parade of homes 2015

September 5 & 6, 2015Saturday 9-5 pm ~ Sunday 10-2 pm

Sangre de Cristo Homebuilders Association www.sdchba.com

Parade Homes of Angel Fire

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Office 575.377.6570 Cell 505.603.4727

suttonconstruction.com

John R.SuttonGeneral building Contractor Inc.

Decades of Excellence.

2014 Grand Hacienda Winner,

Angel Fire Parade of Homes

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O n behalf of the citizens of Angel Fire, I would like to

extend a heartfelt welcome. We are fortunate to live

in an incredibly beautiful mountain community, a resort des-

tination visited by folks from around the world. Angel Fire

offers the perfect backdrop for building an alpine home,

whether as a full-time resident or as a second home.

A lot of building projects are on track here, including a

state-of-the-art RV resort, fiber optics expansion, planned

streets and infrastructure improvement.

Spring rains here have greened up the valley. With perfect summer weather,

we invite you to explore the great outdoors, culture, arts, cuisine and activities

all season.

Each year we’re proud to be a part of the Parade of Homes, showcasing our

talented local builders and their beautiful homes. There’s never been a better

time to invest in Angel Fire.

Thanks for coming – we know you’ll enjoy your stay.

— Barbara Cottam

Mayor of Angel Fire

WELCOME from the MAYOR

SANGRE DE CRISTO HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors:

John Rhea President

BJ LindseyVice President

Donna Holman Treasurer

Gabriele Heinz Secretary

Cover:

2014 “Grand Hacienda Award” built by John R. Sutton Construction

Photography:Janet Sailor, Joe Haukebo

Funded in part by Angel Fire Lodger’s Tax

T he Sangre de Cristo Homebuilders Association would

like to welcome you to the Ninth Annual Angel Fire

Parade of Homes.

This year’s entries bring some very exciting and inno-

vative projects showcasing the talents of our creative local

builders at a cool 8,600 feet. The quality of the homes in

this year’s Parade will make the judging (by the Santa Fe

Homebuilders Association) difficult; and while awards are

given for Best Interior, Best Exterior, and Best Remodel, there can be only one

Grand Hacienda.

Please join us and enjoy the tour, and be sure to let us know if we can help

you build a dream in the mountains.

Come and be inspired!

— John Rhea

President, Sangre de Cristo

Homebuilders Association

NOTES from the PRESIDENT

the BOARD

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ARTICLES 6 AngelFire:What’sontheHorizon

16 MapandDirectionstoParadeEntries

22 AngelFireDining

24 Technology:ChangingtheFace

ofHomebuilding

30 LaborDayEvents

2015 FEATURED HOMEBUILDERS

11 #1BlueRayHomes

12 #2BJLindseyCustomBuilders

13 #3JohnR.SuttonGeneralBuildingContractor

14 #4DaleJacksonCustomBuilding




20 #8MammothConstructionCo.

21 #9SamuelsConstructionCo.

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2015 ANGEL FIREPARADE of HOMES

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WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON

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L ittle Angel Fire with only 1,200 res-

idents has undergone some truly

large improvements recently, and

more are planned for the future.

LUXURY RV-ING

The 35-acre Angel Fire RV Resort

opened this May with 36 spots, and will

eventually be able to accommodate 325

RVs when the construction is complete.

It is easily visible on Highway 64 heading

to Taos.

This premier resort offers a private

clubhouse, paved roads, over-sized con-

crete spaces with easy pull-through ac-

cess, 30/50-amp electrical pedestals,

DirecTV access, bathrooms, showers,

laundry facilities, Wi-Fi access, outdoor

fire pits, Jacuzzis, a putting green, pickle

ball courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, and a

dog park.

“Angel Fire Resort has been working

with the top experts in RV development

and resort hospitality to create a luxury RV

Resort. While we will offer traditional RV

amenities, our goal is to go way beyond

and create a true mountain haven where

guests can come to stay for an extended

period of time and enjoy our mountain

community,” explains Jim Anderson, Man-

ager of the Angel Fire RV Resort. “We will

continue to work on the resort until it ex-

ceeds the expectations of today’s passion-

ate RV travelers.”

FIBER OPTIC CABLES DROPPED

Faster internet speeds are here now

with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative’s

broadband fiber optic project nearly

complete. Angel Fire’s Village Hall was

connected this March and now has up-

load and download speeds of 50 mega-

bits per second.

The main fiber optic line construction

is more than 95% complete and the sub-

stations in Angel Fire, Eagle Nest and Red

River are functioning. Construction crews

are continuing to splice the cable and plan

to complete the project before fall.

Kit Carson frequently updates infor-

mation about the status of the fiber optic

project on its website, www.kitcarson.com.

MVHS EXPANSION

Major construction to the tune of $4

million will begin during the summer of

2015 for Moreno Valley High School. The

project will require students to attend an

off-site location for one school year, and be

completed in August 2016.

The temporary structures are being

removed, and the new construction will

add over 12,000 square feet and 11 class-

rooms to the highly rated public charter

school. After a comprehensive 10-month

inquiry process—involving students, fac-

ulty and community—a final design solu-

tion for the new campus was reached. The

academy style layout will feature clusters

of classrooms, called pods. Students will

have the opportunity to walk outside into

the fresh air while going from one pod of

classrooms to another pod.

“The consensus was that incorporat-

ing the outside environment was very im-

portant. I am excited that new construc-

tion will be everything that everyone was

hoping for,” said Adan Estrada, Cimarron

School District Superintendent.

The school began in 2002 and has re-

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ceived numerous academic accolades, in-

cluding being awarded the top high school

in New Mexico by Newsweek.

AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

Located on the north end of town,

the Colfax County Airport at Angel Fire

is more casually referred to as the Angel

Fire Airport by locals. It has a single run-

way of 8900 feet and can accommodate

smaller single and twin engine airplanes,

as well as corporate jets such as a Gulf-

stream G550. The runways are at an al-

titude of 8,382 feet, making it the fourth

highest airport in the country.

Aviation instructors use the airport to

train their students for high altitude con-

ditions. They may perform several “touch

and go landings,” where the airplane

lands only briefly and then takes off again.

Military aircraft, including Hueys and

fully-armed Apache helicopters, are also

frequently seen.

Airplanes can be refueled either at

the stationary tanks, fuel farms, or fuel

trucks can be dispatched directly to vis-

iting aircraft. Following the recent ap-

proval of a draft lease agreement of two

acres, space is now available for the con-

struction of more private airplane hang-

ers. Additionally the airport is working on

improving pilot amenities, such as food

options and a courtesy car.

TSV ENHANCEMENTS

Just on the other side of New Mexico’s

highest point, Wheeler Peak, lies Taos Ski

Valley. Following the recent purchase by

billionaire Louis Bacon, the ski valley has

begun the first stages of a 10-year $350

million set of construction improvements.

Last summer the Kachina Peak chair-

lift was installed, which put Taos in the

elite club of American ski resorts with over

3,000 feet of chairlift-served vertical drop.

Currently the base area is being improved,

with a new 65-room hotel that includes a

health club and swimming pool expected

to open by December 2016.

Sometimes the tiniest communities

have the biggest dreams.

— Michael Johnstone writes articles, rides

snowboards, and rights wrongs in the

Moreno Valley.

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We certainly hope you enjoy2015 P arade of Homes.AS Owner/Broker, I’m proud of the team we’ve assembled.

And on top of that, they’re just fun to be around and work with. Stop by our office to view our wall of pictures featuring every home on the market in our area.It would be our honor to show you any property you have an interest in while you’re in town.

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1CONTACTBLUE RAY HOMES, INC.

RAY RENFROE

PO Box 1601

Angel Fire, NM 87710

505-504-1878

[email protected]

Think about it – surprise is the great-

est Element of Life... Please come and

see a New Blue-Ray.

FEATURES4200sq.ft.house;4bedrooms;41/2

baths;greatviewsofWheelerPeak

rangefromdeck;BlueRaysignature

detailfinishineveryroom;absolute

one-of-a-kind.

B lue Ray Homes is a compa-

ny dedicated to the vision of

creating a one of a kind home

with details and cratsmanship from the

heart. Using various elements of copper,

wood, stone, and tile; creating a piece of

art that you can call home. We are an in-

house company, doing all design/build

and details within Blue Ray itself.

While touring this home, we invite

you to discover the elements used in this

unique design. Take note of the exceptional

craftsmanship used to create “an original.”

ENTRY #1

15 Montoya Terrace

BLUE RAYHOMES, INC.

Blue Ray Homes,Inc.

2E

nergy efficiency and wonder-

ful natural day lighting were key

considerations in the design and

construction of the Tran residence. De-

signed by Sunlight Homes and built by BJ

Lindsey of Lindsey Custom Builders, the

Tran residence showcases a number of

cutting edge green design and construc-

tion technologies. The home’s super in-

sulated shell is built out of pre-fabricated

Polyurethane Structural Insulated Pan-

els (SIPs) and Pella triple pane windows.

Designed with passive solar strategies in

mind, the majority of the home’s windows

face south to soak up the warm winter sun

and provide ample natural day lighting. In

the summer, these windows are shaded

ENTRY #2

CONTACTLINDSEY CUSTOM BUILDERS LLC

505-204-6516

[email protected]

www.angelfirebuilder.com

30 Via de Maria

BJ LINDSEYCUSTOM BUILDERS

by carefully designed overhangs. This

bright, cheery home is comfortable year

round and extremely energy efficient.

Take a look!

FEATURESLarge heated garage/shop; covered

porches and decks; custom built soap-

stone fireplace; radiant in-floor heat.

STATS2,600heatedsq.ft.

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CONTACTJOHN R. SUTTON

GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR, INC.

PO Box 76 Angel Fire, NM 87710

575-377-6570 Cell: 505-603-4727

3FEATURESNew construction; StarMark cabinetry;

Frigidaire & Whirlpool appliances;

Integrity Wood-Ultrex windows;

Kohler plumbing fixtures; custom

tile bathroom showers; T & G aspen

wood ceilings; interior stacked stone

fireplace; exterior stacked stone

wainscot; stucco exterior.

STATSLiving–3,735sq.ft.;garage–765sq.

ft.;covereddecks–915sq.ft.;

4bedrooms/4.5baths.

W e are so very pleased

with the mountain home

that Sutton Construc-

tion recently completed for us. John

and his crew paid great attention to ev-

ery detail and the quality of their work

is exceptional. We have been especially

impressed with John’s creativity in

suggesting unique modifications all along

the way, from the initial design drawings

through all phases of construction. The

weekly pictures on his website made us

feel like we were on-site even though this

was a long-distance project. We highly

recommend Sutton Construction to any-

one looking to build their dream home in

the Moreno Valley!”

— Mike & Melanie Mastanduno

65 Via de Maria

JOHN R.SUTTONGENERAL BUILDINGCONTRACTOR

ENTRY #3

John R.SuttonGeneral building Contractor Inc.

“

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41 Taos Drive

DALE JACKSONCUSTOM BUILDING

pantry; wet bar; 2 car garage; wooden

window frames; 2 story rock fireplace;

sappelle wood floor; In-floor heat; tile;

T&G vaulted ceilings; custom cabinets,

spray foam insulation. Outside: hand-

carved doors; stucco and stacked stone,

hammer beam timber trusses.

STATS3stories,3bedrooms,31/2bathrooms,

3173 square feet finished space, 400

squarefeetofunfinishedspaceand600

squarefeetofcovereddecks.

D ale Jackson Custom Building

has been building award-win-

ning dream homes in the Sangre

de Cristos for over 12 years. Our craftsman-

ship and ability to work hand-in-hand with

our clients set us apart; communication is

the key. Whether a remodel or new con-

struction, we’d love to be your contractor.

We can also handle commercial/business

construction. Also, we’ve branched out and

added spray foam insulation! Can’t wait to

meet you during the Parade of Homes!

FEATURES3 master suites; home office; temperature

controlled wine cellar w/ beer brew-

ing station; home theater; elegantly

equipped kitchen with induction cook top

with a hidden vent; granite counter tops;

stainless steel appliances and walk-in

4ENTRY #4

Lic #362415

[email protected]: Cell:

Bringing spray foam

insulation to the Moreno

Valley.

Keep us in mind for all of your

spray foam needs!

& spray foam insulation

CONTACTDALE JACKSON CUSTOM BUILDING

3465 Highway 434, Suite 16

PO Box 711, Angel Fire, NM 87710

575-377-2826 or 505-603-9436

[email protected]

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41 Taos Drive

DALE JACKSONCUSTOM BUILDING

5FEATURES10’ and 20’ ceilings on the main

level, vaulted master and upper level;

Andersen windows; Alder doors and

cabinets throughout.

STATS2,800sq.ft.heatedlivingspace

4bedrooms,31/2baths,2living

areas,2cargarage;thisLindsey

custombuilthomeisforsaleand

couldbeallyoursfor$699,000.

T his beautiful home sits on a

two-acre, beautifully wooded

Valley of the Utes lot located

on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. The

property has a running creek to make

sitting out on the covered deck by

the two-sided fireplace purely majes-

tic. Walk right in from the garage to

an open concept kitchen, living, din-

ing area and a master suite on the first

level. A grand staircase lined with win-

dows makes for a beautiful sight up to

a spacious upper level with a second

living area, guest suite and two addition-

al bedrooms and bathroom. This home

is perfect for family gatherings and

entertaining.

ENTRY #5

15 Quail Ridge



505-204-6516

[email protected]


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NORTHBACK BASI

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OAD

179 Soaring Eagle, Eagle Nest

TRAIL J

CASCADE OVERLOOK

BACK BASIN ROAD

#9

All home entries

will be marked by

a Sangre de Cristo

Homebuilders

Association sign

and number.

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From Visitor Center to #1 – Take first

L onto N. Angel Fire Rd. Take R at T

onto Valle Grande North. Take first R

onto Armijo Dr. In .4m turn R onto

Montoya Terrace. Home #1 is on the

right at end of cul-de-sac.

From #1 to #2 – Backtrack to Valle

Grande N. and turn R. Continue on

Valle Grande N. for .9m, then veer R

onto Via del Rey. In .1m turn L onto

Chino Terrace. In .1 m turn R onto Bue-

na Vista Dr. In .7m turn R onto Brazos

Dr. In 1.7m turn L onto Via de Maria. In

.1m arrive at Home #2, on the R.

From #2 to #3 – Continue in previous

direction of travel on Via de Maria. In

.2m, Home #3 is on the L.

From #3 to #4 – Continue in previ-

ous direction of travel on Via de Ma-

ria. Take the first L onto Calle de Los

Caballeros. In .6m turn L onto Peralta

Dr. In .2m turn R onto Sacramento Dr.

In .2m turn L onto Agua Fria Dr. In

.3m turn R onto Via del Rey. In 1m

turn R onto Cimarron Trail. In .5m

turn R onto Taos Dr. In .4m, Home

#4 is on the L.

From #4 to #5 – Backtrack to Cimar-

ron Tr. and turn R. In .6m veer R onto

Via del Rey. In .3m at T take L onto

Lake View Park Dr. At T take L onto

Mountain View Blvd. (St 434). Take

first R onto El Vado Way. In 2.3m

take L onto El Camino Real. In .4m

turn L onto Quail Ridge. Home #5 is

at the end of the cul-de-sac.

From #5 to #6 – Return to El Camino

Real and turn L. In .6m turn R onto

Royal Ave. In .3m turn R onto Pan-

orama Court. Home #6 is on the left.

From #6 to #7 – Return to Royal and

turn R. In .2m turn L on El Camino

STARTING POINT ADDRESS

AngelFireVisitorCenter 3365 NM-434 / Mountain View Blvd.

# 1 BlueRayHomes 15 Montoya Terrace

#2 BJLindseyCustomBuilders 30 Via de Maria

#3 JohnR.SuttonGeneralBuildingContractor 65 Via de Maria

#4 DaleJacksonCustomBuilding 41 Taos Drive

#5 BJLindseyCustomBuilders 15 Quail Ridge

#6 BJLindseyCustomBuilders 13 Panorama Court

#7 BJLindseyCustomBuilders Trail J (Skyview Overlook)

#8 MammothMountainConstruction 190 Back Basin Road

#9 SamuelsConstructionCo. Lot 10-A, Bluestream Subdivision

MAP & DIRECTIONS

Real. Take first R onto Cascade Over-

look. Veer L at Y onto Trail J (Skyview

Overlook). In .2m, Home #7 is on R.

From #7 to #8 – Return to El Cami-

no Real and turn L. Take first R onto

Royal Ave. In .6m ignore the left turn

that you came up on and continue on

El Camino Real. In 3.6m turn R onto

N. Angel Fire Rd. In .2m turn L onto

Five Springs Rd at the Sunset Grille

Restaurant. At stop sign go straight

onto the Back Basin Rd. In 1.6m,

driveway for Home #8 is on the R.

From #8 to #9 – Return to N. Angel

Fire Rd. and turn R. In .8m turn R onto

Mountain View Blvd. (St 434) In 2.7m

turn R onto HWY 64. In 1.2m turn L

into the Ash Mountain subdivision. In

.2m turn R onto Ash Mountain Loop.

In .5m turn L onto S. Touch Me Not

Overlook. Home #9 is on the R.

TicketswillbeonsaleattheAngelFireVisitorCenterfrom2-5pmFridaySept4,9-5pmSaturdaySept5,and12-2SundaySept6.Registrationfee:$5.00.

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FEATURES2-car garage, kitchen, living, dining,

and master suite on main level without

any stairs; large decks front and rear;

5.88 KW solar panel system mounted

on the roof completely out of view;

spray foam insulated.

STATS2600squarefeetwith800squarefeet

ofunfinishedbasement.T he Smith Home is a perfect ex-

ample of the flexibility offered by

Lindsey Custom Builders. Scott

Smith had owned his property for years,

looking forward to the day he could build

his mountain “base camp.” Scott comes

up from Albuquerque and volunteers on

weekends and holidays as ski patrol in the

winter and bike patrol in the summer. LCB

provided all the heavy lifting and Scott and

his friends and family put in much of the fin-

ish work including interior painting, all the

tile, some of the stone work and interior

trim and finish. This allowed Scott to get the

mountain home that he dreamed of without

having to make sacrifices to his design.

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ENTRY #6

CONTACTBJ LINDSEY CUSTOM BUILDERS LLC

505-204-6516

[email protected]


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7and inviting lifestyle. The exterior fea-

tures cedar siding with an organic stain

that will age over time. Combined with

stone, grand timbers and extensive deck-

ing, this home’s modern exterior will be a

welcome sight for years to come.

FEATURESCombination radiant in-floor and

forced air; spray foam insulated; see-

through interior/exterior fireplace;

amazing details inside and out!

STATS2800heatedsquarefeet;threebed-

room,31/2bath;two-cargarage;large

covereddecks.

E ntering this Lindsey custom

home reveals a home designed

and built to enhance a modern

lifestyle and capture the mountain spirit. A

soaring clerestory ceiling draws your eye

to a wall of glass surrounding a two-way

fireplace, topped with twin steel casing

pipes. Family and friends will be at ease

in the open floor plan on the main level

with access to the rear decks. The master

suite has large windows and a door to the

rear deck. The master bath features a free-

standing bathtub surrounded by stone and

a window view of the forest. Large win-

dows on all levels bring the beauty of the

outside in. Generous use of wood, stone,

metal and glass combine to create a warm

12 Trail J (Skyview Overlook)


ENTRY #7


505-204-6516

[email protected]


20 PARADE of HOMES

Mammoth Mill Co.; stone accents;

basement bunkroom; oversized 2-car

garage; granite counter-tops; heated

3-season porch w/spacious living &

grilling area and massive stone fire-

place; radiant in-floor heat; high

efficiency boiler; custom log truss work;

artisan log railing; great room chan-

deliers; log master bath entry; copper

slipper master tub; ski locker room.

STATS4524sq.ft.livingarea;680sq.ft.

garage;1436sq.ft.totaldeckarea.

S ensitivity to design, artistic vision,

environmental stewardship and

customer service describe Mam-

moth Construction Co. Eric Hoffmann has

been a builder for 15 years in Angel Fire

and also owns Mammoth Mill Co., a log

and timber frame home company in Eagle

Nest, NM. Eric’s influence can be seen all

over the valley from full log and timber-

frame homes to striking timber accents

incorporated in conventional homes.

FEATURESAnother original home design created by

Mammoth with pristine views of Wheeler

Peak and the Ski Area; 15” Swedish Cope

style spruce log home with hand-crafted

posts; all material is standing dead,

and locally harvested and milled at

8CONTACTEric Hoffman – Lic. #378745

PO Box 985, Angel Fire, NM 87710

575-377-6966

www.MammothMill.com

190 Back Basin Road

MAMMOTHCONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY

ENTRY #8

Mammoth Mill Co.Angel Fire, New Mexico

FEATURESSolid oak floors, granite counter tops,

foam insulation, 6 x 5 ft. jacuzzi, custom-

ized knotty alder cabinets & doors,

covered porch, awesome views, hot

water heat, handicapped accessible,

stainless steel appliances, kiva fireplace;

hiking, fishing, hunting, bike paths

nearby; approximately 3+ acres.

STATS2,455sq.ft.;lotsize:3.2acres.

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9CONTACTSTANLEY R. SAMUELS

Qualifying Broker

15 Halo Pines Terrace, PO Box 122

Angel Fire, NM 87710

800-284-0378 575-447-6295

www.AboutNorthCountry.com

C heck out this new home. Home

features 3 bedrooms plus large

sleeping loft, 2.5 baths, Great

Room concept design, covered decks, top

of the line appliances, granite tops, hot

water baseboard heat, two-car garage,

great horse property containing over 3

acres, near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

State Park, with open views of the entire

Moreno Valley, Eagle Nest Lake and the

surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

North Country Real Estate, through

our qualifying broker, Stan Samuels, has

represented northern New Mexico real

estate since 1978. Stan has vast experience

in and knowledge of the Moreno Valley

real estate market in northern New Mexico.

Lot 10-ABluestream Subdivision

SAMUELSCONSTRUCTIONCOMPANY

ENTRY #9

North CountryReal Estate

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ANGEL FIRE DINING

ANGEL FIRED PIZZA3375 Mountain View Blvd.Mountain View Mall 575-377-2774

ANNIE’S10 Miller LaneThe Lodge at Angel Fire 575-377-6401

CAFÉ ESPRESSO3375 Mountain View Blvd.Mountain View Mall 575-377-6669

CAMPFIRE CAFE3377 Mountain View Blvd.Elk Horn Lodge 575-377-2811

COUNTRY CLUB PAR & GRILLAngel Fire Country Club575-377-4486

ELEMENTSAngel Fire Country Club575-377-3055

FIREFLY CAFE3453 Mountain View Blvd.575-224-9507

H2 UPTOWN48 North Angel Fire Road575-377-1200

HAIL’S HOLY SMOKE BBQ3400 Mountain View Blvd.Mini Mart Plaza 575-377-9938

LEGENDS GRILL10 Miller LaneThe Lodge at Angel Fire 575-377-6401

PIZZA STOP52 North Angel Fire RoadVillage Center 575-377-6340

SUBWAY3373 Mountain View Blvd.Inside Lowe’s Valley Market / 575-377-2354

SUNSET GRILLE10 Five Springs Rd575-377-6681

THE BAKERY & CAFÉ AT ANGEL FIRE3428 Mountain View Blvd.575-377-3992

THE PUB N’ GRUB52 North Angel Fire RoadVillage Center 575-377-2335

THE PUB N’ GRUB EXPRESS20 Sage Lane505-615-5446

ZEB’S3431 Mountain View Blvd.575-377-6358

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710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 575.758.5885 taoslifestyle.com

630 Main St., Alamosa, CO 81101719.589.2030 alamosahome.com

Everything Home FurnishingsLa-Z-Boy

American Leather

Norwalk Furniture

Lazar Furniture

Riverside Furniture

IMG of Norway

Eurostyle

Fireside Lodge

Serta

Tempurpedic

Klaussner

Pine Cone Hill

Jan Barboglio

Chilewich

Organics & More

Colfax County Airport in Angel Fire at an altitude of 8,382 feet is the fourth highest airport in the nation.

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TECHNOLOGY: CHANGING THE FACE of HOMEBUILDING

T he convenience and function-

ality of modern technology

has changed innumerable

aspects of our everyday lives, from how we

work to how we work out – and from how

we bank to how we socialize. High-tech

devices have also transformed one of our

most important life decisions – building a

home for the family.

The homebuilding process may be

simple in theory: purchase a vacant lot,

then have a contractor build your dream

home. But when we take into account all

the people involved, including realtors,

contractors, designers, surveyors, bank-

ers, inspectors, etc. and then add all the

permits, regulations and approval pro-

cesses, things can become a bit complex.

Luckily, in Angel Fire, the local experts in

their fields are effectively using the most

advanced technologies to significantly

streamline the entire process.

Some folks begin with the architect to

design a home, then look for a contractor

to build it, while others begin with a local

contractor who may recommend a de-

signer with experience in the demands of

high-altitude mountain architecture. Either

way, a survey must be created showing the

lot boundaries and the foundation of the

home.

Carl Nelson with Line Of Sight Survey-

ing often starts with the subdivision plat of

the lot, and then makes an electronic copy

of the important corners while still in the

office. He can add a digital outline of the

home’s foundation, then visit the property

with the contractor and owner to deter-

mine the location of the home.

Carl uses an optical instrument called

a total robotic station (and yes – it is a talk-

ing robot) to verify that the markers in the

ground, called survey monuments, are the

in the same locations as in the electronic

version of the plat. When the location of

the house is determined, he then has the

robot tell him where to mark the corners

of the foundation, so the builder knows

where to dig the footers.

According to Danny Frey of D.L.

Frey Design Group, the location and

orientation of homes in Angel Fire are

primarily determined by one factor:

the owner wants the best views possible.

With this in mind, he takes the owner’s

wish list and budget, then works with a

contractor on the current cost per square

foot to build in Angel Fire. Then using

his vast design experience and a popular

computer-aided design software program

called AutoCAD, he starts with only two

digital lines at a right angle. When fin-

ished, he has created the complete build-

ing design, composed of thousands of

lines on hundreds of layers of information.

After the owner is satisfied with the

design, which may take multiple revisions,

he prints out 12 complete sets of plans to

be distributed to the necessary parties. He

also can email digital copies to the builder

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and owner in an easily read file called a

Portable Document Format, or PDF file.

These files can also be used by lumber

companies, banks and interior decorators.

Local contractor BJ Lindsey with

Lindsey Custom Builders uses his

smartphone for work everyday, updat-

ing homeowners who may not live in

the area with emails and texts. He also

noted that using a smartphone allows

the contractor to send digital photos

to both the homeowners and his car-

penters, thereby instantly solving

any questions which may arise.

Contractors work with the surveyor,

combining the digital versions of the

lot boundaries and the home design to

determine the optimal location for the

house.

“Ten years ago it would have taken

days to lay out a house on a lot – today we

can do it more efficiently and accurately

with the local surveyor. This also ensures

that the home is being built within the

proper setbacks of the lot,” BJ said.

Tech savvy homeowners can use

their smartphones to interact with their

home appliances and other devices to

create a smart home. They can remotely

adjust thermostats, unlock doors and

turn on lights from anywhere they have

a strong internet connection.

Get smart. Build smart.

— Michael Johnstone

Angel Fire Village photo – Janet Sailor

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND

SEPTEMBER 2015

4-7 USA Cycling Gravity Games Angel Fire Bike Park, 8 am - 5 pm

5 Angel Fire Parade of Homes, 9-5 pm Begins at Angel Fire Visitor Center

5-6 Summer Chairlift Rides and Zipline Angel Fire Ski Area

5 Local Downhill Biking Race Angel Fire Bike Park, 4-5 pm

5 Bikes, Blues and Brews Angel Fire Resort, 1-5 pm

There’s always something

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Labor Day events. For more

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www.angelfireresort.com

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5 Fishing Clinic Monte Verde Lake, 11 am - 1 pm

5 Memorial Brick-Laying Ceremonies Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park, 9 am

5 Spare Part Art Auction Mountain Sports, 3-6 pm

5 Music From Angel Fire Taos Center for The Arts, 7 pm

6 Music From Angel Fire Angel Fire Community Center, 2 pm

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