LOCATION 

Red Star is our house in the Antelope Valley, New Mexico, approximately 5 miles from Interstate I-25 and 6.6 miles NW of Springer.

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Nearest Locations
Climate
Area Attractions/Outdoor Activities
Major Services/Cities
Schools

Nearest Locations:

Mileage Chart

Our house is located approximately 6.6 miles NW of Springer. 
It is located just 5 miles from Interstate-25 and Russell's Truck & Travel Center, which includes the following services:

•     24-hour Restaurant

•     24-hour Convenient Store & Gasoline

•    Gift Shop and Antique Car Display

•     Lounge, Treadmill, Arcade

•    Car Wash, Oil/Lube Change & Tire Shop (store hours vary)

Springer, a small town of roughly 1,000, is located 6.6 miles from our house. Springer is the closest town with the follwing stores and services:

Springer Lake (fishing and camping) is located 1.6 miles driving distance to the house. The property south of the house stretches on to the lake.

Raton, the county seat and largest town in Colfax County, is located 35 miles away, and offers additional services:

• Radio Station, Newspapers

• Larger Hospital

• Larger Grocery Stores

• Larger Schools

• K-Mart

• Amtrak Train Station

If you would like more information on Raton and the surrounding area, please visit www.raton.com

Climate

The climate is mild with 150 days of growing season. Rain falls July through August, providing excellent moisture for grain and bean crops. The high altitude (6,000 ft) and regular crop rotation keeps insects and weeds at a minimum.

Summer temperatures range from the 70s and 80s in the day / 40s and 50s in the evenings.
Winter temperatures range from 40s and 50s in the day / 30s and 20s in the evenings.

Area Attractions/Outdoor Activities

The area attractions and outdoor activities are the largest attractions to Northeastern New Mexico. Our house is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. You will find many things to do and see, all within a very short distance.

Major Outdoor Activities

Cimarron, Red River, Angel Fire, and Taos are the most popular destinations. They offer many activities, including

• Rock/Mountain Climbing

• River Rafting

• Hiking Trails

• Skiing/Snowboarding

SNOW SPORTS

Skiing is a popular event in Northeastern New Mexico, and our house is located at a perfect distance. Snowboarding, ice skating, snowmobile tours, and other snow sports are available as well. 

Fishing & Camping

Fishing and Camping is available all over the area. Maxwell, Springer, Raton, and especially the Cimarron and Taos Canyons are home to popular fishing and camping spots.

Other fishing resorts are located 30 minutes to an hour an a half away: Clayton Lake, Cimarron Canyon, and Lake Maloya & Sugarite State Park in Raton.

Major Services & Cities

The two largest cities from Springer are Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. They are both about equal distance from Springer, and about a 3-hour drive on Interstate I-25. Both offer major shopping malls and airports. Albuquerque is a larger international Airport and offers more travel connections. Denver, Colorado, is also a major, International Airport, and is located over 4 hours north.

Pueblo, Colorado, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, are also two larger cities. They are both located equal distance from Springer, about 2 hours on the Interstate. Both offer minor shopping malls, services, and colleges. Santa Fe is home to a ski resort in the Sandia Mountains.

Schools & Education

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