Natural Disaster Risk in Angel Fire
New Mexico
Risk Summary for Angel Fire
Angel Fire scores 5.3/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Wildfire.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Angel Fire, New Mexico
Angel Fire, in Colfax County, is a small community of about 1,519 situated in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid climate brings hot, dry summers and cold winters with dramatic elevation variation, and in particular a late-summer monsoon season with flash flood risk. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Angel Fire residents and property owners must navigate.
Angel Fire's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of wildfire dominates the local risk environment, with hot, dry summers and abundant fuel creating dangerous fire conditions each year. Secondary hazards include lightning and avalanche.
Within New Mexico, Angel Fire's risk is, near the 5.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Colfax County identifies wildfire as the foremost hazard, followed by lightning and avalanche. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, Angel Fire residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for wildfire is recommended.
What this means for Angel Fire: Wildfire preparedness
- Prepare a go-bag and evacuation plan; wildfires can move faster than expected when winds pick up.
- Create defensible space by clearing flammable vegetation within 30–100 feet of structures.
- Use fire-resistant roofing and screen vents to block ember intrusion, the leading cause of home ignition.
Local Factors for Angel Fire
These city-level factors differentiate Angel Fire from other communities in Colfax County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,519
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 36.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
High — long dry fire season
Fire score: 9.8/10
Coordinates
36.3729° N, 105.2387° W
Colfax County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.