Cuchara Vacation Rentals has beautiful cabins and homes to rent in the picturesque Cuchara Valley…read more We've been in several of their properties and they are always well-appointed and clean. The rental process is easy and efficient.

I'm finally home today after driving back to Texas, and I sure wish I wasn't! We enjoyed Aspen Leaf…read more6 and your hospitality! I was afraid mom and I wouldn't be able to make it this year because of my work schedule, but you were so flexible and helped us make it happen. Thank you so much, and I can't wait until we get to come again!

Three of us drove an hour and a half to eat at Alys' restaurant. It was well worth it! The…read morebeautiful scenery and cute Little town of La Veta were a pleasurable precursor to the great meal and experience at Alys'. Our server was excellent. We had Prosecco and wine, and each of us had a different meal. All were delicious. Alys and the other employees came to talk with us throughout the evening and were very pleasant. We will definitely go there again!

One more great meal here. Sat outside which was nice even in the wind. Started with margaritas…read more Service excellent. The wife got the 22oz bone in NY strip. We have leftovers for the next week. She loved it. I got chicken picatta. Very good. Caramel fudge sundae for dessert. See you next year.

A place where the beer flows like wine where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of…read moreCapistrano. A little place called Aspen.

We've been traveling through Colorado for 8 days and this was one of the best meals we've had! No…read morefrills, come as you are restaurant in downtown Alamosa. My husband had the shrimp and burnt ends which was amazing! I had the beef chimichanga which a was equally as good! Highly recommend! Our server - Sandy- was so personable and fun!

went to get a drink at happy hour. we had dinner reserves elsewhere. Margaritas were not on the…read moreHH menu but tried anyway. Not good. A mix that extra limes could not save. The menu looked great. We will be back to try food. Service excellent, very nice people. Really tall barstools. RIP Dolly.

My brother led us on an impromptu adventure while we were just looking around the afternoon of…read moreAugust 1, 2026 in Red River, NM. He and his fiancé asked if my mom and I would take my future niece along for a ride on the Scenic Summer Chairlift. My niece was free since she's only 5-years-old. My adult ticket was $25. It was a long steady ride, but some rain clouds did dump a cold shower on us at the very top. The lift just kept moving along. Lol. Parking was a bit sparce in that area, but there was plenty of spots in the Red River Ski & Summer Area lot. It's a nice, clean area. Many folks were hiking below us. Some were in ATVs. Of course there's lots of shopping and a few restaurants in the area. Red River and other fishing opportunities were nearby. I would be interested to ski here when/if the snow arrives.

Had the absolute best time despite the terrible spring break snow conditions. The free kids…read moretorchlight night ski was so fun for my 7 year old. Even provided free hot dogs and chips for the family. Super friendly staff! The 7 year old ski school experience was much more impressive than the Buckaroo half day for my 4 year old. Wouldn't recommend that one. 7-12 ski school was amazing. I would recommend skiing here and I'm happy they made it work for the spring breakers despite bad snow conditions.

Red River Brewing Company & Distillery is a large restaurant in Red River, NM. They accommodated…read moreour party of 11 just fine on August 1, 2026. It was about a 15 minute wait to get a table on a very busy Saturday afternoon. I am bumping up my review since it was a dog-friendly restaurant. Our server, Arthur, graciously brought me more water for my dog and offered me a bowl even though I already had both. For starters I had a Whiskey Smash ($14.75). I enjoyed it. I sampled a taste from my brother's beer flight ($18). My mom's Desperado Mexi Lager also. They were mostly enjoyable. Red apple cider was probably something I would have on the front porch. For lunch I had the BBQ brisket sandwich ($12.50) with fries, pickles, and onions. They did not skimp on the meat. There was BBQ at the table which I added because the brisket was a bit flavorless. I chuckled when our server brought the mac and cheese out to my ultra picky nieces. He stated to my sister-in-law that it was in fact the Kraft-style mac, but it wasn't. I mean maybe he should learn what that means first of all. But second... Can you believe those kids are so picky that they didn't eat a single bite? Eight dollars per bowl with a side. Wow. My kids would starve the rest of the afternoon if their food smelled and tasted half way decent. Lol. I can almost hear the mutterings at my parenting style. Hey at least I drank my overpriced whiskey cocktail. Because our party was so large, automatic gratuity of 18% was added to our ticket. The women's restroom was small and mostly clean, but awkward entering and exiting with other women and girls crammed inside. I did not like how tables in our area were left untouched long after other patrons left. If I had my choice, I would probably opt for an alternative place next time. I was not that impressed by the staff's overall indifference to all the patrons. RATING BREAKDOWN (3 stars overall, bumped up because they were dog-friendly!) Food: 4 | Service: 3 | Ambiance: 3 | Price: 3

Stopped in for lunch while we were staying in nearby Eagle Nest. I'll start with the positives, the…read morebrisket and burgers were good. Cooked well and came up very quickly. The fries were crispy and I really liked the "spicy" barbecue sauce. The service left a lot to be desired. When our food came out, something was missing from every plate. The runner seemed confused and lost when we asked about our remaining sides. The waiter had to ask someone if they had to-go cups for my 8 year old and the runners had to ask about barbecue sauce for our brisket . I really wanted to like this place, my husband and I have enjoyed their spirits at various restaurants in Taos, but we were very underwhelmed and felt it was very overpriced especially for lacking service.

Don't let the name fool you. This place feels more like a rural motel than anything else. My room…read moreappeared to have been recently remodeled, but the work was clearly rushed with poor craftsmanship everywhere. It's an odd mix of new and worn, with a muggy atmosphere and questionable beds. I even found insects on the bed, and the window was difficult to open. To make matters worse, the balcony is open, meaning anyone, including an unruly child, could easily access your window. The only positives are the location, the view and the friendliness of the staff. Unfortunately, that's not enough to justify a higher rating,I wouldn't give it more than one star. Breakfast is advertised, however, gas station breakfast seems to be superior. Overall, this place has a great potential, but why anyone should invest in making this place better? Their rooms are overpriced and the return is only the near location to the National Park. A hotel in Alamorosa is 30 min away, and perhaps a better choice.

3-3.5 We stayed at the Geodesic Dome, and overall it was a…read morefun and unique experience. As the website mentioned, it features a queen bed, small heater, a power outlet, and a light. However, both the heater and the light were already plugged in, so in practice, there wasn't really a free outlet available--unless I missed something! One interesting thing to note about the dome is the "window" situation. The curtains only cover about four out of the six panels, meaning there are gaps around the edges where people can see in. We ended up using towels and pillows for privacy. The shared bathrooms were exactly as described and totally functional! Not a big deal, but a couple more hooks or maybe a small shelf would make a nice difference. while I don't have a photo, I have to mention the adorable resident cat named Peppermint, who patiently waited outside the bathroom for some pets. So cute!

An absolutely beautiful place to stay! A little out of the way, but we'll worth the 15 minute drive…read moreup the mountain to get a taste of what Colorado is all about. Welcoming hostess and friendly fellow campers made out brief stay a blessing. Defiantly adding to our places to return to.

The staff is amazing, lots of fun we go there with our family they love to go fishing and then to…read morethe rec room and then back in time for a nice barbecue dinner and then our favorite smores over a open barbecue pit Great fun for our family enjoy going back every year

Stayed at standing bear lodge. Called reservations unlimited on 1st full day to make aware hot tub…read morewas not working. After home a week they charged our card $500 to clean hot tub. I would not stay at this lodge.

Reservations unlimited is very kind and professional. They did a great job!…read more We rented the casa Nueva town home #4. The condo was cute and decorated very nice. The only complaint about this particular condo is the beds are very very Uncomfortable. They were like sleeping on a hard floor. Our backs were hurting after the first night. Over all we loved vacationing in Red River. We will be back, but will try to find a different cabin with better beds.

This weekend we decided to venture in to the Culebra Range of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the…read moreSan Isabel National Forest to enjoy the wildflowers and try our hand at fishing. The headwaters of the rainbow trout-stocked Purgatoire River run through Purgatoire Campground and we were lucky enough to pitch our tents just a few paces from it this weekend; the crashing and tumbling water providing a surprisingly perfect "white noise" each night for slumber. The area surrounding the river is absolutely stunning with wildflowers and dense aspen and conifer growth everywhere. And, as is usually the case, it isn't until after we experience a place such as this that I become curious about its history. This weekend was no exception. Just 30 minutes of research this morning revealed an intriguing irony: the attraction and abundant life that characterizes the Purgatoire River is shrouded in historical mystery, hardship, and death: "It was once thought that Spanish explorers, namely a party led by Francisco Leyva de Bonilla in 1593, were the first to visit the Purgatoire River in the sixteenth century. An attack by Native Americans killed all but one of the Bonilla party at some point after it left New Mexico and reached the Great Plains. The attack was initially thought to have occurred on the Purgatoire; the river was so named because of the unblessed Catholic souls that were allegedly sent to el purgatorio--purgatory--along its banks. The name stuck (its current version is French), but the river may be named for the souls of men who never reached it--the location of the Bonilla expedition's demise remains uncertain." (Ref: https://coloradoencyclopedia.org/article/las-animas-county) At any rate, it is well worth the 2-1/2 hour drive from Colorado Springs to visit this alluring area and imagine what it was like before paved roads, iPhones, and grocery stores. To get there: Purgatoire Campground GPS coordinates are: (Latitude, Longitude): 37.2525, -105.10917 37°15'9"N, 105°6'33"W From La Veta, Colorado, take State Route 12 south for 25.3 miles to Purgatoire campground sign. Turn right onto gravel Route 34. Go 0.2 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and drive 4 miles on rough gravel road to campground. The campground is very clean and monitored by camp hosts, Helga and Larry. I recommend Site 4, in particular, because it sits on the river and is sandwiched in between just one other campsite to the right and open space and the 5-mile North Fork Trail trailhead to the left.