Day Trips Archives - Page 3 of 3

Oasis in the Desert: Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Taelor Martinez 03/01/2016

Oasis in the Desert Head out and enjoy a day trip to an oasis in the desert at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. The more than 40 different species of native wildlife at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens…

Historic Landmark Tinnie Silver Dollar Up for Auction

Taelor Martinez 01/14/2016

Historic Landmark Tinnie Silver Dollar Up for Auction If you’ve driven the 75-mile stretch between Ruidoso and Roswell, New Mexico, then you’ve probably noticed a unique property, a historic landmark situated on the south side of the highway as you pass through…

Spelunking Veteran Reviews Carlsbad Caverns

Taelor Martinez 06/04/2015

Getting to Carlsbad Caverns The Ruidoso, NM area is in a prime location to explore all of southern New Mexico. One of the highlights of any tourist vacation should be a day trip, 120 miles away to the beautiful Carlsbad Caverns. If…

Taking a Spin Around Lincoln County

Taelor Martinez 04/22/2015

NOTE: Portions of this story previously appeared in the Ruidoso Free Press. Hondo Valley Irises Day trips around Lincoln County can be among the most rewarding and enjoyable ways to spend about eight hours of daylight in the world. Case in point,…

Historic Lincoln State Monument

Taelor Martinez 05/21/2013

The Historic Lincoln State Monument is a must-see for all who visit the Ruidoso area. It’s a National Historic Landmark, which preserves 16 historic adobe and stone buildings. As visitors stroll in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Sheriff Pat Garrett, cattle…

Ruidoso Events

Jun 25
Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Race Track in southern New Mexico, where Hispanic culture…
Jun 25
Live Horse Racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Come in person or watch online. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day through…
Jul 2
Art Loop Studio Tour Lincoln County's Premiere Artist's Studio Tour for Twenty Five Years! Art Loop began as a…
Jul 2
4th of July Weekend at the Races First Lady Stakes and Mountain Top TB Futurity on Friday and Saturday plus Brigand Stakes…
Jul 2
Dinner and a Movie at Spencer Theater Check out a classic movie in the historic Spencer Theater! There will also be live…