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Winter Events

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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Mardi Gras in the Mountains 2027: Six Days of Beads, Parades, and Cajun Snow

Costumed revelers pose at the Mardi Gras in the Mountains ball in Red River.
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.
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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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Night Lights and Cold Air: Winter Tubing After the Lifts Close at Red River Ski Area

A group rides linked snow tubes at Red River Ski and Summer 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.
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After 40 Years, Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area Will Sit Out the 2026-27 Winter

A family cross-country skis on groomed tracks through the pines at Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area.
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area on Bobcat Pass will sit out the 2026-27 winter after 40 years, undone by a string of poor snow seasons and its worst winter ever.
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The Spectacular Red River Torchlight Parade & Fireworks February 21, 2026

A promotional graphic for the Red River Torchlight Parade & Fireworks. The image features a night scene of a snowy ski mountain with a line of skiers holding bright torches winding down the slope, capped by large red and gold fireworks in the sky. Below, a snowy village glows with warm window lights. Large text overlays the image reading: "RED RIVER TORCHLIGHT PARADE & FIREWORKS" followed by the date and time: "TONIGHT! FEBRUARY 21, 2026 - 7:00 PM.
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.
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Skijoring in Red River 2026 (CANCELED 2026)

Skijoring in Red River 2026
January 31 – February 1, 2026 • Red River, New Mexico (CANCELED 2026) Get Ready For Two Days Of Speed, Snow, And Pure Mountain Excitement! Red River’s Winter Streets Transform Into A High‑Energy Skijoring Arena As Horses, Skiers, And Spectators Come Together For One Of The Most Thrilling Events In The Southwest. Fast Horses Fearless Skiers High‑Flying Jumps Western Spirit Community Fun All Weekend Long Event Dates: Saturday, January 31, 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026 Location: Red River, New Mexico — Right In The Heart Of The Mountains! Bundle Up, Bring Your Crew, And Experience A Winter Tradition That Gets Bigger And Bolder Every Year. Don’t Forget To Capture The Action And Tag Red River! See You On The Snow!
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