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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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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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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.

Read more about Lost Lake Trail: Red River's Most-Loved Alpine Hike

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.

Read more about Standing on Top of New Mexico: The Wheeler Peak Trail from the Red River Side

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