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Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Taelor Martinez 03/10/2020

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – March 10, 2020 –Ruidoso Downs Race Track kicks off its summer racing season over Memorial Day Weekend when live racing begins on Friday, May 22. The 2020 season covers 16 weeks of Friday through Sunday afternoon racing, plus Memorial…

A History of Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 03/03/2020

White Mountain, or Sierra Blanca, is a long time landmark for travelers. As southern New Mexico’s highest peak, it soars almost 12,000 feet. The headwaters of the Rio Ruidoso, Rio Tularosa, and Rio Bonito all spring from its heights. The Apache consider…

Ruidoso Brings a Wibit Floating Water Park to Grindstone

Taelor Martinez 06/18/2019

Photo credit: @jazmen91 on Instagram It is becoming no secret that Grindstone Lake is one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in Ruidoso. From fishing and swimming to hiking, biking and paddle boarding… and now, a Wibit open water park! Such…

Mother’s Day Ideas

Taelor Martinez 05/01/2019

Celebrate your mom or another mom you think is great this year! Here’s a list of some fun ideas to help you plan a Mother’s Day to remember. Mother’s Day at the Barn When: May 12thWhere: Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water WineryBrunch,…

PRESS RELEASE: Extensive Improvements Ready for Ruidoso Downs’ May 10 Opening

Taelor Martinez 04/25/2019

RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (April 25, 2019) — The extensive upgrades and renovations at Ruidoso Downs begin when people first see the new Ruidoso Downs’ street sign and continue to the All American Turf Club and the Billy The Kid Casino. All…

Small Business Saturday in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 11/24/2018

We love to support our local business owners in Ruidoso and what better day to spotlight a few than on Small Business Saturday? Small Busiess Saturday was created by credit card giant American Express in 2010 to shine light on the small…

2018 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…

Ruidoso Events

Mar 28
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. LHB now has a taproom…
Apr 11
Tribute to Merle Haggard- Ben and Noel Haggard- at Spencer Theater Country music talent runs deep in the Haggard bloodline. The sons of Merle Haggard, Ben…
Apr 11
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano & Shaila Dúrcal at the Inn Don’t miss the two-time Grammy award-winning band Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano and Spanish…
Apr 25
Felix y Los Gatos at Lost Hiker Brewing Company Trio de Gato returns to Lost Hiker Brewing Company & Taproom in Ruidoso Saturday, April…
Apr 25
The Brothers Four at Spencer Theater Since the early 1960s, The Brothers Four have performed with their smooth, lush harmonies, singing…