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2019 Holiday Happenings in Ruidoso!

Taelor Martinez 11/16/2018

A compilation of everything that is happening in Ruidoso this holiday season! Hope y’all have your shopping list ready and calendar in hand…because it’s that time of year! Time to dig the Christmas tree out of the basement…or load up the family…

Ruidoso Named Most Underrated Town in New Mexico

Taelor Martinez 08/28/2018

There are many gems across the United States that may not be well-known, but are favorited by travelers that are fortunate enough to have discovered them. We are proud to be amongst a list of such towns in an article posted by…

PRESS RELEASE: Post Positions Drawn for All American Futurity and Derby

Taelor Martinez 08/27/2018

RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (August 27, 2018) — Rainbow Futurity winner Mm Fourinthemorning will start from the 10th post position in the Grade 1, $3,000,000 All American Futurity and Grade 1, $759,197 Ruidoso Derby winner Jess Move You drew the fifth post…

Wild Game Bistro & Market is Open in High Rolls, NM

Taelor Martinez 07/13/2018

In the mid-1800’s, members of the Niffenegger family came to America from Switzerland. Today, their progeny resides in a corner of the Sacramentos called High Rolls, NM, just below Cloudcroft on Hwy 82. Who are the Niffenegger’s? Bill and Beverly Niffenegger are…

Yarnbomb Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 06/21/2018

Sheyna Carrizal moved to Ruidoso from Austin, TX. “I picked up crocheting, and I love it.” She noticed yarnbombing in Austin and other major cities, and thought Ruidoso would be a really cool place to bring it to. “Especially in Midtown, it…

Triple Crown Winner Mike Smith Celebration at Ruidoso Downs on July 8

Taelor Martinez 06/17/2018

PRESS RELEASE – RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (June 17, 2018) — Triple Crown winning jockey and New Mexico native Mike Smith will make a celebratory appearance at Ruidoso Downs on July 8. “Mike is a global celebrity now and we are honored…

Red Hot Ruidoso 4th of July

Taelor Martinez 06/05/2018

Come on up to the cool mountains for our Red Hot Fourth Of July celebrations! Plan on taking a week off of work because there’s a lot happening! Starting off with the most popular event: The Star Spangled Celebration When: July 4th,…

A Tall Order: Noisy Water Winery

Taelor Martinez 05/21/2018

Bright, plain-spoken Jasper Riddle is not only a successful entrepreneur, He’s a community minded winemaker. Ruidoso, NM is his hometown. And although he couldn’t wait to leave after high school, at 31 years he enjoys a hand in glove relationship with the…

Ruidoso Birding and Our Tiniest Residents

Taelor Martinez 05/17/2018

So Many Reasons to Visit Ruidoso. It’s a Bird’s World. This is not another one of the typical “10 Reasons to Visit” articles. This article is about those creatures of the sky that grace our presence in wind, rain, yes… even in…

Ruidoso on a Budget

Taelor Martinez 04/27/2018

Visiting Ruidoso can be fun and relaxing, especially if you stay within your budget! From summer horse racing to winter skiing, there are many other year around activities for all ages. Think of Ruidoso as four zones: Gateway, Midtown, Upper Canyon, and…

Ruidoso Events

Nov 21
Laugh Out Loud Live Stand-Up Comedy Series Club 49, inside the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, is hosting a…
Nov 22
Grindstone Stables Opening Day Join us for a horse-drawn sleigh ride through historic Upper Canyon! With jingle bells ringing…
Nov 22
Ruidoso Winter Park Opening Day Ruidoso Winter Park Opening Day! Join Ruidoso Winter Park for an awesome day of family…
Nov 22
Karaoke at Club 49 Come out and join us at Club 49, located within Inn of The Mountain Gods,…
Nov 24
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. They have 4 beers on…