Outdoor Activities Archives

Wild Ruidoso – A Visitor’s Guide to Enjoying Local Wildlife

Breck Lindsey 09/16/2021

Ruidoso’s scenery is magical, but our local wildlife is the truly enchanting part of our mountain village. Did you know there are over 200 species of birds in Ruidoso? Not to mention the numerous deer, bears, elk, and wild horses that 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…

6 Fun Things to Do Locally on 4th of July Weekend

Breck Lindsey 06/23/2021

The world is returning to normal just in time for 4th of July Festivities in Ruidoso. With New Mexico’s complete reopening scheduled for July 1st, we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our beautiful village with no limits on the fun…

Memorial Day Must Dos – What’s Going On In Ruidoso This Weekend

Breck Lindsey 05/27/2021

The last weekend of May means summer is kicking off in Ruidoso! With tons of fun things to do on Memorial Day weekend, enjoyable activities await your entire group! Whether you’re traveling with friends or family, here’s a list of things to…

Get All American Cowboyfest Tickets In June

Breck Lindsey 05/12/2021

Formerly known as the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, All American Cowboyfest is coming to Ruidoso for 2021 with an exciting four-day festival planned that will delight and immerse families in western culture, country music, and for the first time, rodeo. Tickets go…

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…

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…

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…

Ruidoso Events

Sep 15
Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally For 53 years, the village of Ruidoso in the southern mountains of New Mexico has…
Sep 18
One of These Nights LIVE One of These Nights performs the ultimate tribute to America’s favorite band, THE EAGLES! ONE…
Sep 25
Wingfield Park Growers Market Discover fresh, local food grown and prepared by our community at the Wingfield Park Growers…
Sep 25
Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes Party at Wingfield Park We're celebrating the Ruidoso Adventure Tours Sweepstakes with a party at Wingfield Park! Live music,…
Sep 29
Flying J Ranch 40 year Celebration Kick off the All American Cowboyfest weekend with the Flying J Ranch 40 year celebration!…