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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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Golden Valleys and Bugling Elk: A Sunny Saturday on the Enchanted Circle

Autumn cottonwoods in gold color fill the valley floor looking toward the mouth of Red River Canyon near Questa, with forested Sangre de Cristo slopes rising on both sides.
Clear skies, a high near 60, and peak golden aspens frame this Saturday on the Enchanted Circle, with elk bugling in the valleys and sunset arriving at 6:22 p.m.
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Lost Lake Trail: Red River's Most-Loved Alpine Hike

Alpine tundra and lingering snowfields between Wheeler Peak and Horseshoe Lake in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness.
Red River's most-loved alpine hike climbs about 7 miles out and back to a glassy tarn under craggy peaks, with options to push on toward Horseshoe Lake and Wheeler Peak itself.
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Standing on Top of New Mexico: The Wheeler Peak Trail from the Red River Side

Wheeler Peak, New Mexico's highest summit, rises above the Moreno Valley.
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.
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The Enchanted Circle: Driving Red River's 83-Mile Mountain Loop

Eagle Nest Lake and Baldy Mountain along the Enchanted Circle in northern New Mexico.
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.
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Horses at Full Gallop: Red River Skijoring Returns January 31 and February 1

A horse at full gallop pulls a skier over a snow jump during a skijoring race.
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.
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Seasonal Activities Calendar – Red River, NM

Seasonal Activities Calendar – Red River, NM
Seasonal Activities Calendar – Red River, NM
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