The Birth Of Angel Fire, NM

One of the youngest towns in New Mexico Is Angel Fire. Before being established in the 1860's by Lucien B. Maxwell and Christopher (Kit) Carson this land was once home to the nomadic Moache Ute and the Jicarilla Apache tribes. They spent the fall and summer months enjoying the vast mountain land and called it " fire of the gods" due to the sun setting behind Auga Fria Peak looking like fire on the mountain. In 1885 Carson gave it the name Angel Fire.

In the mid 1800's Maxwell acquiredand a 1.7 million acre property which became known as the Maxwell Land Grant. In 1867 gold was discovered on Mount Baldy and even though it was private property, it was soon filled with prospectors searching for gold.

In 1918 Charles and Frank Springer (Owners of the SH Ranch) Built the Eagle Nest dam, taming the Cimarron river and conserving water for Colfax County.

In 1954 Roy and George LeBus, bought the 9,000 acre Monte Verde Ranch and in 1956 purchased another 14,000 acres from the Maxwell Land Grant Company. Ten years after the purchase, it was decided that they would transform it into a Resort Community, keeping the name Angel Fire.

In 1966 construction began and after 18 months, the first ski runs were cut. A 9 hole golf course was also constructed and Monte Verde Lake was ready for visitors. Word spread quickly of the new resort which put a demand in for more accommodations. In 1971 the first condos were built, Because of the growing population and the need to take on more investors, the LeBus family sold the resort to the Baca Grande Angel Fire Corporation, retaining 1000 acres of the original land for themselves.

Over the years, the resort was sold several times. In 1996 most areas of dispute were finally settled and now Angel Fire is the Resort you know today comprising of four season fun the whole family can enjoy. So stop by and check out the majestic Moreno Valley and learn more about the rich history this valley has to offer!

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