Red River Travel Guide

  My kids on their condo stair perches
by 850prc
 
  • My kids on their condo stair perches
      My kids on their condo stair perches
    by 850prc
  • My kids skiing for the first time
      My kids skiing for the first time
    by DEBBBEDB
  • My husband driving to Red River
      My husband driving to Red River
    by DEBBBEDB
  • My kids with the instructor
      My kids with the instructor
    by DEBBBEDB
  •   Sports & Outdoors
    by DEBBBEDB
 

Explore Red River

Things to Do  

Skiing, Snowboarding or Snowmobiling

Skiing, Snowboarding or Snowmobiling, Red River

 DEBBBEDB Says:  In the winter there are plenty of snow related activities Red River Ski and Snowboard Area, located right in the center of town, is a short walk from most lodges. Cross-country skiers can explore miles of beautiful trails at the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and... 

Hotels  

Alpine Lodge & Hotel

 95 Opinions

Hotels  

Riverside Lodge and Cabins: Group Ski Trip

Riverside Lodge and Cabins: Group Ski Trip, Red River

 DEBBBEDB Says:  This is where we stayedAll of the units have satellite color TV and VCR in the living area, electric or gas heat, microwave, telephones, and are fully carpeted. Kitchens are stocked with pots, pans, and utensils. Linens and firewood are furnished. A hot tub is centrally... 

Lifts West Condos, Red River, NM: Lots of room, decent pricing on Red River condos

Lifts West Condos, Red River, NM: Lots of room, decent pricing on Red River condos, Red River

 850prc Says:  Clean and spacious condos, located very close to the main lifts in Red River. (approx 200 yards away) Most have fireplaces and are split level.This is a great place for families.The public areas of the condo hotel are also very nice. They have one of the largest open... 

Restaurants  

Shotgun Willie's: Great atmosphere in a beautiful setting

Shotgun Willie's: Great atmosphere in a beautiful setting, Red River

 phil_uk_net Says:  A great little south-western burger and BBQ shack with lots of charm and character. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Know your slope-schussing ability!

Know your slope-schussing ability!, Red River

 850prc Says:  Do not overestimate your ability on the slopes. Do not forget that you may have aged a few more years since your last ski trip.Nothing wrecks a trip to the mountains more than getting a metal rod inserted into your tibia. : )Note the t-shirt pictured below.... "Catskinner"... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Tubing

Tubing, Red River

 DEBBBEDB Says:  Tubing - the art of sliding down a hill while riding on an inner tube was something that the kids enjoyed doing.This activity dates back to the 1940s when winter sports were beginning to be an accepted part of the Red River scene.In the 1960s, “Whirleybirds” were introduced... 

Ski School

Ski School, Red River

 DEBBBEDB Says:  We took lessons. My oldest boy could take these lessons as could I. First-Time Skier Packages (11 years old and up)Where first-time skiers can learn using the latest methodology by taking the two part lesson starting at 9:30AM and 1:30PM.Packages include lift ticket, rental... 

Favorites  

River City Area History

River City Area History, Red River

 DEBBBEDB Says:  Red River was first called River City. When ores were found, hundreds of gold, silver and copper mines were carved into the mountain with names like Golden Treasure, Silver King and Black Copper. There were two general merchantiles, a livery stable, two newspapers, a... 

Early bird gets the shortest line(s)

Early bird gets the shortest line(s), Red River

 850prc Says:  Anyone who goes skiing appreciates the shortest possible lift lines. And, while lift lines aren't really much of a problem in Red River, you're always going to get in more skiing if you spend less time in line.So, go out earlier and get in some quality runs before the others... 

The Place

Plan a Red River vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Red River locals

Experience Red River
  •   11 Tips and Reviews
  •  28 Photos
  Share your Travels  
Map of Red River
 

The People

 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 A great little south-western burger and BBQ shack with lots of charm and character. 

 

Question about Red River?

Our members can help!

postQuestion_button

Top 3 Red River Writers

1

Our Ski Trip

DEBBBEDB profile photo

 I've got some interesting experiences in Red River. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 21 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

2

Uncrowded Family Skiing in Red River, New Mexico

850prc profile photo

 A Rocky Mountain ski resort conjures up many images in your mind. There are hot spas, clubs, fancy hotels, rich people, "apres ski" activities to boggle the mind, and sky-high prices. Red River is...... 

3

Red River

phil_uk_net profile photo

 This is a very pretty town that I passed through a couple of times while doing the 'Enchanted Circle' drive from Taos. 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Red River page