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Where the Mountains Meet Your Spirit

Where the Mountains Meet Your Spirit
Red River, New Mexico, is a historic mountain town in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Born as an 1890s mining town, today it draws visitors year-round with the Red River Ski & Summer Area, trout fishing, hiking, ATV trails, and a full calendar of festivals from Mardi Gras in the Mountains to Oktoberfest. Discover the town's history, annual events, outdoor adventures, local culture, and small-town charm.
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Red River Ski & Summer Area

🔴 UPDATED Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Daily ski reports, season pass prices, torchlight parade & fireworks info, and season updates inside!
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Red River Weekend Preview: Sunny Skies, Crisp Mornings, and a Quiet Fall Weekend

A panoramic view over the town of Red River and its surrounding peaks in 2009.
A cold week of first hard freezes gives way to a calm, sunny fall weekend in Red River, with highs in the 50s, museum hours, a Saturday fitness class, and Lego club at the library.
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Red River Business Directory

Every business in Red River, A to Z: restaurants, lodging, shops, outfitters, real estate, trades, and town services — with addresses, phone numbers, emails, and websites.
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This Week in Red River: Oktoberfest Wraps, Pass Deadline Hits Tuesday, Cold Snap Midweek

Looking east down Main Street in Red River in 2026.
Oktoberfest wraps in Brandenburg Park, Enchanted Forest announces it will sit out the ski season, and Tuesday is the last day for Red River season passes at the lowest tier.
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Intimate by Design: Red River Songwriters' Festival Returns January 21-23, 2027

Darrell Scott performs with his guitar at the Motherlode Saloon during the Red River Songwriters' Festival.
Returning January 21-23, 2027, the Red River Songwriters' Festival offers three days of intimate solo sets, in-the-round song swaps, and late-night jams in small venues.
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Switch on the Holidays: Red River Kicks Off the Season November 26 in Brandenburg Park

Christmas trees lit with colored lights stand in the snow beside the Red River welcome sign at night.
On Thanksgiving evening, November 26, Red River flips the switch on the holidays in Brandenburg Park with caroling at 6:30, a tree lighting at 7:00, Santa, and free treats.
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Red River Moves Forward on Workforce Housing as Town Begins Clearing Way for Phase I

Main Street in Red River in summer, looking east past Lifts West and the Ponderosa Lodge.
Demolition begins on town-owned rental units as Red River clears the way for Phase I of its workforce housing plan, replacing 33 aging affordable homes for local workers.
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