Author: Guide
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Not Your Average Marathon
The Red River Office of Tourism and Economic Development has announced that the Enchanted Forest Trail Races produced by Gemini Adventures will be held on July 31. The event replaces the High Mountain Half Marathon & 5K race originally set for May 20, which has been organized by the Red River Chamber of Commerce since…
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New Name/Date For EC Tour
The Century Tour, one trip around the Enchanted Circle for bicycles, has been a Red River tradition for 40+ years, originally organized by outdoor enthusiast and former Mayor John Miller. Roll Massif, a part of Outside Inc., and a collection of Colorado-based cycling events, has announced the acquisition of the Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour to…
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RRSA Ready For Summer Fun
The Red River Ski & Summer Area is located in the middle of town. That’s why Red River has become known as the Ski Town of the Southwest since the doors opened in 1959. The area has grown over the years and is regarded as a place for adventure during winter, summer and fall, a…
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Glamping, Camping & RV Fun
Making up words: that’s how language evolves to communicate in our modern times. Glamping is short for glamorous camping and the Enchanted Forest X-Country Ski & Snowshoe area on Bobcat Pass is at the top of the Glamping list in New Mexico. Yurts provide an experience unlike any other. EFXC provides this special adventure of…
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Fishing & Hiking: Pure Joy
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. –Henry David Thoreau It’s been almost 30 years since the movie A River Runs Through It was nominated for three Academy Awards. It launched a wave of interest in the fabled art of fly fishing which dates…
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A New Way To See Red River
Doug’s Corner is owned by David Irvin who hails from Whitesboro TX. It’s a brand new business on the corner of Main Street and Copper King Trail. There will be thirty Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) available for daily rental throughout the Red River summer season. These electric carts are manufactured by Evolution Electric Vehicles, Ontario,…
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Peak Espresso – Try A Shot!
Peak Espresso is the realization of a long-time goal for proprietor Elizabeth Rodrigs. Located in the space formerly known as The Way Coffee in the Lifts West Condominium building at 201 W Main, Unit 4, it is the type of operation that the trained chef, barista and owner of the Dairy Bar at 417 E.…
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Doing Business in Red River
There is an old joke: How do you get a million dollars in Red River? Start with two million. During the course of a year, the Miner receives numerous inquiries from people who would like to own a business in Red River. Some of them are people who have retired, others are folks who are…
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It’s The Red River Way
Following the end of WWII, Red River first encountered the Jeep, a military vehicle credited by some for winning the war. In the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, however, their use was strictly recreational, showing people scenery that was only accessible before on horseback or by hiking. Jeeps became a popular addition to a tourist town.…
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Bearly Awake on East Main
Bearly Awake is located at 604 E. Main next to the Bear Shop, in the building occupied by Anita’s fashions and gifts for the past 21 years. The new business will offer frozen yogurt with a self-serve bar of toppings, espresso, lattes and coffees (Grounds For Change organic brand) including ice coffee, as well as…