Red River Off-Road Coalition

08/15/2026

The board of the Red River Offroad Coalition voted to temporarily suspend membership fees for the 2026 & 2027 fiscal years. Since the RROC and Red River were awarded such a large grant for that time period, it seemed only right to utilize those funds instead of asking for dues. Donations are always welcomed and we have received a generous donation from Bruce A McShan that we will soon share more details. Bruce is an original member and supporter of the RROC.

For all of those who have called, written or stopped in, we thank you genuinely from the bottom of our hearts for caring about the forest, the forest roads and the good of Red River. If at any time you have had a membership, it is still valid through the end of 2027.

For anyone wanting to join the RROC, now is a great time to do so! Please send any interest to: [email protected] rather than messaging here.

07/15/2026

Respect one another and the forest. We remain in Stage 2 fire restrictions-no smoking, no fires and no driving off the established roads and trails.

Share this with the riders who want to keep trails open.

Trail etiquette is simple. Stay on the trail, yield when you should, keep the noise down, pack out what you brought in, and be friendly to the people sharing the same land. The way we ride today decides what stays open tomorrow.

What trail rule do you wish more riders followed?

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Independence Day!! Please be safe when you observe the holiday this weekend and share the trail respectfully of others. We are still in Stage 2 fire restrictions, so going too fast and forcing others off the trail is doubly reckless right now.

Our trails are a shared resource and we should work together to minimize our impact.

Staying on designated routes, avoiding unnecessary trail damage, and practicing responsible off-roading helps prevent erosion, protects wildlife habitat, protects access for future recreation, and reduces costly maintenance. Small choices behind the wheel can make a big difference in keeping trails open and enjoyable for everyone.

✅ Stay on designated routes and respect signs/barriers
✅ Go over obstacles, not around them, to prevent trail widening
✅ Cross streams only at designated crossings
✅ Avoid mud when possible and minimize wheel spin to prevent rutting
✅ Travel straight up or down hills and maintain safe spacing between vehicles
✅ Turn around only in safe, stable areas
✅ Tread Lightly! and help keep trails open for everyone

Find more responsible recreation tips at https://treadlightly.org/tips/4x4/

06/29/2026

Tomorrow the Carson National Forest will enter Stage Two restrictions. How will this affect utilizing the forest roads around Red River? Please read the entire list attached below. But the high points that will impact visitors the most will include making sure that all OHVs have functioning spark arrestors, no smoking, no fireworks, no campfires of any kind, and no driving off the forest roads or trails, except for up to ten feet off the road or trail if there is no grass or vegetation. This last rule is always the case, so it should be common knowledge. However, backcountry enthusiasts may find that this will be enforced more.
Please respect the forest always and make sure generations to come will enjoy what we can today.

06/15/2026

The forest road systems to Greenie Peak and Midnight Meadows reopen today after the annual closure. Please be advised that the RROC is still completing its work on some of the roadways, waterbars and culverts. You may experience delays in some areas.
Also, we have received significant rainfall at the top. Go slowly through waterlogged areas and do not go around them as to create wider roadways. This destroys protected grasslands.

05/15/2026

Last year the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation awarded the Town of Red River $99,999 to support and repair outdoor trail infrastructure that will support access to recreation as well as protect vital watershed in the Carson National Forest. The Red River Offroad Coalition in cooperation with the Questa office of the U.S. Forest Service - Carson National Forest will complete the work, focusing primarily on the forest roads in the Greenie Peak area. The Carson National Forest is identified as one of the top 5 watersheds in the nation. Balancing the access to outdoor recreation while protecting a precious resource is the goal of the RROC.
The RROC is very proud to do this important work for our area that wholly relies on outdoor recreation tourism as a resource for the local economy, small businesses and jobs. Work began in April 2026 and should complete by the fall of 2027. We thank all of the Federal & State departments that make this collaboration possible.

Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant recipients will work to improve trails and outdoor access across New Mexico.

05/02/2026

Hey y'all, just the annual reminder that the majority of the forest road system of Greenie Peak and Midnight Meadows will be closed til June 15th for elk calving season. The good news is that Sawmill Road, Cabresto Lake are still open and the other forest roads we all love around Red River open back up today! Goose Lake is still snowed in at the top, so no one on regular wheels has made it there yet. Another reminder that it's illegal to drive off the forest roads, so going around puddles in the road or through meadows is a bad choice.
The RROC has a big announcement coming, so follow us for updates.

04/01/2026

A current view from the Greenie Peak trail system. The forest roads there are open for wheeled use thanks to an early opening by the USFS. These specific roads will close again from May 1 - June 15 for elk calving. Midnight Meadows remains closed.
Please note that driving wheeled vehicles through any meadows, grasslands or protected areas, even if covered in snow, in the Carson National Forest Is prohibited.
Goose Lake Road, Pioneer Creek Road and the Old Red River Pass have annual posted closures until May 1.
Valle Vidal roads have seasonal closures, as well. Please consult https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/carson/alerts/valle-vidal-annual-closures
for specific closures.