Category: Happenings
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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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Songwriters’ Festival
Has it really been nine years? The 9th Red River Songwriters’ Festival scheduled for January 23-25 began as a way to deal with cabin fever by recruiting great songwriters singing exceptional songs to warm the chilly winter night with glorious music from the heart and soul. Hosting the event in 2020 will be the founders…
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Community House Winter
The winter of 2019-2020 will find the Community House with the doors open and the lights on as the facility seeks a more active and vital role in serving the community. With efforts in recent years to insulate the building and the installation of an efficient heating system, the possibilities for year-round utilization are now…
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An Excellent Adventure
In addition to skiing specials throughout the Winter season, RRSA will host some special events and celebrations that guarantee great winter fun. Opening Day, traditionally the day before Thanksgiving, will see the Frozen Turkey Race on Turkey Day. The first Torchlight Parade of the year is set for that Saturday, and for every Saturday night…
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Great Day for a Wedding
Formal, Casual, Elegant, Simple, Vibrant, Romantic, Low Key or A Giant Extravaganza. When people think of weddings, they think of spring nuptials, June brides, golden fall ceremonies and… Does anyone get married in winter? The answer is “Yes, they do” and one of the more obvious advantages to a winter wedding in Red River is…