Here are a few recommendations collected from various "locals," experts at having a good time on a budget.
Get Married at "The Little Chapel in the Mountains." Jolene Bullington has built an intimate wedding chapel on E. High Street, near "the Y." It's a great place to exchange vows. Bring your own preacher or contact the local Justice of the Peace, Jack "Hangin' Judge" Griffin.
Build a Snowman or Make Snow Angels. It's easy and it's fun. It's also an inexpensive way to enjoy the snow. If you don't know how to do it, ask someone who isn't wearing a coat or mittens to show you how it's done.
Listen to the Ravens. The big black birds you see around town are not crows. They are ravens, as in Quote the raven, "Nevermore!" They are bright birds with an extensive language of sounds and noises. If you see a large flock of them, in Brandenburg Park, for instance, give a listen and see how many "words" or "calls" you can distinguish. If you are an animal behaviorist, get a grant and spend the winter listening. Raven Talk would also make a great subject for a Master's Thesis or a Doctorate. P.S. Refrain from saying unkind things about their mothers. They may understand English and some of them may have been extras in old Alfred Hitchcock movies.
Take a Hike. Seriously. The nearby forest trails near town or Mallette Park are great places to go for a leisurely stroll in a winter wonderland setting, especially if it's snowing at the time. Dress warm and be on the lookout for snowdrifts that are deeper than they appear. Snowshoes are no longer awkward and clumsy as in days of old, so if you can walk, you can probably snowshoe. Take along energy snacks, maybe a water bottle and a pocket copy of the Audubon Bird Guide so you can identify pine siskins, grey jays and... ravens, of course.
Speaking of walking, Walk Down Main Street and Sit on a Bench. (Preferably one that's in the sun, not in the shade.) Look around and watch the world pass. Better yet, look up at the blue, BLUE sky above the snow-covered mountains and forget about the world of human folly for a while.
Watch the Deer. They are frequent visitors to the streets and yards of Red River. They are especially fond of the river. They are gorgeous creatures, graceful and beautiful as only nature can be. Just watch. Don't bother them.