By Curt Hanlen
Local Angel Fire school benefits from decades old golf event
Angel Fire, NM – A golf tournament that began 36 years ago, awarded Moreno Valley High School a $5,000.00 grant to further education at the charter school, through the 36th Angel Fire Invitational, held this past weekend. “Our fundraising goals could never have been reached without our sponsors and the resort communities’ partnership, so we are thrilled to be able to assist a local school,” said Curt Hanlen, Tournament Director.
Since its inception, the New Mexico Alliance for Hispanic Education has been a leading educational force in the state helping generate over $8 million dollars and 4000 scholarships to deserving student around New Mexico, including numerous students residing in counties adjacent Angel Fire.
Although final figures have not been released, Hanlen estimated the event generated approximately $80,000.00 in educational funds this year. Twenty-four teams competed in this years’ event with a group from PNC Bank copping first place honors. A tentative date of July 25-27, 2024 has been set for next years’ event and information on the Alliance can be obtained at nmalliance.org. Contact: skibuffer@gmail.com
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