Alabama-born John Amos (photo left) is not only a fine singer/songwriter, but an excellent maker of hand-crafted guitars. A woodworker by trade, he recently moved from Dixon, NM, to Red River and has established a workshop in the Motherlode building. He’ll also be performing in town, a fine addition to the growing Red River music scene.

The West End, at J. Griffin Co. is a decorator’s dream, with home furnishings and decorator accents, Southwest, contemporary, traditional and Antique reproductions. They’ll save you a trip to Taos.

Fiesta Gifts opened this past winter in Lifts West, offering souvenirs, T- shirts, decorator mirrors, wall hangings and a variety of import items.

Professional Bull Riding returns to town this summer as M-H Rodeo Productions will be producing a 5-event Bull Riding series at Red River Stables located at “the Y.” Riders who are up-and-comers with an eye on PBR - Professional Bull Riders - events will compete for cash prizes each session, plus a $1000 cash prize for over-all series best. Each event will also see extra money for a Bounty Bull.

Dates are June 17, July 1, July 22, August 5, and August 19, 6 PM starting time. Admission is: $12 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and under, with kids under 4 years free. Want to sponsor a banner or a bull? Call Red River Stables at 754-1700.

Speaking of bulls, the Bull O’ The Woods will be hosting a Dinner & A Show series in their beer garden this summer, all under the open stars.
Buffalo Girls is Red River’s newest eatery, offering lunch and dinner, every day from 10:30 AM to 9 PM. Home-style cooking will include steaks, seafood sandwiches and buffalo specialties. They are located across from Brandenburg Park. Call ‘em at 754-6161.