From the Desk of Angel Fire Mayor Jo

By Jo Mixon, Mayor of Angel Fire

Summer is in full swing and the weather is perfect for being outdoors. Please be mindful to save water, to check out local fire restrictions and know which parts of the forests are still closed to visitors.

This has been an unusual beginning to 2022, as we dealt up close and personal with a huge wildfire for about 4 months. Events were once again canceled or postponed. Many of our residents are still somewhat shell shocked, so please remember to be kind to one another.

Bring your patience and be prepared for road closures and detours at several places throughout Angel Fire and in the canyons surrounding us. We have a very short window of time to do road and infrastructure repairs, therefore it has to happen when many of our guests are in town.

I know it's an inconvenience, but it is very necessary.

There are many fun events lined up in August. Residents and guests, make plans to attend all you can and look forward to an enjoyable summer!

Please conserve water as much as possible.

Two of our three wells are down due to electrical issues caused by a lightning strike on Saturday, July, 23rd. Kit Carson is working on repairing one of our wells. The second well will be repaired as soon as equipment is received. Thank you for your patience,

your understanding & please CONSERVE WATER!

Current Water Restrictions:The Village metered water customers are currently under a Blue Flag Water Use Restrictions by the Village Proclamation 2022-42.

The following are the restrictions and consequences for violation of this proclamation:Two days per week outdoor watering restrictions. Odd street addresses are allowed outdoor watering on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Even street addresses are allowed outdoor watering on Thursdays and Sundays. Both between the hours of 6am and 10am or 6pm and 10pm.

Planting of new sod or turf is not recommended

The filling of hot tubs is not recommended

Water is not allowed to run unattended or to run off the property in a wasteful manner

Cleaning outdoor hard surfaces (streets, sidewalks, driveways, buildings, decks) is prohibited

Vehicle washing is discouraged & prohibited for fundraiser events.

Businesses may be allowed special permits. Please visit the Village offices for more information.

Violation & Penalties

Violation: Any person who, in any manner directly or indirectly violates or permits others under his supervision, custody, or control to violate any term of a duly published proclamation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each separate day or incident of water use violation of such proclamation shall constitute a separate offense.

Penalties: First violation will receive a warning, second violation will receive a citation with a fine up to but not more than $25, third and subsequent violation will receive a citation with a fine up to but not more than $500. ( Ordinance 2011-02 January 11, 2011 )