Outdoor Activities Archives

2019 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…

Land of Heart’s Desire

Taelor Martinez 06/15/2018

It’s beatiful how simple things bring people together, and slow . . . down . . . time. Already known for its spectacular gardens, the Hondo Iris Farm has added a new attraction for young and old alike. Bridges lead over water,…

Red Hot Ruidoso 4th of July

Taelor Martinez 06/05/2018

Come on up to the cool mountains for our Red Hot Fourth Of July celebrations! Plan on taking a week off of work because there’s a lot happening! Starting off with the most popular event: The Star Spangled Celebration When: July 4th,…

Ruidoso Birding and Our Tiniest Residents

Taelor Martinez 05/17/2018

So Many Reasons to Visit Ruidoso. It’s a Bird’s World. This is not another one of the typical “10 Reasons to Visit” articles. This article is about those creatures of the sky that grace our presence in wind, rain, yes… even in…

Ruidoso on a Budget

Taelor Martinez 04/27/2018

Visiting Ruidoso can be fun and relaxing, especially if you stay within your budget! From summer horse racing to winter skiing, there are many other year around activities for all ages. Think of Ruidoso as four zones: Gateway, Midtown, Upper Canyon, and…

Spring into ‘Doso

Taelor Martinez 04/16/2018

Days are longer, weather’s warmer, it’s time to go to the mountain! There is no shortage of activities in Ruidoso. They range like the wildlife in and around the Lincoln National Forest. No matter the budget, there’s always something to do. Let’s…

British Soccer Camp

Lajuana Martinez 07/03/2017

British Soccer Camp: Hands Across the Sea British style soccer has earned wide respect – and rightfully so – all over the globe. It has the largest sports participation in the world. And now, the scenic mountain village of Ruidoso will host…

A 12-Hour Adventure in the Wild West Bicycle Race

Lajuana Martinez 04/14/2017

A 12-Hour Adventure in the Wild West Bicycle Race The scenic mountain village of Ruidoso has a multiple number of events besides horse-racing and skiing for your participation or spectator presence. And the 12 Hours in the Wild West Bicycle Race at…

Ski Apache Big Mountain Vertical Challenge

Lajuana Martinez 02/28/2017

Ski Apache Big Mountain Vertical Challenge The period between late February and early March is witness to celebrations in the Americas such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. These self-indulgent public street parties are usually…

Ruidoso Events

Dec 15
Fort Stanton Garrison Program Holiday Edition Create historic holiday crafts and interact with living historians to discover what life was like…
Dec 15
Lost Hiker Brew Tasting Come enjoy some brews with friends at Lost Hiker Brewery. They have 4 beers on…
Dec 15
Snow Jam | A Winter Fest & Market Enchanted Vine & Noisy Water Winery invite snow lovers of all ages to join the…
Dec 19
Laugh Out Loud Live Stand-Up Comedy Series Club 49, inside the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, is hosting a…
Dec 20
Karaoke at Club 49 Come out and join us at Club 49, located within Inn of The Mountain Gods,…