You’ll Want To Visit The Snowiest Town In New Mexico This Season
The snowiest place in New Mexico is the mountain town of Red River. According to weather.com, over the past 30 years, the town has averaged a total annual snowfall of 151.1 inches. That translates into 12.59 feet of snow. Having a tough time picturing that much powder? Imagine Mohammed Ali standing on top of Babe Ruth’s head and you’re almost there!
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Red River is stunning year round but in cold months, it transforms into a winter wonderland. The town is located in the Southern Rockies, 36 miles northeast of Taos.
At the Enchanted Forest Ski Area (Red River has no shortage of skiing locales), you can ski along a three-kilometer-long loop that is lit by luminarias.
Think of it like waterskiing on snow only, instead of being pulled by a boat, people are towed behind a horse or ATV. Now that’s an entertaining sport to watch. Both events take place between January 13th and 15th, 2017.
