Author: Guide
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Skijoring Comes to Red River
The name “Skijoring” is derived from the Norwegian word “skikjøring” which means ski driving. The practice of being pulled by a horse, dog or reindeer may be as old as snow itself, but historians believe that the first races were held in Scandinavia. Different forms of this sport are found around the world in countries…
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Songwriters’ Festival at ‘Lode
You are invited at the height of winter in the high country to warm your hands and thaw your soul around the cozy fires of creativity as the 5th Ever Red River Songwriters’ Festival is set for January 28-30. This year’s lineup of great songwriter/singers includes Jim Lauderdale (right), Steve Poltz, Dave Simonett,…
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The Vault: Come On In
It was three years ago that friends said good-bye to Tra Venaglia and Chelsey Macias as they left for Hawaii for their big island adventure. Tra’s dad Frank Venaglia, owner of Capo’s Restaurant, threw a party with aloha shirts and festive lobster. Now the pair is back in town and The Vault is…
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Let The Good Times Roll!
You’ve heard of Mardi Gras, no doubt, and more and more places throughout the American West and Great Southwest are celebrating this unique and fascinating observance of food, fun and frivolity. It was Red River, however, who really got the Grand Ball rolling in 1992 when the celebration of life first made its way to…
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You’ve Got To See It!
If you have never seen an NCAA ski race, you are in for a treat! The University of New Mexico Ski Team will be in town on several occasions this year, training, working out and participating in the 30th Annual Race & Skills Camp at the Red River Ski & Summer Area. The…
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Winter Fly Fishing
Red River has been a great place to fish for centuries, considered to be one of the finest fresh water hatcheries in the country. During the spring, summer and fall, streams, lakes and the river are the favorite challenge of fly-fishing enthusiasts looking for a genuine mountain experience. What many of those enthusiasts…
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Down & Round & Round
No, they are not the inner tubes from an old truck tire that you used when you were a kid and didn’t have a sled, and, yes, they are as much fun, or more, than an old and stinky inner tube. They are high tech, molded and made of hard vinyl and polyester…
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Pioneer Flyer Is Here
Red River Ski & Summer Area Flying High According to Guest Services Director Karen Kelly, Red River Ski & Summer Area opens May 23 for the 2015 Summer Season. “This year we are opening for the weekends only until June 12, when we will begin daily operations through September 6. Our Scenic Summer Chair…
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Red River’s Hank & Johnnie
Johnnie and Hank, Hank and Johnnie That’s the way thousands and thousands of people knew them. The locals knew them as one of the most energetic and active couples to spend their lives in the little mountain valley of Red River. One without the other? Hard to conceive of such a thing. John James…
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Summer Mountain Music
Red River will see a summer filled with music of all varieties, description and genres. Be it Country, Blue Grass, Folk, the Blues and some Rock and Roll, keep your ears open for the sounds echoing through the valley. Syd Masters will be preforming all summer at Bobcat Pass Cowboy Evenings. Michael Martin Murphey…