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Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Breck Lindsey 03/19/2021

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – March 19, 2021 – Ruidoso Downs Race Track kicks off its summer racing season over Memorial Day Weekend when live racing begins on Friday, May 28. The 2021 season spans 15 weeks for a total of 47 days…

NM State Parks Again Welcoming Visitors

Breck Lindsey 03/09/2021

Pictured above: Bottomless Lakes State Park from the New Mexico State Parks website After a long year of back and forth, New Mexico state parks are again open to visitors, leaving outdoor enthusiasts sighing in relief. Camping is by reservation only and…

50 Years of the Ruidoso Art Festival

Breck Lindsey 02/11/2021

Escape to the mountains for a getaway filled with art and inspiration this summer. *Scheduled for July 30 – August 1, the 2021 Ruidoso Art Festival will be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Every year the event draws more than 5,000…

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,…

Ruidoso Events

May 1
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Watch the 147th running of the 2021 Kentucky Derby in the All American Turf Club…
May 20
CANCELED • Aspen Cash Motorcycle Rally Come join us for our 25th Annual Aspen Cash Motorcycle Rally Ruidoso Convention Center! You'll…
May 28
Memorial Day Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Memorial Day weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track features the top two-and-three-year-old quarter horses in…
May 28
Opening Day at Ruidoso Downs Ruidoso Downs Race Track kicks off its summer racing season over Memorial Day Weekend when…
May 28
Live Horse Racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Come in person or watch online. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day through…