Red River, New Mexico
Red River: Town of the United States
About
Red River is a town located in the county of Taos in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 477 and a population density of 183 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 459 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Red River
| Population : | 459 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Taos County |
| Postal code : | 87558 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 2.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 8,671 feet / 2643 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:50:15 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 176 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Red River is located at 36°42'29"N 105°24'22"W (36.7080800, -105.4061200).
Red River map
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- Official Website
Official website of Red River
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Red River decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 476 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 474 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 477 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 475 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 471 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 472 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 468 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 465 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 463 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 459 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Schools in Red River
College & universities near Red River, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188225 | University of New Mexico-Taos Campus | Ranchos de Taos (NM) | 87557 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Red River, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAT | Raton | 201 South First Street | RAIL |
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
| TRI | Trinidad | 110 West Pine Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Red River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Post Office | Red River (NM) | 87558 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Red River , Wisconsin civil town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,399 people.
Other cities in Taos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taos County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Taos | 5,872 | Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2,518 | City in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Questa | 1,741 | Village |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,135 | Census-designated place in New Mexico |
| Taos Ski Valley | 76 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
