Idlewild Community is a tranquil mountain neighborhood nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Eagle Nest, New Mexico. With a rich history of outdoor recreation and cabin life, we are a close-knit community that values communication, safety, and stewardship of our unique alpine environment. You may make a voluntary donation to support either the Idlewild Community or the Idlewild Church by using the appropriate payment button below. These donation buttons should not be used to pay annual community assessments. Assessment payment instructions are provided separately below.
Message to Idlewild Property Owners
During the first week of November, you will receive your annual assessment invoice by email, provided we have your current email address on file. A copy will also be sent by U.S. mail.
Payment Options:
By Mail — Check
You may always pay your annual assessment by check.
Make checks payable to: Idlewild Community Center
Mail payments to:
Idlewild Community Treasurer
1926 Cypress Point W
Austin, TX 78746
Online — Electronic Invoice
To pay your annual assessment electronically, please use the secure invoice sent to you by email. This is the only way to make an online assessment payment.
AutoPay:
If you do not receive your emailed invoice after the first week of November, please contact the Treasurer to make sure we have your correct email address on file.
Treasurer Contact Information
Gabe F. Thornhill
Thank you for supporting the Idlewild Community!
Browse highlights from recent community projects, volunteer clean-up events, and seasonal gatherings. We’re proud of the work our residents do to keep Idlewild safe, scenic, and welcoming year-round.
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Surrounded by Carson National Forest, Idlewild offers peace, privacy, and postcard-worthy views.
Our volunteer-led board manages water, safety, roads, and more—with transparency and care.
We work hand-in-hand with the Village of Eagle Nest and other nearby communities.
Sign up for community alerts, newsletters, and important notices directly from the board.
Before you contact us or have any queries pertaining to Idlewild Community, kindly go through the following FAQs, that might save your time and help you with some answers you intend to ask.
The caretaker’s responsibilities are limited. Please click here to see the full list.
You can email the caretaker at caretaker@idlewildcommunity.com
Please download the Idlewild Community Rules and Evacuation Plan, print it out, and post it in your cabin.
You can update your information using this form on our website or by filling out the form that comes with your annual assessment letter.
Yes, an AED is located at the caretaker’s cabin. Always dial 911 first in an emergency.
Trash bins are located near the caretaker’s cabin year-round, with two additional bins available near the Community Center in the summer months. Please see the Idlewild Community Rules for what may be placed in the dumpsters.
No. Idlewild residents do not pay the $384 normally charged by Eagle Nest. Instead, you receive a discounted trash fee of only $120 through the Idlewild community.
Yes, outside fires are permitted when there is no fire ban in effect. This includes charcoal and gas grilling, as well as small fires less than three feet in diameter.
Idlewild Chapel services run from Father’s Day through Labor Day at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. More information is available on our website.
Annual assessments support road maintenance, trash service, caretaker expenses, and other community needs. A detailed breakdown is provided each year in the Treasurer’s Report.
No. Rentals, including short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO, are not permitted in Idlewild Community.
Yes! Idlewild is a recognized FireWise community. Visit our FireWise page to learn how you can participate in keeping our mountain safe.
