Red River, NM GIS Map
Red River is a city in Taos County, New Mexico, with a population of about 477. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Taos County
- Population
- 477
- Elevation
- 8,644 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.7067, -105.4072
- ZIP code
- 87558
- Land area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Red River, NM
Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, US in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The population was 542 at the 2020 census. Red River is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and is 36 miles (58 km) from Taos.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Red River
- Taos, NM23 mi
- Angel Fire, NM23 mi
- Raton, NM55 mi
- Alamosa, CO59 mi
- Trinidad, CO59 mi
- Española, NM61 mi
- Los Alamos, NM76 mi
- Santa Fe, NM76 mi
Other Cities in Taos County
GIS Data for Red River, NM
The Red River map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Red River without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Red River Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
450
Households
307
Median household income
$22,384
Median age
44.1 years
Median home value
$427,500
Median gross rent
$933/mo
Owner-occupied homes
40.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Below poverty level
8.9%
Land area
1 sq mi
Population density
443 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Red River
Red River Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
477
April 2020 (estimates base)
542
July 2024 estimate
537
Change 2010-2020
+13.6%
Change 2020-2024
-0.9%
Photos of Red River
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Red River. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of Red River
General soil map unit at the city center: Typic Paleboralfs-Typic Cryoboralfs-Rock outcrop
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 17.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 28%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Typic Cryoboralfs45%
Alfisols · Typic Haplocryalfs
- Typic Paleboralfs25%
Alfisols · Typic Paleudalfs
- Typic Cryoboralfs20%
Alfisols · Typic Haplocryalfs
- Rock outcrop10%
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Red River
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Red River, Nm weather station, elevation 8,667 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 75°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 7°F
Annual precipitation
22.0 in
Annual snowfall
156.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 35 | 37 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 72 | 75 | 72 | 68 | 56 | 44 | 35 |
| Avg low °F | 7 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 40 | 34 | 25 | 16 | 8 |
| Precip. in | 1.05 | 1.46 | 1.85 | 1.99 | 1.79 | 1.11 | 3.14 | 3.01 | 2.03 | 1.78 | 1.59 | 1.22 |
| Snow in | 19.1 | 26.1 | 31.4 | 26.7 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.7 | 19.0 | 18.5 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Red River
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Taos County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 74.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- TornadoVery Low
- HailVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Red River FAQ
What county is Red River in?
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Red River, New Mexico is located in Taos County.
What is the population of Red River?
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Red River has a population of about 477, making it the number 34 of the 34 New Mexico cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Red River?
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The elevation of Red River is approximately 8,644 feet (2,635 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Red River?
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The ZIP code for Red River is 87558.
What time zone is Red River in?
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Red River is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Red River from Santa Fe?
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Red River is about 76 miles from Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, in a straight line.
How far is Red River from Albuquerque?
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Red River is about 132 miles from Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Red River?
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Cities near Red River include Taos, NM (23 miles); Angel Fire, NM (23 miles); Raton, NM (55 miles); Alamosa, CO (59 miles); Trinidad, CO (59 miles).
Local notes for Red River, NM
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