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Billy the Kid Casino Reopening March 22nd

Breck Lindsey 03/12/2021

Let the games begin! Billy the Kid Casino at Ruidoso Downs is officially reopening their doors to the public this month on Monday, March 22nd. After a year of being closed due to state mandates and the pandemic, the casino will again…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Romance in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 03/23/2018

This travel writer honeymooned in Ruidoso, recently, and has the scoop on where to shop, snack, snuggle and snooze. Ruidoso is a popular destination for couples who want to escape the day to day drudgery and unwind in the mountains. The cool…

Second Annual Vines in the Pines: More Than Just Wine

Taelor Martinez 03/12/2018

Vines in the Pines is More than just wine… it’s arts, crafts, food and shopping! The second annual Vines in the Pines Wine and Art Festival was host to a dozen or so wineries from across this great state. The festival is…

On Tap: Lost Hiker Brewing Co.

Taelor Martinez 03/02/2018

Lost Hiker Brewing Company is part of collaborative microbrewery movement. “High tides rides all ships,” Dan Carey quotes a friend. “There’s no use in working against each other. We’re hoping to develop a scene here.” What’s in a name? Jennifer and Dan…

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…