Winter 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…

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…

A Tall Order: Noisy Water Winery

Taelor Martinez 05/21/2018

Bright, plain-spoken Jasper Riddle is not only a successful entrepreneur, He’s a community minded winemaker. Ruidoso, NM is his hometown. And although he couldn’t wait to leave after high school, at 31 years he enjoys a hand in glove relationship with the…

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…

On Tap: Lost Hiker Brewing Co.

Taelor Martinez 03/02/2018

Lost Hiker Brewing Company is part of collaborative microbrewery movement. “High tides rides all ships,” Dan Carey quotes a friend. “There’s no use in working against each other. We’re hoping to develop a scene here.” What’s in a name? Jennifer and Dan…

Snow at Wingfield Park!

Taelor Martinez 02/28/2018

Everyone loves it when it snows! It snowed at Wingfield Park this afternoon! Follow this link to check out our event post for Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park in October. Also, check out our Instagram for photos that show off our wonderful…

Music in the Mountains (Winter/Spring)

Taelor Martinez 01/29/2018

For the music lover, vacations are planned around the sound of music. Keep reading to see what Ruidoso has in store with some great music artists and shows at a couple of amazing venues! February February 1. Stomp at Spencer Theater. This…

Winter Fun in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 12/30/2017

Everyone knows that Ruidoso is one of the best travel destinations for winter fun and gorgeous scenery. Do you know what the go-to activities are that will make your trip nothing short of magical? Read further for everything you need to know…

Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park

Taelor Martinez 10/04/2017

Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park Join us on Saturday, October 7, 11 am to 6 pm at the Aspenfest Festival at Wingfield Park! NM Wine, Craft Beer, and Spirits, and live music make this a festival you don’t want to miss! In…

Dummy Gelunde and Torchlight Parade at Ski Apache

Taelor Martinez 12/22/2016

Dummy Gelunde & Torchlight Parade: Ski Apache Inspires Dummy Downhill Ski Run Who says fire and ice don’t mix? The powers that be at Ruidoso’s prominent ski resort have proven the opposite for the past eight years and will do so once…

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…

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…

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,…

Ruidoso Events

Mar 7
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…
Mar 7
Little King @ Downshift Riverside Little King was formed in November of 1996 by guitarist/singer/songwriter Ryan Rosoff in El Paso,…
Mar 11
Darien Lane & Bridget Downey @ Downshift Riverside Join us with Darien Lane & Bridget Downey for a night of original music that…
Mar 11
Survivor Season 50 Watch Party @ Downshift Hidden Tap Calling all castaways! We’re hosting a weekly Survivor Season 50 watch party every Wednesday at…
Mar 12
Team Trivia @ Billy the Kid Casino Put your heads together for Thursday Night Team Trivia at Billy the Kid Casino! Teams…