Monday, November 9, 2026
Red River begins the week clear and cold, with a temperature of 27 degrees on Monday morning, bright sunshine through the day, a high near 58 degrees, and a low near 26 degrees tonight. No weather alerts are in effect for the area, sunrise is at 6:33 a.m., and sunset is at 4:57 p.m. It is a quiet, late-autumn start in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and it is a good week to enjoy Main Street, check the current This Week in Red River schedule on redriver.org, and plan ahead for Veterans Day and for the opening of ski season later this month.
The sunshine is expected to hold through most of the week. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees, Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 54 degrees, Thursday will be sunny with a high near 55 degrees, and Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 52 degrees, with overnight lows in the middle to upper twenties. The pattern changes on Saturday, when afternoon snow showers are possible with a high near 46 degrees and a 30 percent chance of snow, before Sunday turns sunny again with a high near 48 degrees. Anyone traveling over Bobcat Pass or around the Enchanted Circle this weekend should check the forecast again before setting out, because mountain weather can change quickly.
Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, and Taos County veterans are invited to Holy Cross Hospital in Taos for its fourth annual Brunch With the Bravest. The brunch will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Wheeler Peak Cafeteria at Holy Cross Hospital, and it is open to Taos County veterans with proof of service. The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services has also announced Veterans Day ceremonies and events across the state, including in Angel Fire, and it encourages everyone to confirm details with the local organizer before traveling.
On Friday, November 13, Red River will host the New Mexico State Wildlife Commission at the Red River Conference Center, 101 West River Street. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m., the full agenda is available on the New Mexico Department of Wildlife website, and people who cannot attend in person are encouraged to pre-register to take part through the Zoom webinar platform. Written comments on the proposed Manner and Method Rule changes are due by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, and the commission is scheduled to vote on the final proposed rules during the Friday meeting.
Looking further ahead, Red River Ski and Summer Area is planning to open for the winter season on Wednesday, November 25, and the resort remains closed until that planned opening date. Cold overnight temperatures this week are favorable for early-season preparation, while the mild afternoons keep this an easy week for a walk through town, a drive around the Enchanted Circle, or a quiet visit before the holiday season begins. Whether you are coming to honor a veteran, to attend Friday's meeting, or simply to enjoy a sunny November week in the mountains, Red River welcomes you.
Photo: East Main Street in Red River looking northwest toward the ski mountain on a clear day, by Jeffrey Beall, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.