IFR VMC into KAXX

I'm planning a flight into Angel Fire, NM (KAXX). I will be coming
in from the south via Las Vegas (LVS) at 10000 feet. If it's IMC I
will land and Las Vegas and drive from there (the only IAP into kaxx is
"out of my reach"). But if it's CAVU, I will fly still at 10k,
up the valley and pass, visually into Angel Fire.

My question is this: Is there a way to fly this last leg and remain
under IFR? E.g. from 30 miles south of KAXX get a cruise clearance?
Contact Approach? VFR-on-top?

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Thanks,
John Clonts
Temple, Texas
N7NZ