Family Fun

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…

Mother’s Day Ideas

Taelor Martinez 05/01/2019

Celebrate your mom or another mom you think is great this year! Here’s a list of some fun ideas to help you plan a Mother’s Day to remember. Mother’s Day at the Barn When: May 12thWhere: Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water WineryBrunch,…

Small Business Saturday in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 11/24/2018

We love to support our local business owners in Ruidoso and what better day to spotlight a few than on Small Business Saturday? Small Busiess Saturday was created by credit card giant American Express in 2010 to shine light on the small…

2018 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…

2018 Ruidoso Oktoberfest

Taelor Martinez 10/19/2018

Oktoberfest in Ruidoso…It’s Apfelkuchen Time! Ruidoso Convention Center October 19th 5p-11p October 20th 12p-11p Click here for ticket and location information Click here for Ruidoso Oktoberfest website This year marks the 37th annual celebration of Oktoberfest in Ruidoso and folks are coming…

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…

Wild Game Bistro & Market is Open in High Rolls, NM

Taelor Martinez 07/13/2018

In the mid-1800’s, members of the Niffenegger family came to America from Switzerland. Today, their progeny resides in a corner of the Sacramentos called High Rolls, NM, just below Cloudcroft on Hwy 82. Who are the Niffenegger’s? Bill and Beverly Niffenegger are…

Yarnbomb Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 06/21/2018

Sheyna Carrizal moved to Ruidoso from Austin, TX. “I picked up crocheting, and I love it.” She noticed yarnbombing in Austin and other major cities, and thought Ruidoso would be a really cool place to bring it to. “Especially in Midtown, it…

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 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…

Blazing a Trail: Nonprofit Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 04/20/2018

A village of caring, compassionate and concerned citizens. Ruidoso is a popular destination for weekend road trips, family vacations, events, conferences and so much more. This travel writer has been visiting Ruidoso for more than thirty years. Ruidoso has been in the…

Ruidoso Events

Jun 26
Bogey’s, Birds, & Bags Spend a full weekend of outdoor competition and mountain views at Bogey’s Birds and Bags,…
Jun 28
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Jun 29
Full Moon Nights @ White Sands Enjoy the radiance of the dunes beneath a full moon with live music, ranger programs,…
Jul 1
Matthew McDaniel @ Downshift Riverside Almost 18 years ago, after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Matthew left…
Jul 2
Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo 103rd Annual Mescalero Open Rodeo July 2-5, 2026 Daily Admission: $10 - Adults Free for…

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