Red River New Mexico

The sun may be setting on a beautiful day of skiing, but the excitement is just beginning! Tonight, the face of the mountain will come alive with one of Red River’s most beloved traditions: the Torchlight Parade & Fireworks.

The final day of Mardi Gras in the Mountains always promises to be the biggest celebration of the week. As the beads fly and the crisp mountain air fills with the sounds of zydeco, the 2026 festival culminates in the highly anticipated Fat Tuesday Krewe Deja Vu Ball.

The pinnacle of Lundi Gras is almost here! As the 2026 Mardi Gras in the Mountains reaches its fever pitch, Monday night belongs to Red River’s oldest and most mesmerizing krewe. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Krewe de VooDoo Ball.

A quick-links guide to the Red River Ski & Summer Area website for 2026, covering snow reports, trail maps, tickets and passes, lessons, rentals, and summer activities.

Essential quick links to Red River's official visitor website, from things to do, events, and lodging to vacation rentals, webcams, weather, and trip-planning resources.

Red River, New Mexico, is a picturesque resort town nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains within Taos County. With a population of 542 as of the 2020 census, it serves as a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities like skiing, hiking, fishing, and mountain biking.

Red River's Fourth of July parade began in 1941 as the old mining town remade itself into a summer resort, a patriotic hometown tradition now spanning more than 85 years.

Each Fourth of July, Red River becomes a patriotic mountain celebration, with a 10 a.m. parade down Main Street and a full day of games, music, and family fun in the park.