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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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Main Street in Red River, New Mexico looking northwest, with the Lifts West lodge on the left and the forested ski mountain rising behind town.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Welcome to a classic late-October week in Red River. The balloons have drifted home after last weekend's Taos Mountain Balloon Rally and Rio Grande Sky Fiesta, the last of the aspen gold is hanging on in the sheltered side canyons, and town settles into its friendly in-between rhythm: sunny, quiet weekdays, a Halloween celebration for the kids on Saturday, and the first real taste of winter weather arriving just as the clocks fall back on Sunday.

Read more about This Week in Red River: Halloween Carnival Saturday, Sunny Days, and Snow on the Horizon

A panoramic view over the town of Red River and its surrounding peaks in 2009.

A cold week of first hard freezes gives way to a calm, sunny fall weekend in Red River, with highs in the 50s, museum hours, a Saturday fitness class, and Lego club at the library.

Read more about Red River Weekend Preview: Sunny Skies, Crisp Mornings, and a Quiet Fall Weekend

Every business in Red River, A to Z: restaurants, lodging, shops, outfitters, real estate, trades, and town services — with addresses, phone numbers, emails, and websites.

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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.

Read more about This Week in Red River: Oktoberfest Wraps, Pass Deadline Hits Tuesday, Cold Snap Midweek

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.

Read more about Intimate by Design: Red River Songwriters' Festival Returns January 21-23, 2027

Christmas trees lit with colored lights stand in the snow beside the Red River welcome sign at night.

On Thanksgiving evening, November 26, Red River flips the switch on the holidays in Brandenburg Park with caroling at 6:30, a tree lighting at 7:00, Santa, and free treats.

Read more about Switch on the Holidays: Red River Kicks Off the Season November 26 in Brandenburg Park

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