Getting Here

From Albuquerque

~3.5 hours • 170 miles

1. Take I-25 North to Santa Fe
2. Continue on I-25 North to Exit 282 (NM-68 / Taos)
3. Follow NM-68 North through the Rio Grande Gorge to Taos
4. In Taos, take US-64 East toward Eagle Nest
5. Turn left on NM-38 to Red River (12 miles)

From Dallas / DFW

~9 hours • 630 miles

1. Take US-287 North through Amarillo, TX
2. Continue on I-25 South to Raton, NM
3. Take US-64 West from Cimarron to Eagle Nest
4. Turn right on NM-38 to Red River (12 miles)

Alternatively, take I-40 West to Santa Rosa, then US-84 North to I-25 North to Taos.

From Denver

~5.5 hours • 330 miles

1. Take I-25 South through Colorado
2. Pass through Raton, NM and continue to Cimarron
3. Take US-64 West to Eagle Nest
4. Turn right on NM-38 to Red River

From Houston

~13 hours • 900 miles

1. Take I-45 North to Dallas
2. Follow the Dallas route above via US-287 North

Consider splitting the drive with an overnight stop in Amarillo, TX.

From Santa Fe

~2.5 hours • 110 miles

1. Take US-285 North / NM-68 North to Taos
2. In Taos, take US-64 East to Eagle Nest
3. Turn left on NM-38 to Red River

From Oklahoma City

~8 hours • 560 miles

1. Take I-40 West to Amarillo
2. Take US-287 South to I-25 South to Raton
3. Take US-64 West to Eagle Nest
4. Turn right on NM-38 to Red River

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

~3.5 hours drive • Best selection of flights

The largest airport in New Mexico with daily flights from all major carriers and cities nationwide. Most visitors fly here for the best airfare options.

Rental cars available from all major agencies at the airport.

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Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)

~2.5 hours drive • Direct from DFW, LAX, Denver

Smaller airport with American Airlines and United service. Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Denver, and Phoenix. Closer to Red River than ABQ.

Rental cars available at the terminal.

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Taos Regional Airport (TSM)

~1 hour drive • Seasonal service

The closest airport to Red River. Seasonal commercial flights during ski season (typically via Taos Air from Austin, Dallas, and LA). Check availability for your travel dates.

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Denver International Airport (DEN)

~6 hours drive • Major hub

A good option for travelers from the East Coast or Midwest with connecting flights. Combine with a scenic road trip through southern Colorado and over the mountain passes into New Mexico.