Red River
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Outdoors in Red River
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About Red River
Town in New Mexico, United StatesRed River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, US in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Red River is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and is 36 miles (58 km) from Taos.
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Housing in Red River
The typical Red River home is worth about $418,000, down 0.6% in a year, 31% above the New Mexico typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Red River
Not graded
Red River has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Red River
Full picture →42% of Red River’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Taos (8%), Questa (8%) and Albuquerque (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Health in Red River
Compared with New Mexico
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Red River
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Red River
Full climate →Red River has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 73°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 157 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Red River
All Red River schools →School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES). Ratings are from neighbors.
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