The first school was built just before the end of the 19th Century, but the log schoolhouse burned down in 1915. The Red School House, still standing today, replaced it that same year. The town still rests in a sleepy canyon with some of the most beautiful mountain scenery anywhere in New Mexico. Although the town was platted in 1895 by E.I. Jones, Red River was not incorporated until 1971. The existing ski area, which identifies the town as much as anything that draws tourists to the area, formed in 1958 and today is one of the more popular ski areas in the state.
Many structures still stand as a testament to the people who helped create the town of Red River.
The Red School House is one of the most recognizable, but others, including four log homes and one house made of brick, are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Red River Miners' Hospital and the Ed Westobey Cabin are also considered historic buildings. Photos by Darren Marcy. All rights reserved. Inc. All rights reserved.