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  • Walk in the Wilderness

    Walk in the Wilderness

    The Carson National Forest contains five (5) wilderness areas which offer 86,193 acres of pure nature. Wilderness areas are land set aside as part of wild America, where man can be a visitor, not an intruder. The natural environment hasn’t been disturbed and travel is restricted to foot or horseback. First designated as the Wheeler…

  • Der Markt Gets Facelift

    Der Markt Gets Facelift

    Der Markt Food Store, which opened its doors in 1970, recently got a major facelift. Historical corrugated metal siding was added – in keeping with the old mining theme seen on other nearby buildings. The design was the work of architect Brian Calhoun, son of store owner Ted Calhoun. In addition to the siding, the…

  • It’s All About the Music

    It’s All About the Music

    Music is a regular summer feature at the Motherlode, Lost Love Saloon, Rockin’ 3M Ranch, Bobcat Pass Cowboy Evening, Bull O’ The Woods Saloon, Red River Brewing Co. & Distillery, The Tip at the Red River Ski Area and special events around town. As is always the case with special events and musical productions in…

  • Historic Lodge Refurbished

    Historic Lodge Refurbished

    In the winter of 2019, Amarillo’s Matt Dietz purchased the historic Pioneer Lodge in downtown Red River, acquiring the place just before the annual Red River Mardi Gras in the Mountains celebration. Built in the 1920s and operated for over 30 years by Dolly and W.A. Johnson, the property, which once included a stables for…

  • Front Step Red River Style

    Front Step Red River Style

    Marisa Nimon (above) has been operating Living The Dream Photography since buying a Red River business license in 2013. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she  specializes in weddings, portraits and commercial photography. As of the first half of the year, however, she’s been documenting her friends and neighbors and the sense of community that’s developed…

  • Try a Snowcat Adventure

    Try a Snowcat Adventure

    Red River also has some “unusual” opportunities to experience the joy of riding in tracked vehicles. The Snow Coach Tour at Red River Ski & Summer Area  – capable of carrying a minimum of 8 people – ascends 1600 vertical feet to the Ski Tip Restaurant. Chef Kai and his staff offer one of the…

  • Skiing RRSA Today

    Skiing RRSA Today

     The Red River Ski & Summer Area opened its doors in winter of 1959-60 and became immediately known as a great place to learn Alpine (Downhill) skiing. It maintains that reputation into the 21st century and is proud of the level of teaching it has established. It is also dedicated to providing a quality winter…

  • Once in a Lifetime

    Once in a Lifetime

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    November 6, 2019, will go down in Red River history as a once-in-a-lifetime deal for our tiny town among the trees of Northern New Mexico. The Kit Carson Forest, one of five National Forests in the land of Enchantment, was chosen to provide the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Known as the People’s Tree, it was…

  • A Long Overdue Honor

    A Long Overdue Honor

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    The October 26 induction of Toni and Ilse Woerndle into the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame was a very special moment for Red River and the ski industry in the Land of Enchantment. Held at the Sid Cutter Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, Toni and Ilse’s sons, George and Rudi, accepted the…

  • Take A Deep Breath

    Take A Deep Breath

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    Altitude Sickness, also called Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is no laughing matter and thousands of visitors a year experience it during their stay in the high country. O2Geaux is a new venture in Red River this winter. The Louisiana-based company will be renting oxygen generators to help people who are experiencing Altitude Sickness. The machines…