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Red River, NM
Town in Taos County, New Mexico.
Population
450
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
443
ZIP codes
0
Red River and its ZIP codes
Red River at a glance
- Red River is about 25 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Red River, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Red River.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,611
10,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $9,039 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Red River, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
96
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 7°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red River, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Red River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| QuestaVillage | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| Eagle NestVillage | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| San CristobalCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 15.6 |
| Ute ParkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| CostillaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| Angel FireVillage | 22 mi | 28.4 |
| TaosTown | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red River, NM in?
- Red River is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Red River, NM?
- About 450 people live in Red River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red River?
- Nearby places include Taos Ski Valley (8 mi), Questa (11 mi), Eagle Nest (13 mi), San Cristobal (15 mi), Arroyo Seco (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023