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Christmas Cookies

Taelor Martinez 12/09/2016

Christmas cookies, a delicious tradition Christmas is a season of traditions, a time of family and reflection. A time of peace and love – supposedly. One tradition that spans cultures and generations are Christmas cookies. Cookie exchanges have been a part of…

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Annual December Events

Taelor Martinez 11/29/2016

Annual December Events: The Ruidoso and Lincoln County Paradise Beckons One and All The Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays are a great time for visitors to partake the scenic mountain vistas of Ruidoso and the surrounding area. In both November and December there’s lots to…

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Thanksgiving in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 11/17/2016

Thanksgiving traditions abound in Ruidoso. Thanksgiving is nothing but tradition. The traditional food, the traditional traveling great distances to spend a day with family gorging and watching football. Not all families have those traditions, of course. This is the Land of Enchantment,…

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Art in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 11/01/2016

The Incredible Art of Ruidoso This scenic mountain village exhibits the works of art of numerous artists and craftspeople from the area for the pleasure of visitors and residents alike. The Ruidoso Downs Race Track 2016 meet may be concluded and the…

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Halloween in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 11/01/2016

Halloween Events Galore in Lincoln County Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead. Interesting how so many “holidays” center on this one day, Oct. 31. Just about raised in the U.S. knows what it’s like to dress…

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Oktoberfest in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 10/11/2016

Oktoberfest 2016 in Ruidoso Who would have imagined Oktoberfest would evolve into such a large world-wide celebration when King Ludwig I, of Bavaria, Germany, first proposed it in 1810 to honor his marriage to Princess Theresa? It started out as a horse…

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Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium

Taelor Martinez 09/30/2016

Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium: Honoring the cowboy way. Where to start when talking about the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium? There’s the exhibits celebrating the cowboy lifestyle, from riding to roping to loving the open range. There’s the competitions – reining, cooking and…

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AspenFest 2016: A Family Affair

Taelor Martinez 09/26/2016

AspenFest 2016: A Family Affair Some events are geared for adults, and some activities are tailored for the young, but AspenFest 2016 is organized for the entire family. Men, women and preadults alike can partake in this yearly, first-weekend-in-October Ruidoso celebration, which…

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Good Beer, Good Food, Good Fun

Taelor Martinez 09/20/2016

Good beer, good food, good fun “Mmmmmmm. Beer.” –Homer Simpson Maybe not everyone enjoys the sweet and/or bitter brews (aka good beer) that have been cooked up by brewmasters across the world, but most enjoy an easy afternoon with their favorite suds…

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Cycling Event: Tour de Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 09/13/2016

Tour de Ruidoso: A Good Cycling Event for the Area A young baseball player once complained to his hitting instructor that the pitching machine wasn’t delivering the balls where he liked them to be. The instructor said to the student, “Young sir,…

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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…

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Labor Day Weekend in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 08/29/2016

Labor Day Weekend: A Huge Summer-Ending Ruidoso Bash Labor Day weekend… Summer sometimes passes quickly in the cool pines of Ruidoso for vacationers, visitors and excursionists. There’s a definite reason for that. The extraordinary mountain vistas, abundance of events, numerous attractions and…

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Zip Lining

Taelor Martinez 08/25/2016

Zip Lining: The hottest new thing in Ruidoso Zip lining. You’ve seen it, maybe have wanted to try it. But where can you go to do it? Turns out you don’t have to go to the deepest jungle of the Amazon or…

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Cuisine in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 08/17/2016

An Extensive Offering of Cuisine in Ruidoso You might think vast choices of quality cuisine would not be readily available in a tourist mountain town with a fixed population of under 10,000 people. Whether your favorite fare is purchased in the well-stocked…

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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…

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Ruidoso Events

Apr 22
Tyler Jones @ Downshift Riverside Join us for a great night of great tunes & good vibes from a local…
Apr 22
Survivor Season 50 Watch Party @ Downshift Hidden Tap Calling all castaways! We’re hosting a weekly Survivor Season 50 watch party every Wednesday at…
Apr 23
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Apr 23
Sip & Paint @ Enchanted Vine Join us for a memorable Paint and Sip event at Enchanted Vine Barn, where creativity…
Apr 23
Team Trivia @ Billy the Kid Casino Put your heads together for Thursday Night Team Trivia at Billy the Kid Casino! Teams…