26th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium in Ruidoso

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26th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium

Taelor Martinez 09/29/2015

Come One, Come All to the 26th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium It is that time of year…grab your cowboy hats, polish your fancy belt buckles and dust off your favorite boots for dancing…the 26th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium is almost…

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Labor Day Weekend in Ruidoso, NM

Taelor Martinez 09/04/2015

Labor day weekend is here! Events aplenty the whole family can enjoy start on Friday September 4th and continue through the weekend until Sunday September 6th. The official Ruidoso Visitor Guide has your whole Labor Day weekend planned out for you. *All…

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Gary Allan to Perform His Hits at Inn of the Mountain Gods

Taelor Martinez 08/31/2015

When it comes to stitching together an album that is a seamless piece of art, country crooner Gary Allan is all about it. His most recent album “Set You Free,” is a patchwork of emotions, which depicts the emotional rollercoaster of a…

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Top 26 Things to Do in Ruidoso, NM

Taelor Martinez 08/14/2015

At VisitRuidoso, we’ve previously discussed the many festivals and annual events that happen each year in and around Ruidoso, NM as some great things to do. Ruidoso is also home to a plethora of attractions, from world class skiing in the winter,…

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Art Loop Puts Artists in Touch

Taelor Martinez 08/10/2015

It’s taken about four decades, but Ruidoso – all of Lincoln County, really – has become quite the destination for artists and art lovers alike. Evidence of this blossoming is on display Aug. 7-9 during the 12th annual Alto Artist’s Studio Tour.…

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Going Back in Time at Old Lincoln Days

Taelor Martinez 08/09/2015

History buffs, thrill seekers and lovers of the Old West were the target audience for this past weekend’s Old Lincoln Days, Aug. 7-9 in Lincoln, New Mexico. Site of the world famous Lincoln County War, the town of Lincoln sees its population increase 10-fold…

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Ruidoso Art Festival Draws the Crowds

Taelor Martinez 07/16/2015

Forty-four years ago, Ruidoso artists decided they wanted to show and sell their wares in a celebration of the art destination their community was becoming. Forty-four years later, the Ruidoso Art Festival – to be held July 24-26 – has grown to…

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Two Ziplines in Ruidoso, NM

Taelor Martinez 06/18/2015

In February of 2015, Ski Apache became a destination for not only skiing, but an impressive zip line dubbed the APACHE WIND RIDER ZipTour®. Recognized at the time as the highest in the U.S. at 11,500 feet and one of the longest. With a new…

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Carlsbad Caverns

Spelunking Veteran Reviews Carlsbad Caverns

Taelor Martinez 06/04/2015

Getting to Carlsbad Caverns The Ruidoso, NM area is in a prime location to explore all of southern New Mexico. One of the highlights of any tourist vacation should be a day trip, 120 miles away to the beautiful Carlsbad Caverns. If…

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Tularosa Basin Gallery – Summer Showcase 2015

Taelor Martinez 06/04/2015

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Purses Hit New Heights at Ruidoso Downs

Taelor Martinez 05/28/2015

RUIDOSO DOWNS – Sport of Kings? More like Sport of Barons – Cattle Barons, that is. The road to that most American of races – the annual All American Futurity – gets underway at Ruidoso Downs with the running of the Ruidoso…

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Ruidoso Expanding its Tourist Horizons

Taelor Martinez 05/05/2015

TripAdvisor Names Ruidoso Top 16 Place to Rent a Cabin Will it Bring in New Business? Most of us who already live – or at least have a second home – in Ruidoso know what a great getaway this mountain resort town…

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Hondo Iris Festival

Taking a Spin Around Lincoln County

Taelor Martinez 04/22/2015

NOTE: Portions of this story previously appeared in the Ruidoso Free Press. Hondo Valley Irises Day trips around Lincoln County can be among the most rewarding and enjoyable ways to spend about eight hours of daylight in the world. Case in point,…

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A Craft Beer Enthusiast Reviews Ruidoso Options

Taelor Martinez 04/16/2015

I visited Ruidoso in February of 2015, and was pleasantly surprised to find a gem of a restaurant that featured a selection of New Mexican craft beers on tap. The Rio Grande Grill and Tap Room should be on your list, if…

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Great Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 02/12/2015

No Shortage of Ruidoso Romance on Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day. A day of love and – if you’re not prepared for it – abject terror. Particularly if you haven’t made plans or even gotten flowers for your loved one. Well, residents and…

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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…