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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…

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…

Ruidoso Events

Nov 22
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. Hours: Wed: 4-8 Thurs: 4-8…
Nov 22
The Wizards of Winter at Spencer Theater Featuring former members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Just in time for the holidays THE WIZARDS…
Nov 28
Christmas In The Park Please come out and kick off the Christmas Season while viewing the beautiful Christmas lights…
Nov 30
Ruidoso Thanksgiving Turkey Trot After Turkey – Turkey Trot 5K – Run / Walk the Links Saturday, November 30,…
Nov 30
Paquita La Del Barrio at Inn of the Mountain Gods Francisca Viveros Barradas, known as Paquita la del Barrio, is an acclaimed Mexican ranchera singer,…