of the 2026 Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Discussion and approval of the 2026 Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan Update

Dark Sky Committee

The Night Skies Committee will discuss modifications to a proposed ordinance recommended by DarkSky International and Village representatives. The committee intends to vote on recommending the July 21st version of the ordinance to Planning & Zoning.

• Vote to recommend July 21st version of ordinance to AF Planning & Zoning

AXX Airport Committee

The committee will review the status of grants for lighting, hangar doors, fuel areas, and snow removal. Members will also vote on an airport ground lease, a fee schedule, and committee officers.

• Grant status for airport lighting, hangar door, fuel area, and snow removal
• Discussion and vote on airport ground lease and fee schedule
• Election of committee officers
• Review of Minimum Airport Standards Manual

Council

The Village Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget and a conditional use permit for an RV park. Other items include road fund participation, workforce housing rent, and various budget adjustments.

• Adoption of the FY2026-2027 Budget (RES 2026-57)
• Conditional Use Permit for Monte Verde RV Park at 3521 Mountain View Blvd (RES 2026-54)
• Increase to Financial Budget by $241,500 for OpenGov subscription
• Participation in Local Government Road Fund Program (RES 2026-52 and RES 2026-53)
• Rent for the Workforce Housing Project of 30 homes (RES 2026-55)

The Angel Fire Village Council approved the FY2026-2027 budget, a conditional use permit for Monte Verde RV Park under new ownership, and several other resolutions including participation in a state road fund program and a $1.2 million veterans wellness project. The council also continued a discussion on a $241,500 OpenGov software subscription to a future meeting. No public comments were made during hearings on the budget or the RV park permit.

• Approved RES 2026-57: FY2026-2027 budget adoption (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-54: Conditional use permit for Monte Verde RV Park at 3521 Mountain View Blvd (4-0)
• Approved $1.2M fortified structures proposal for veterans wellness project (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-52: Participation in NMDOT Local Government Road Fund Program ($80K total, $60K state, $20K match) (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-53: Participation in road fund program with $20K match waiver request (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-55: Rent and utility service terms for workforce housing project (4-0)
• Approved RES 2026-56: Various budget adjustment requests for FY2026 and FY2027 (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement for personal credit card purchase of field supplies (4-0)

Roads & Infrastructure Committee

The Roads and Infrastructure Committee will discuss and potentially approve its Charter, continue developing criteria for roads, water, sewer, and solid waste, and receive a briefing from Police Chief Hogrefe on roads and public safety. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Discussion/approval of Committee Charter
• Continue discussion to establish criteria for roads, water, sewer, and solid waste
• Briefing from Police Chief Hogrefe on roads and public safety

The Roads and Infrastructure Committee approved its committee charter and discussed preparing a public survey on road criteria. Police Chief Hogrefe briefed members on speed studies and control devices, but no decisions were made on speed measures. The next meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

• Approved committee charter (motion by Dan Marcy, seconded by Scott Smiley)
• Approved agenda with Item A moved to first item of Old Business
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2026

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

The council voted to move into an executive session and later to return from it, both motions passing unanimously. A motion to approve the proposed settlement of pending litigation was voted down, with all members voting nay. No other decisions were made.

• Approved move into executive session (4-0)
• Approved return from executive session (4-0)
• Rejected proposed settlement of pending litigation (4-0)

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

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

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an RV park at 3521 Mountain View Blvd. The commission also agreed to publish the full draft of the 2026 Angel Fire Comprehensive Plan on the public website for at least 10 days, holding further action until the July 22, 2026 meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for RV park at 3521 Mountain View Blvd (unanimous)
• Agreed to publish full draft of 2026 Comprehensive Plan on public website for at least 10 days (unanimous)
• Held Comprehensive Plan under advisement until July 22, 2026 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

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

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

The Angel Fire Village Council voted to adopt several rate resolutions, including water and sewer availability fees, tap fees for multi‑family structures, solid waste transfer station rates, and wildfire protection fees. All of these items passed with unanimous Aye votes from the four council members. The council also approved moving into and returning from an executive session, while rejecting a settlement offer in the Bobick lawsuit.

• Approved RES 2026-23: Water Sewer Availability Rates (Item D) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Approved RES 2026-32: Water Sewer Rates (Item E) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Approved RES 2026-34: Schedule of Tap Fees for Multi‑Family Structures (Item F) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Approved RES 2026-35: Solid Waste Transfer Station Rates (Item G) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Approved RES 2026-44: Wildfire Protection Fees (Item H) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Approved RES 2026-33: Solid Waste Service Rates (Item A, New Business) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Motion to move into an executive session (Item A) – PASS (4 Ayes)
• Motion to settle pending Bobick v. Angel Fire lawsuit (Item C) – FAIL (4 Nays)

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