Resort town located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, is 36 miles (58 km) from Taos
General Information
How to Get There
From Taos (36 mi): Take NM-522 north from Taos, then turn right onto NM-38 and follow it through the mountains until arriving in Red River.
Overview
Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Red River is located along the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and is 36 miles (58 km) from Taos.
The main industry in Red River is tourism. Red River is located at the base of the Red River Ski Area, located 8,750 feet above sea level in the southern Rocky Mountains. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. In summertime, visitors can hike, bike, fish, and ride horseback in the mountains. The town is serviced by a bus system which provides access into the upper valley.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Red River, New Mexico", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
