Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, known for tourism, skiing, and mining history.
Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, with a population of 542 at the 2020 census. Established in 1895 at an elevation of 8,688 ft in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, its main industry is tourism centered on skiing and its mining heritage.
Visit the Red River Ski Area and travel the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Outdoor options include fishing Red River, Cabresto Creek, or Rio Costilla, camping at Junebug Campground or La Bobita Campground, and exploring trails in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument or Wild Rivers Backcountry Byway. Attend community events such as the Red River Jamboree, Oktoberfest, Enchanted Circle Bicycle Tour, or 8750’ BBQ & Music Festival.
Prior to the arrival of European-Americans, the area now occupied by Red River was used as a summer hunting ground by the Jicarilla Apache and Utes. Visitors near Taos Pueblo should follow all posted protocols, respect access windows and feast-day closures, and obtain any required permits or join guided tours.
Red River is located in Taos County, New Mexico.
Red River was established in 1895.
Red River is a resort town known for tourism, skiing, and its mining history in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
An 84-mile alpine loop from Taos through Questa, Red River, Eagle Nest, and Angel Fire, circling Wheeler Peak — New Mexico's highest summit. Aspen gold in late September; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial above Angel Fire is a quietly moving stop.
Recently refurbished roadside campground near the historic Red River mining area and ski resort; busy on summer weekends.
From the confluence of Goose Creek for 1 miles upstream as posted Special Trout Water designation: Green chile. Regulations: 2 trout any length, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
From Cabresto Canyon upstream to headwaters. C-and-R for cutthroat trout and unlimited take for all other trout. Special Trout Water designation: Red chile, non-native suppression. Regulations: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
Goose Lake is accessible from Highway 38 at Red River, south on Highway 578 to the Goose Lake turnoff; Goose Lake road is four-wheel-drive.
From NM Highway 38 upstream to its headwaters Special Trout Water designation: Red chile, non-native suppression. Regulations: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
From NM Highway 150 crossing upstream to its headwaters Special Trout Water designation: Red chile, non-native suppression. Regulations: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
From NM Highway 150 crossing upstream to its headwaters Special Trout Water designation: Red chile, non-native suppression. Regulations: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
Valle Vidal boundary 2.4 miles downstream to Latir Creek. Special Trout Water designation: Red chile. Regulations: Catch-and-release only, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
From confluence with Rio Hondo upstream to its headwaters Special Trout Water designation: Red chile, non-native suppression. Regulations: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
All stream within the Valle Vidal Special Trout Water designation: Red chile. Regulations: Catch-and-release only, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.
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