Category: Business

Angela Howles and Wes Black (Right) are the new owners of  The Candy Crate,  located at 300 West Main in downtown Red River. It is the home of the world-renowned Candy Mountain Fudge. The pair took over operation from company founder Dirk Arnold on August 13. They intend to maintain the product lines of Candy…

Carl Brown came to Red River in 1982 for the purpose of managing a photo concession at the Red River Ski Area. He eventually bought the business in 1985 and changed the name to Southern Exposure Photography because “he always liked the name” and wanted to use the Zia to represent his business. During winter…

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,…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

Sitzmark Sports & Lodge has acquired Crazy Mountain Sports, located in the Sitzmark building complex at 416 W. Main (Highway 38). As of October 15, Mark and Stephanie Martinez will operate the popular shop under the Sitzmark name. The store specializes in winter and summer clothing and accessories. Crazy Mountain founder Randy Lyles will continue…

It has taken Sheehan Winery over a year to make it to the high country, but the long-anticipated Grand Opening of their Red River tasting room in the Alpine Lodge complex was worth the wait. Now they’re looking forward to the winter on West Main Street. Maker of 35 different wines, 20 are open at…

All Who Wander, Inc is opening Taos Mountain Outfitters – Red River. It will be located at 121 E. Main Street. According to Bill Gaydosh, President, former Red River Marshal David Smith will manage the shop. Taos Mountain Outfitters has been headquartered in Taos for 51 years. It was purchased 4+ years ago by AWW,…