Standing on Top of New Mexico: The Wheeler Peak Trail from the Red River Side
Wheeler Peak rises 13,161 feet as New Mexico's highest summit, and Red River hikers reach it quietly via East Fork, Lost Lake, and Horseshoe Lake above 10,000 feet.
The Enchanted Circle: Driving Red River's 83-Mile Mountain Loop
The 83-mile Enchanted Circle loop stitches Taos, Questa, Red River, Eagle Nest, and Angel Fire into one scenic drive past Cimarron Canyon's granite Palisades and alpine lakes.
Intimate by Design: Red River Songwriters' Festival Returns January 21-23, 2027
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.
Mardi Gras in the Mountains 2027: Six Days of Beads, Parades, and Cajun Snow
Mardi Gras in the Mountains returns February 4-9, 2027, with two parades, nightly krewe balls, Cajun seafood boils, live zydeco, and the Burning of the Wild Tchoupitoulas.
Horses at Full Gallop: Red River Skijoring Returns January 31 and February 1
Skijoring returns to Red River January 31 and February 1, as horses gallop down a packed-snow course towing skiers through gates and jumps, with divisions from Novice to Open.
Night Lights and Cold Air: Winter Tubing After the Lifts Close at Red River Ski Area
After the lifts close, winter tubing at Red River Ski & Summer Area runs one-hour floodlit sessions from 4:30 p.m., with riders at least 42 inches tall and one rider per tube.
From Copper Camp to Ski Legend: Ernie Blake's Bold Vision That Became Taos Ski Valley
In 1955, ski pioneer Ernie Blake spotted a perfect mountain from his Cessna over the old copper camp of Twining, moved his family into a camper, and built Taos Ski Valley.
Sunday at Oktoberfest: Red River's 21st Annual Bavarian Bash Wraps Up Today
The 21st Annual Red River Oktoberfest wraps its final Sunday at Brandenburg Park with strongman events, stein holding, live polka, awards, and a closing raffle at 5:15 p.m.
Bull O' the Woods: How a 1989 Blizzard Renamed Red River's Main Street Saloon
A Main Street landmark since 1939, the saloon first opened as the Silver Spruce Tavern and took its Bull O' the Woods name from a legendary blizzard that struck in March 1989.
Golden October in Red River: elk bugles, fall color, and first snow on the peaks
Golden aspen, bugling elk at dawn and dusk, and first snow on the high peaks make this a classic October weekend in Red River and around the 84-mile Enchanted Circle loop.
Switch on the Holidays: Red River Kicks Off the Season November 26 in Brandenburg Park
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.
Red River Moves Forward on Workforce Housing as Town Begins Clearing Way for Phase I
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.