As early as 1905, Red River City began gaining notoriety as a pristine fish hatchery and paradise for anglers, boasting some of the finest trout fishing in the nation. Combined with the cool mountain weather, people began to regard the high country of Northern New Mexico as a place to relax and escape the Read More…
In May of 2016, a retired steel worker from Albuquerque named Michael Yazzie was in Red River to spend a warm spring day doing something that he loved doing: fishing. Michael was particularly fond of the river because the spring runoff was steady but not too swift, and the water was fairly clear, not Read More…
It was fishing – and cool summer weather – that transformed Red River City from an abandoned mining camp into a destination for eager anglers and refugees from the heat of desert and plains. The chilly waters of babbling mountain streams and high country lakes are still today as inviting for sportsman and diners. If Read More…