Red River Public RecordsNew Mexico

Red River, part of the Taos Municipal Schools district in New Mexico, has no schools within city limits; students attend schools in nearby Taos, including Taos High School (GreatSchools rating: 4/10). Taos County’s high school graduation rate is 76%, and around 27% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Adult education options include UNM-Taos. The area reports low school-related crime. Educational programs feature arts and STEM, but choices are limited locally, requiring travel for specialized or advanced courses.

Red River, near Taos, NM, offers a mix of cabins, single-family homes, and vacation rentals. As of 2024, median property values are around $540,000, with average rents near $1,600/month. Homeownership rates are high, with about 70% of residents owning their homes. Housing demand is driven by tourism and vacation home buyers, leading to stable to slightly rising prices. Popular neighborhoods include the town center and areas along Bitter Creek. Property taxes average 0.6% of assessed value, remaining comparatively low for the region. The market generally favors buyers seeking seasonal or investment properties.

Red River, a small city in Taos County, NM (population 542), lacks hospitals; residents travel 36 miles to Holy Cross Hospital in Taos for inpatient care. The town has one local clinic, Red River Medical Clinic, for basic services. About 22% of Taos County residents are uninsured, with Medicaid coverage above the state average (37%). The population is mainly White and Hispanic, with a median age over 50. Common health issues include diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory conditions, reflecting state trends. Healthcare access is challenged by provider shortages—approximately one primary care provider per 2,000 residents in the county.

Transportation in Red River, Taos County, NM, is predominantly car-dependent, with over 85% of residents commuting by private vehicle and vehicle ownership averaging 2 cars per household. Public transit options are limited, with minimal public bus or shuttle service usage, typically under 1% of residents. The average one-way commute time is approximately 18 minutes, shorter than the national average. The town’s transportation infrastructure consists mainly of Highway 38, connecting to nearby towns. Major employment hubs include tourism-related businesses within Red River, with some residents commuting to Taos for work. Biking and walking remain uncommon modes of transport.

As of the 2020 Census, Red River city near Taos, NM, had a population of 542. The median age is about 53 years, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female residents. The racial composition is 88.9% White, 5.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.7% Black or African American, and 2.6% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.