Category: Activities
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Still Fun Stuff to Do
It’s not uncommon to hear a newcomer to town ask “What is there to do in Red River?” Look through the pages of this magazine at the ads and articles and see what looks interesting and enjoyable. P.S. Social Distancing will be with us for awhile – in town and in the Carson Forest. There…
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Angling for Cutthroat
It was fishing – and cool summer weather – that transformed Red River City from an abandoned mining camp into a destination for eager anglers and refugees from the heat of desert and plains. The chilly waters of babbling mountain streams and high country lakes are still today as inviting for sportsman and diners. If…
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Hiking the High Country
Hiking in the high country of Northern New Mexico is fun and rewarding, offering adventure and also the discovery of a grand and natural world. It frequently provides treasured memories that endure for a lifetime. Around the Red River area are several hiking trails that have been delighting generations of visitors. Some are for people…
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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…
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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…
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Highway or Old Pass?
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a ground-hugging UFO! At first glance it might appear to be a low-flying ship from a different dimension or a radical foreign sports car, but it’s really a tricycle with some dynamic styling, a vehicle made for some serious highway joyriding! Weezie’s Wild Rides on Main St,…
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Under a New Mexico Sky
The Red River Ski & Summer Area is observing its 60th year of mountain fun and excitement. It held a big birthday party last January which was attended by the new governor who confessed to skiing with her family in Red River for years! The Red River Ski Area opened in 1959 as a…
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Community House Spirit
The Red River Community House has been the center of social activities for visitors since opening the doors in 1942. Built to provide a place where folks could visit, play cards and dance, it also serves as a place of worship on Sunday and continues to serve as that. It’s described at times as…