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Christmas Eve

A River of Fire Down the Face: Red River's Torchlight Parade Tradition

A black-and-white photograph, circa 1980, of Red River's ski slopes rising above the town and the All Season Mall.

Did you know that on winter nights in Red River, the mountain itself seems to catch fire, in the best possible way? Skiers and snowboarders carrying shimmering red flares descend the Face, the steep black diamond run that looks straight down on town, in a slow, S-shaped stream of light, while fireworks burst overhead. It is Red River Ski Area's Torchlight Parade, and it turns an ordinary ski day into a celebration the whole town can watch.

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Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Dec 24, 2025

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Dec 24, 2025
Celebrate the magic of Christmas Eve in Red River, NM, with a dazzling torchlight parade and a fireworks show that lights up the snowy slopes and fills the mountain air with holiday cheer.
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