Elevations on the District range from 7,500 feet in Questa to 13,161 at Wheeler Peak, the highest peak in New Mexico. The climate is fairly mild with summer temperatures ranging from 75 degrees during the day to 50 degrees at night. Average annual snowfalls vary, but in general, Questa receives about 35 inches during the year with up to 320 inches in the nearby mountains. The approximate population of Questa is 2,500. Questa is a small rural town with several small businesses providing some employment opportunities.
Some residents commute to jobs in Taos and Red River.
The Questa Public Schools, U.S. Forest Service, the Village of Questa, Questa Health Clinic, the Questa Senior Citizens Center, and the Questa Molybdenum Corporation are the primary employers in Questa. The Red River Ski Area provides employment opportunities in the winter. There are two small grocery stores which carry basic everyday items. There are four gas stations, three cafes, and two fast food restaurants. There is one school district with three elementary schools in Questa, Red River, and Costilla, and a junior and senior high school in Questa.