Red River, New Mexico

About Red River

Red River, NM is a tiny community located in northeastern New Mexico with an estimated population of 537.

Red River holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 532 residents per square mile.

📰 Red River News Today

• Red River looks ahead to summer after slower winter season KRQE · Mar 31
• Independence Day celebrations across North Central New Mexico The Taos News · Jul 2
• Five Things to Do This Weekend New Mexico Magazine · Jul 2
• Camp among the pines near Red River this summer Albuquerque Journal · Jul 26
• New Mexico’s Vibrant Ski Scene May Surprise You Forbes · Feb 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Red River Unique

• The only place in America named Red River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Mexico — one of 528 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Red River

• Steam Coffee Co. — coffee shop (café)
• Vine — american
• Bearly Awake — coffee shop (café)
• Capo's — pizza
• Dairy Bar — burger
• Enchanted Forest Day Lodge (café)
• Lifts West Bar & Grill — burger
• Red River Ski Area Chalet (café)
• Ski Tip
• Sundance Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Little Red School House · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Red River

• Brandenburg Park reviews ★
• Cabresto Park reviews ★
• Enchanted Forest reviews ★
• Foster Park reviews ★
• Hematite Park reviews ★
• Latir Peak Wilderness · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Latir Rock Cairn reviews ★
• Mallette Park reviews ★
• Softball Field Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Red River

• RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Red River

🏘️ Nearby Communities