Day Trips Archives - Visit Ruidoso

Prepare for a Winter Vacation in Ruidoso

Breck Lindsey 01/14/2021

Ruidoso has an excellent lineup of winter activities for everyone to enjoy. Since it plays host to a variety of winter temps, ranging from mild and sunny to cold and snowy, it’s important to plan ahead. The weather can vary between town…

Ruidoso Included as One of New Mexico’s Best Places to Visit

Breck Lindsey 01/04/2021

We know Ruidoso has a lot of wonderful restaurants, shops, and activities to offer guests year round, but it’s always great to be recognized for it! In December, Thrillist, a website dedicated to the best food, drink, travel, and entertainment news, posted…

Ski Apache Opening Delayed

Breck Lindsey 11/20/2020

COVID-19 preparations have delayed the opening of Ski Apache, a winter favorite for visitors and locals alike located in the Sierra Blanca near Ruidoso. Typically scheduled to open on Thanksgiving, this year the ski basin is preparing to open on December 17,…

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…

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…

Land of Heart’s Desire

Taelor Martinez 06/15/2018

It’s beatiful how simple things bring people together, and slow . . . down . . . time. Already known for its spectacular gardens, the Hondo Iris Farm has added a new attraction for young and old alike. Bridges lead over water,…

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 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…