Fall Colors

KABX NEXRAD radar image showing a band of precipitation echoes over north-central New Mexico early Saturday morning.

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.

Read more about Golden October in Red River: elk bugles, fall color, and first snow on the peaks

Autumn cottonwoods fill the valley at the mouth of Red River Canyon near Questa in fall.

WorldAtlas named Red River among New Mexico's best small towns for fall, praising its 8,750-foot aspens that turn early in September and hold their gold into October.

Read more about National Spotlight: WorldAtlas Names Red River Among New Mexico's Best Small Towns for Fall

An aerial view of Oktoberfest crowds in Brandenburg Park beneath Red River's ski slopes and golden aspens.

The fall's biggest weekend brings Red River Oktoberfest to Brandenburg Park October 9-11, with craft beer, contests, strongman events, and sunny highs in the low 60s.

Read more about Red River Weekend Preview: Oktoberfest Arrives with Sunshine, Crisp Air, and Fall Color

Fall color lines Main Street in Red River in this 2012 photograph of the town's storefronts.

Frosty 31-degree mornings and sunny afternoons near 67 define this October week, as Enchanted Forest sits out the ski season and Red River Ski Area preps for opening.

Read more about October Conditions Report: Crisp Days, Cool Nights, and the Countdown to Ski Season

Aspencade Arts Festival September 26-28, 2025

Celebrate Autumn at the Aspencade Arts Festival in Red River, NM! Every September, Red River transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity and community with the Aspencade Arts Festival—a three-day celebration of art, music, and the golden glow of the aspen trees.

Read more about Aspencade Arts Festival September 26-28, 2025

In early October near Questa, New Mexico, the mountains come alive with a breathtaking tapestry of autumn color, as captured in this serene photo.

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