Red River celebrates 2024 Mardi Gras in the Mountains

RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – The streets of Red River were full of people for their annual “Mardi Gras in the Mountains” event.

The six-day event has been going on for over 30 years and is one the biggest festivals in northern New Mexico.

Every year, officials pick a theme, and this year it is “Bubbles and Bowties.”


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Officials said there are different contests for people to enjoy, and their biggest one is the drink-making one.

The event started on Thursday and will go until Tuesday.

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