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Red River

River · Questa, New Mexico

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 56 ft³/s over 48 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08266820, as of Aug 21, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 56 ft³/s over 48 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
26 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.33 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 56 ft³/s over 48 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New Mexico yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RIVER BELOW FISH HATCHERY, NEAR QUESTA, NM (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Red River

H: 80° L: 51°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
78°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
20%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
10.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
55°
3 AM
Cloudy
53°
6 AM
Overcast
52°
9 AM
Cloudy
68°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
3 PM
Overcast
76°
6 PM
Moderate rain
56°
9 PM
Overcast
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red River?
Red River is a river in Questa, New Mexico.
Can you swim at Red River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Red River rated?
Red River in Questa, New Mexico has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 10 reviews.
What amenities does Red River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Red River include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Questa, NM 87556

Questa, New Mexico 87556

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