Here are Red River's annual highlights, events that happen pretty much every year. To find specific times and dates for this year's events, and for a complete list of all events, go the Full Calendar.
Guests ski or snowshoe under the warm glow of candlelight and if it begins to snow the effect is just incredible. This is quite possibly the most beautiful holiday experience in North America!
Join the Enchanted Forest crew on Christams Day for complimentary chile con queso, green chile stew, posole, desserts and hot drinks in the warming hut.
29 Sangre De Cristo Drive Telephone: 575-754-6112 Visit Website » Full Event Details »A countdown ball drops at midnight Eastern time (10 p.m. in New Mexico) allowing even the youngest celebrants to ring in the new year before heading to bed.
619 E Main Street Telephone: 575-754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »Not into that much throttle? Grab a spot in the snow at the base of the face to watch this fun (and loud) event!
Contact the Red River Ski & Summer Area for more details.
400 Pioneer Rd, Red River, NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-2223 Visit Website » Full Event Details »But make no mistake: Red River knows how to celebrate Mardi Gras! Nothing is left out. The week is filled with costume balls, bead tossing, singing and dancing, Cajun and Creole gourmet delights, parades, kids costume contest, cajun cook-off, burning of the Loup-garu, crawfish boils, downhill gator race, and more!
101 West River Street Telephone: (575)754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »This is no fantasy, it’s “Just Desserts” Eat & Ski Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area’s most popular event. The theme is simple: Enchanted Forest puts homemade desserts out on a five kilometer course and skiers ski out to the different sites and indulge in delicious concoctions like the popular 18-Layer Chocolate Cinnamon Torte, Fudge, Wild Blueberry Pie, Triple Chocolate Kahlua Espresso Cake, gluten-free delights, and much more!
29 Sangre De Cristo Drive Telephone: (575) 754-6112 Email: info@enchantedforestxc.com Visit Website » Full Event Details »While you’re here, make sure you ride the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, an 83 mile loop through northern New Mexico's most beautiful scenery!
101 West River Street, Red River NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-3030 Email: visitorcenter@redriver.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »This event features art, pottery, photography, wine sampling, silent auction, and live music.
101 West Main Street, Red River NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »After the parade stroll down to Brandenburg Park where you can enjoy live music and good old fashioned family fun, then head to the Red River Community House for its annual July 4th Egg Toss & Family Games.
101 West Main Street, Red River NM 87558 Telephone: (575) 754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »True to this tradition, "Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights" features live music all over town with Larry Joe Taylor & Friends, as well as multiple cook offs in Brandenburg Park like the CASI "Red River Red" cook off, the New Mexico State Green Chile Championship, and the Lone Star BBQ Society cook off.
101 West River Street, Red River NM 87558 Visit Website » Full Event Details »This year features the 5th annual Red River Folk Festival at Aspencade. Talented folk artists from all over the US converge in Red River to delight and entertain guests at Aspencade.
101 West River Street Telephone: (575)754-2366 Email: rrinfo@redriverchamber.org Visit Website » Full Event Details »