Red River

Red River is a small mountain resort town in North Central New Mexico. Tucked into a canyon in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this former mining town now thrives on tourism as the home of a popular ski resort.

Get in
Red River lies on NM 38, a section of the Enchanted Circle scenic roadway between the villages of Questa and Eagle Nest. It is approximately equidistant from Taos in either direction, with Taos across the circle to the southwest. From Taos, take NM 522 north to Questa, then make a right on NM 38 towards Red River. Limited weekday bus service to Questa, with connections to Taos, is offered by the NCRTD.

Get around
This is pretty much a one-street town, with everything within easy walking distance.

Go next

 * Near the village of Questa to the west is the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, a portion of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument that preserves a spectacular section of gorge at the confluence of the Rio Grande with the Red River. The recreation area offers camping, hiking, boating, and swimming.