History

Drive the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway

Breck Lindsey 08/29/2022

Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway is a stretch of highway that connects some of the area’s most phenomenal art galleries, historic sites, museums, and scenery. The trail pays tribute to its namesake, famous Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid, and other…

First-Timers Guide to Ruidoso: Explore the Village

Breck Lindsey 08/22/2022

You’ve booked your Ruidoso vacation, you’re excited to escape to cooler temps, and you’re ready to visit our village for the first time, but you have no idea where anything is! Consider this our first-timers’ guide to visiting Ruidoso, with everything you…

The Essential Guide to Ruidoso in August

Breck Lindsey 08/06/2021

Although the summer is moving towards a close, things aren’t slowing down in Ruidoso in August! There are tons of fun, adventurous, and inspiring things to do around the area this month. Whether you’re a history buff, an art aficionado, or an…

A History of Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 03/03/2020

White Mountain, or Sierra Blanca, is a long time landmark for travelers. As southern New Mexico’s highest peak, it soars almost 12,000 feet. The headwaters of the Rio Ruidoso, Rio Tularosa, and Rio Bonito all spring from its heights. The Apache consider…

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…

Blazing a Trail: Nonprofit Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 04/20/2018

A village of caring, compassionate and concerned citizens. Ruidoso is a popular destination for weekend road trips, family vacations, events, conferences and so much more. This travel writer has been visiting Ruidoso for more than thirty years. Ruidoso has been in the…

Dubai World Cup Simulcast at Billy’s Adjoining Ruidoso Downs

Taelor Martinez 03/28/2018

West Coast Likely Dubai Favorite, Races Simulcast at Ruidoso Downs RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (March 28, 2018) — Gary and Mary West’s reigning champion three-year-old male West Coast is the early favorite for Saturday’s $10-million Dubai World Cup and wagering on the…

Ruidoso Downs Summer Stakes Schedule

Taelor Martinez 03/28/2018

$3-Million All American Futurity Caps Ruidoso Stakes Schedule RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (March 28, 2018) — The 70th running of the All American Futurity on Labor Day (September 3) caps a stakes lineup at Ruidoso Downs that features 7 Grade 1 races…

The Chapel in a Hole

Taelor Martinez 03/14/2018

The Chapel in a Hole Speeding along U.S. 70 at 60 miles an hour through the community of Glencoe, it’s easy to miss a small, rock chapel with connections to much of Lincoln County history and several mysteries. Located just east of…

Massacre in Bonito Canyon

Taelor Martinez 02/28/2018

Massacre in Bonito Canyon The wind blows across the cold dark waters of Bonito Lake and the tree covered hillsides whisper secrets of a century-old murder mystery that still haunts Bonito Canyon. The legend of the 1885 Mayberry murders are shrouded in…

The Old Mill Catches Fire

admin 12/28/2017

The Old Dowlin Mill caught fire on Tuesday, December 19th, 2017. Unfortunately, while the Old Mill’s adobe walls and water wheel survived, the interior appears to not be salvageable. Preliminary findings indicate a PNM crew punctured a 2-inch Zia Gas Company main.…

Hubbard Museum

Taelor Martinez 05/07/2017

Hubbard Museum: A Notable Vestige of Our Past Periodically we should all be reminded from whence we came. It shows us the ingenuity of our ancestors, forefathers – those who came before us. Especially if we can see the advancements through the…

Being Well-Known in Lincoln County

Taelor Martinez 09/09/2016

Being Well-Known in Lincoln County Fame. Being well-known. It’s something that many in this country seems to crave. Some actively pursue it, making it into a career. Some have it thrust upon them by events out of their control. Some try to…

The Green Chile.

Taelor Martinez 08/15/2016

It’s green chile, not green chili. For New Mexicans, the green chile is more than just a vegetable – it’s a fruit, actually – it’s the embodiment of everything that makes New Mexico unique. It’s the super-versatile ingredient that is part of…

Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Roswell and Phoenix to Begin Today

Taelor Martinez 03/02/2016

Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Roswell and Phoenix to Begin Today After months of anticipation, today American Airlines begins daily nonstop service between Roswell and Phoenix. The new service, when paired with hundreds of connecting flights accessible in Phoenix, will greatly expand the…

Ruidoso Events

Oct 3
Monday Night Games @ Lost Hiker Monday Night Games @ Lost Hiker (Midtown Location) Bring your own game or join one…
Oct 6
Thirstday Night Trivia @ Lost Hiker Thirstday Night Trivia @ Lost Hiker (Ruidoso Downs Location) Every Thursday @ 6:30 PM For…
Oct 6
Open Mic Night @ Downshift Brewing Co (Hidden Tap) Come out for open mic night on Thursdays at Downshift Brewing Co (Hidden Tap) from…
Oct 7
Matthew Palmer Band @ Enchanted Vine Matthew Palmer Band at Enchanted Vine | Friday, October 7 | 4-6 PM For location…
Oct 7
Presley Haile @ Downshift Brewing Co. Presley Haile LIVE at at Downshift Brewing Co. DATE: Friday, October 7 TIME: 6-9 PM…