Angel Fire, New Mexico
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Village
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in Colfax County
Colfax County, New Mexico
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*83.8% White*0.5% Black*1.5% Native American*0.4% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.6% Two or more races*10.1% Other races*47.2% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,048 at the 2000 census. It is a popular ski resort
Ski resort
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destination, with a base elevation of 8,600 feet (2,621 m) and a summit of 10,677 feet (3,254 m) with over 500 acres (2 km²) of skiable terrain.
To the north, off U.S. Route 64
U.S. Route 64
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, is Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park
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, begun by the family of fallen United States Marine David Westphall, who was killed in the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
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in 1968.
Geography
Angel Fire is located at 36°22′44"N 105°17′8"W (36.378808, -105.285658).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 29 square miles (75.1 km²), of which 28.9 square miles (74.9 km²) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.14%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,048 people, 462 households, and 340 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 36.3 people per square mile (14.0/km²). There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 61.9 per square mile (23.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.46% White, 0.19% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 4.48% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.12% of the population.
There were 462 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.56.
In the village the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 38.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $48,250, and the median income for a family was $56,125. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $26,429 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the village was $29,614. About 6.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
Angel Fire is served by the Angel Fire Airport (AXX). Its runways, 17 and 35, have paved lengths of 8,900' × 100' (2,7 km by 3 dekameters) and are jet capable. The airport is managed and maintained by Ross Aviation/Pearce Enterprises and can accommodate corporate and private aircraft. UNICOMUNICOM
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is 122.8.
Angel Fire Airport is the 5th highest in the United States.
Events
Every summer, the village of Angel Fire hosts Music from Angel FireMusic from Angel Fire
Music from Angel Fire, is the first chamber music festival in New Mexico designed to serve the artistic needs of rural northern New Mexico communities...
, an annual summer music festival
Music festival
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which has been presenting chamber music
Chamber music
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concerts to local communities since 1984. Angel Fire venues include the United Church of Angel Fire and Angle Fire Community Center.