Ruidoso Stories

Drive-Thru Light Show

Breck Lindsey 12/14/2020

Ruidoso Parks & Rec is spreading holiday cheer with a COVID-safe laser and light show for Lincoln County residents! Hosted at White Mountain Recreational Complex, this drive-thru display will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 18th and 19th. Reservations are required…

New Mexico’s Updated COVID-19 Tiered System

admin 12/01/2020

From the Village of Ruidoso Tourism Department: On Monday, Nov. 30, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a tiered “Red to Green” county-by-county response to COVID-19. This new tiered system goes into effect on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and will be updated every other…

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,…

Get Your Christmas Tree From the Lincoln National Forest This Year

Breck Lindsey 11/17/2020

Whether you’re continuing a long standing holiday tradition or are ready to start a new one, cutting your Christmas tree in the Lincoln National Forest should be on your list this year! For the first time ever, the forest is selling permits…

Annual Festival of Lights Cancelled

Breck Lindsey 11/02/2020

**11/24 UPDATE** Event has been cancelled. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Festival of Lights with a new twist! Scheduled for December 5, 2020 the parade will be REVERSED this year to give families a safe way to enjoy…

Ruidoso Winter Park Gearing Up for Season

Breck Lindsey 10/21/2020

**12/2 UPDATE** Reopening has been delayed to December 4th. Guests are encouraged to book tickets in advance online to secure their reservation. Ruidoso Winter Park is gearing up for their 2020-2021 winter season and you don’t want to miss out! Opening day…

Support #RuidosoLocal Online

Taelor Martinez 06/26/2020

Here is a list of some local Ruidoso businesses that either support e-commerce on their website or accept donations: Leathers with Style • www.leatherswithstyle.com Spencer Theater (donate) • www.spencertheater.com Mountain Arts Gallery • www.mountainartsgallery.com Heart of the Desert • www.heartofthedesert.com Blue Lotus…

Reservations Required at Grindstone Lake Starting June 19th

Taelor Martinez 06/16/2020

RUIDOSO, NM – June 16, 2020 – In an effort to preserve our natural resources and manage visitor capacity, the Village of Ruidoso will require reservations to access Grindstone Lake on the weekends, as outlined in Executive Order 2020-10, subject to change as conditions…

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Season Opens Memorial Day Weekend

Taelor Martinez 03/10/2020

RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – March 10, 2020 –Ruidoso Downs Race Track kicks off its summer racing season over Memorial Day Weekend when live racing begins on Friday, May 22. The 2020 season covers 16 weeks of Friday through Sunday afternoon racing, plus Memorial…

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…

Ruidoso Brings a Wibit Floating Water Park to Grindstone

Taelor Martinez 06/18/2019

Photo credit: @jazmen91 on Instagram It is becoming no secret that Grindstone Lake is one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in Ruidoso. From fishing and swimming to hiking, biking and paddle boarding… and now, a Wibit open water park! Such…

Ruidoso Events

May 3
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
May 3
Great American Cleanup @ Wingfield Park Join a nationwide effort to keep communities clean, green, and beautiful right here in Ruidoso.…
May 3
Sunday Sounds in the Patina @ Jacks Back Stage Sunday Sounds in the Patina Live Music | No Cover | Easy Sundays Done Right Wrap…
May 3
Lost Hiker Brewing Co.’s Sunday Hootenanny Ease into your Sunday with music, community, and a little spontaneity at Lost Hiker Brewing…
May 3
Gentle Movement and Yoga Nidra with Winona Join us for an uplifting experience at Winona's monthly yoga class, held on the first…

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