Living and Owning in Angel Fire, Part 3, Jobs and Businesses

Living and Owning in Angel Fire, Part 3. Our Blog series continues today with a posting about employment and business opportunities in the Angel Fire and Taos area. Angel Fire can be a dream- come- true for you too! Remember, someone is on the other end of your vacation to make it all work, it takes a lot to operate a tourist destination and it takes many to do so. Not only that, but there are many other full-time employment opportunities in and around Angel Fire and Taos just like any other town or city. Some of our biggest employers are Angel Fire Resort, The Cimarron School District, Taos School District, Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, The Towns of Taos and Angel Fire, to name just a few. To view employment opportunities at these employers just click on the associated links. As an example Holy Cross Hospital is currently seeking employees for a variety of positions including RN, Physical Therapist, Bookeeping, Housekeeping, Pharmacy, and Physician positions among many others.

The New Mexico Department of Labor projects 47,870 new jobs will be created in the healthcare sector over the next 6 years. The fastest growth within the health services industry is anticipated to occur within the ambulatory health care services, approaching 44 percent and growing by 13,170 jobs. Nursing and residential care facilities are projected to add 4,460 jobs, equating to roughly 35 percent growth, growing from 12,770 jobs in 2002 to 17,230 in 2012. Social assistance employment is projected to increase by 41.4 percent, rising from 15,350 jobs in 2002 to 21,710 in 2012. There were 40 work locations in this industry in Colfax County in 2006, with a total of 906 employees. The average weekly wage for Sector (2 digit) Health Care and Social Assistance in Colfax County in 2nd Quarter, 2006 was $596. This would be equivalent to $14.90 per hour or $30,992 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around. Source: Work in New Mexico http://www.workinnewmexico.gov/clusters.html.

Business Services companies provide the backbone for any productive business environment. They are a strong sector of employment in the New Mexico economy. New Mexico has an advantage as corporations seek to provide business services to the growing Hispanic population. According to the New Mexico Department of Labor, employment in professional and business services is projected to increase from 98,710 to 125,590 jobs or 27.2 percent during the 2002 to 2012 period. Administrative support positions are projected to experience the fastest growth within the professional and business services industry growing by 49.4% and adding 20,650 jobs. Management of companies and services jobs is projected to grow by 34.5 percent or 1,880 jobs. Professional, scientific and technical services are projected to add 3,880 jobs or grow 7.7 percent. The retail trade industry is by far the largest member in the Small Business/Retail Trade cluster. There were 78 work locations in this industry in Colfax County in 2006, with a total of 630 employees. The average weekly wage for Sector (2 digit) Retail Trade in Colfax County in 2nd Quarter, 2006 was $358. This would be equivalent to $8.95 per hour or $18,616 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around. Source: http://laser.state.nm.us/default.asp
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The Accommodation and Food Services sector comprises establishments providing customers with lodging and/or preparing meals, snacks, and beverages for immediate consumption. The sector includes both accommodation and food services establishments because the two activities are often combined at the same establishment. Excluded from this sector are civic and social organizations; amusement and recreation parks; theaters; and other recreation or entertainment facilities providing food and beverage services. There were 67 work locations in this industry in Colfax County in 2006, with a total of 902 employees. The average weekly wage Accommodation and Food Services in Colfax County in 2nd Quarter , 2006 was $303. This would be equivalent to $7.58 per hour or $15,756 per year, assuming a 40-hour week worked the year around. Source: Work in New Mexico http://www.workinnewmexico.gov/clusters.html.

Of course any discussion of job opportunities in the area should also include the self employed and entrepreneurs. Angel Fire is the fastest growing municipality in New Mexico, and as with all fast growing towns we are in constant need of new service providers, retail outlets, dining establishments, contractors, and the many other types of businesses needed in a fast growing resort town. We also desperately need some fast food outlets, (not that I eat it, ha!). We also are attracting internet commuters who have found our reliable high speed internet and other services allow them to be virtual commuters. They have the best of both worlds, working for big corporations while enjoying the resort lifestyle that Angel Fire affords.

We also have a number of commercial establishments listed for sale, a sampling includes a commercial complex with a laundry, 3 commercial spaces and four nightly lodging units on Hwy 434 for $979,000. A long time established Bar and Restaurant that has a loyal legion of locals business as well as tourist business for $1,300,000. Keep in mind the fact that liquor licenses are very valuable in New Mexico. Pet Pals, which is a boarding kennel with 25 stalls and a 3 Bedroom 3 Bath home on 4 acres with great views of Eagle Nest Lake for $649,000. There are also a number of other businesses available in Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, and Taos. If you dream of being an Inn operator we also have a large lodge and restaurant listed for sale in Angel Fire for $1,350,000. If you are interested in making your dream a reality and have decided to explore Living and Owning in Angel Fire please give the Eby Team a call. We will be more than happy to show you how to do it!

Till next time,

Kyle.