Free Family Fun!
A few years ago the Red River Community House came back to life with a long list of FREE family-friendly activities for young and old. This summer they're at it again with something for everyone seven days a week. Returning this year are the guided hikes, boat building and racing, line and square dancing, Hysterical History Tours, Music in the Mountains, Movies on the Lawn, aerobics, "What to See and Do in Red River" speaker series, CHILL! young adult and teenager night, bridge, s'mores & storytelling, and weekly church services.
What's new this year?
The Smithsonian's "Museum on Main Street" program has come to the Community House with a fantastic exhibit called "New Harmonies: A History of America Through Music" which will be on display through
July 31st.
The Community House has also added expanded musical programs like the New Mexico Mass Choir on July 10th.
Find out more about all of the FREE family fun at the Red River Community House here. |
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Upcoming Events
July 4
Fourth of July Parade & Celebration
July 10
New Mexico Mass Choir
- July 31
Smithsonian Exhibit "New Harmonies"
August 19-21
"Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" Music Festival and Cook-off
August 21
New Mexico State Green Chile Championship
Sept. 11-12
Enchanted Circle Century Tour & Mtn. Bike Race
Sept. 17-19
Aspencade Arts & Crafts Fair
October 1-3
"Days of 1895" Pioneer Days
October 8-10
Oktoberfest & Microbrewery Festival
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Miner's Transit Trolley
The Miner's Transit provides FREE year-round service to any
individual needing transportation. Miner's Transit has a wheel chair
accessible unit. Transportation pick-up is available by calling (575) 770-5959.
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2010 - 2011 Vacation Guide
The new Red River Vacation Guide is out and viewable as a .pdf at www.RedRiver.org. Start planning your vacation today! |
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New Activities at the Red River Ski Area 
The Red River Ski Area is thrilled to announce two new things for you to enjoy during your summer vacation in Red River: summer tubing and disc golf! Summer tubing is a new twist on one of your favorite activities during the winter. Two tracks have been set up on the Baby Blue Hill (next to the Main Chalet) for you to slide down on an inner-tube provided by the ski area staff. The cost is $10/hour for unlimited runs and children must be 4 years old to ride. Hours are Monday - Sunday, 10 am - 7 pm (last tube goes out at 6 pm). Want to know more about how summer tubing works? Check out this video.
Also new at the ski area this summer is disc golf. Ride the new Platinum Chairlift up to the 9-hole disc golf course located on the top of the mountain. Discs are available to rent or purchase in the new Pro Shop, located at the Tip Restaurant (as you exit the chairlift). Playing the course is free, and the price to ride the chairlift is $10-$14. Hours for the course are 9 am - 4:30 pm during the week and 9 am - 5:30 pm on the weekends. The course takes about 2 hours to play so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy your game and get back on the chairlift for the ride down. Check out the disc golf course layout here.
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 Update on ATV / OHV Permits
Each summer, thousands of visitors head to Red River to take advantage of cool temperatures and beautiful scenery. For the adventurous types, ATV's or OHV's (Off-Highway Vehicles) can be an exciting way to explore the hundreds of miles of trails surrounding Red River.
The state of New Mexico requires a day use permit for all ATV's/OHV's. You can purchase your permit in advance at any of these locations,
or you can order it online and print it out before you come (recommended). You will need to create a new account, then you are given the option to
purchase your ATV permit. IMPORTANT: Add all of your vehicles to the
permit application before you click "review application." This will
save you the $4.95 processing fee for each of your vehicles. Once you
have completed the online purchase you will receive an email
confirmation. Print out your confirmation, which will serve as your temporary permit. The Chamber of Commerce has put together an instruction sheet to help you get your permit online.
For more information on how to
obtain your permit and New Mexico's safety rules click here. For information on permit enforcement click here.
Like videos? Here's a great video of ATVing in Red River and Angel Fire! |
Some Like it HOT!
Mark your calendar now for the seventh annual "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" Music Festival and Cook-off, featuring Larry Joe Taylor & Friends, August 19th - 21st. This event includes live music from some of the greatest singer/songwriters in America, along with the CASI sanctioned "Red River Red" Chili Cook-off, the New Mexico State Green Chile Championship, and a Lone Star BBQ Society Cook-off in the park August 21st.
2010 Musicians:
Larry Joe Taylor, Susan Gibson, Michale Hearne, South by Southwest, Richard Leigh, Keith Sykes, Bob Livingston, Tejas Brothers, Jason Boland & the Stragglers, Roger Creager, Josh Abbott Band, and more!
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Gone Fishin'
Countless memories have been made at Red River's many public and private ponds and lakes (not to mention the Red River itself). Most of these memories can be credited to fish-stocking programs funded by the Town of Red River, the Red River Chamber of Commerce, and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The combined
effort provides $28,000 into stocking the Red River and the community
ponds with roughly 7,000 pounds of rainbow trout, twice weekly mid-May
through late-September.
New
Mexico fishing licenses are available at multiple locations around
town, along with everything else you'll need to enjoy your time on the
water. Never been fishing? Consider scheduling some time with
one of Red River's fantastic fly-fishing guides. More information on
fishing is available at the Red River Visitor's Center or online at www.RedRiver.org. |
Summer SpecialsThe Red River Conference Center is a terrific place to plan your next meeting, family reunion, wedding, or retreat. With 10,000 sq. feet of flexible meeting space, FREE wi-fi, and FREE public transportation, your group will thank you for bringing them to Red River. A few weekends are still available in July and August. Call today to schedule your next gathering in the mountains! Have a flexible schedule? Take advantage of great deals on your mid-week booking. Find out more at www.RedRiver.org. |
Make the Rounds
- Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
- Taos Pueblo
- Rio Grande Gorge & Bridge
- Red River Fish Hatchery
- Wild Rivers Recreation Area
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Find out more at www.EnchantedCircle.org
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