Red River is a picturesque small town with a mile-long main street lined with shops, restaurants, motels, a brewery and more. The tiny hamlet at an elevation of 8,750 feet offers cool mountain air, bright blue skies, and plenty of access to the great outdoors.
Though the town began as a gold, silver and copper mining outpost, visitors today can score a different kind of treasure: epic outdoor adventure. Whatever your recreational fancy, this town provides. Explore miles of four-wheeling terrain, horseback riding, mountain biking, trail running or hiking. Camp in the high country, fish local lakes and streams, rent “surrey-style” bicycles, or head to Red River Ski & Summer Area for scenic chairlift rides, a seated zip line ride, summer tubing, a challenging aerial park with ropes courses and zip lines, mini golf, or disc golf at the summit.
Red River also hosts a dizzying number of summer events: Red River Car Show, Vino in the Valley, 4th of July Parade & Celebration, 8750′ BBQ & Music Festival, Aspencade Music & Arts Festival, and Oktoberfest.
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Celebrating 85 Years
Red River Community House marks a milestone with memories, music, and family fun
The Red River Community House celebrates 85 years of tradition, togetherness, and joyful service with an afternoon birthday bash Thursday, July 31.
Founded in 1940 by five visionaries who dreamed of a space for fellowship, worship and recreation, the Community House has become the heart of summer in Red River. The original log-cabin style building — now listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties — was crafted by volunteers and filled with hand-hewn pews, salvaged maple floors, and a stone fireplace built with native rock. It’s a living monument to generations who believed in the power of wholesome community fun.
The 85th birthday celebration will begin at noon with pulled pork sandwiches and all the trimmings, followed by an afternoon of music, dancing demonstrations, a slideshow of Community House history, and introductions of past and present board members. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by July 1 and share their stories or roles in the Community House’s past.
Summers full of fun
Today, the Community House offers an incredible lineup of free and low-cost summer activities that keep families coming back year after year.
Kids can hammer together boats for the much-loved Boat Building and River Race, while Friday jam sessions invite musicians of all skill levels to gather and play and evenings bring the community together for Movies in the Mountains, S’mores & Stories, dancing, and more.
Guided nature hikes, line dancing lessons, yoga and pilates, bingo nights, Vacation Bible School, and more fill the summer calendar. Whether it’s storytelling by the fire, square dancing, or annual Fourth of July games, the Community House remains a hub for connection and family fun.
The late Lottie Tweed, a longtime Red river resident once said, “The Community House has always been about more than just activities. It’s about creating a space where families make memories, where values are shared, and where generations come together.”
