Ruidoso Stories

Jack Ingram Plays this Weekend at the Spencer Theater

Taelor Martinez 03/10/2016

Big Dreams and High Hopes: Focus on Jack Ingram Texas country fans familiar with Jack Ingram were amazed when they first discovered he had been given the Academy of Country Music’s award for Best New Male Vocalist in 2008. They were all…

Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Roswell and Phoenix to Begin Today

Taelor Martinez 03/02/2016

Daily Non-Stop Flights Between Roswell and Phoenix to Begin Today After months of anticipation, today American Airlines begins daily nonstop service between Roswell and Phoenix. The new service, when paired with hundreds of connecting flights accessible in Phoenix, will greatly expand the…

Oasis in the Desert: Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park

Taelor Martinez 03/01/2016

Oasis in the Desert Head out and enjoy a day trip to an oasis in the desert at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. The more than 40 different species of native wildlife at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens…

Health & Wellness Series, Part 2: Essential Oils & Herbal Remedies

Taelor Martinez 02/25/2016

Part 2: Essential Oils & Herbal Remedies Welcome to the second installment of our four-part series on health and wellness: essential oils & herbal remedies. Earlier we took a deeper dive into the history and benefits of yoga. Here, we will peek…

Baudo Builds of Ruidoso Wins Houzz Award

Taelor Martinez 02/23/2016

Photo Courtesy of Tooskie Photos. Baudo Builds of Ruidoso Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016 Baudo Builds of Ruidoso, New Mexico has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading online platform for home building, remodeling and design. The custom home builder…

HELLYEAH Rips Through Ruidoso – Saturday, February 20th

Taelor Martinez 02/17/2016

HELLYEAH rips through Ruidoso with “Blood for Blood” American metal machine HELLYEAH is out on the road, and promoting the band’s latest album, which is a meaty bit of goodness called “Blood for Blood.” The album is the band’s fourth studio album…

Health & Wellness Series, Part 1: Yoga

Taelor Martinez 02/04/2016

Part 1: Yoga Welcome to the first installment of our new four-part series on health and wellness. Here, we will delve into the basics of one of the fastest-growing avocations in the world: yoga. Renown as an outdoor playground for active enthusiasts…

Giving of All Sorts Welcome at Ski Apache Adaptive Sports (SAAS)

Taelor Martinez 01/28/2016

Giving of all sorts welcome at Ski Apache Adaptive Sports (SAAS) For some, skiing is an enjoyable recreation. Something to be passionate about as you glide down slopes covered with freshly fallen and groomed snow. For others, skiing is more than a…

Historic Landmark Tinnie Silver Dollar Up for Auction

Taelor Martinez 01/14/2016

Historic Landmark Tinnie Silver Dollar Up for Auction If you’ve driven the 75-mile stretch between Ruidoso and Roswell, New Mexico, then you’ve probably noticed a unique property, a historic landmark situated on the south side of the highway as you pass through…

Ruidoso in 2016: Adventure Awaits!

Taelor Martinez 01/05/2016

Ruidoso in 2016: Adventure Awaits! Snugly nested in the Sacramento Mountains at the southern tip of the Rockies, Ruidoso enjoys a full range of seasons throughout the year. Ruidoso in 2016 promises to be full of events and activities for everyone. The…

Ski Season has Arrived in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 12/23/2015

Ski Season is Here! There is plenty of snow expected for ski season this winter in Ruidoso. If you’ve spent much time in Ruidoso then you’ve probably heard the term El Niño quite a bit over the last few months. El Niño…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Ruidoso Events

Jul 24
Ruidoso Art Festival Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Ruidoso Art Festival July 24 – 26, 2025 Located in…
Jul 26
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Jul 26
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer &…
Jul 26
Paint & Pints @ Downshift Riverside Join us at Downshift Brewing Company's Riverside location on July 26th at 4 PM for…
Jul 29
Fish Out of Water @ Downshift Riverside Fish Out of Water continues their Can't Stop, Won't Stop Tour performing live at Downshift…