Event Category: Local Happenings

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JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS LIVE AT JACKS BACKSTAGE – RUIDOSO, NM If you know, you know. And if you don’t… this is where you find out. Jason Boland & The Stragglers are bringing that raw, no-BS Red Dirt country sound to the mountains for a night that’s built for the Pit. This is the […]

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Join us July 3-5 in Lincoln County! Art Loop of Lincoln County began as a creative venture among Lincoln County artists 31 years ago (1995). This event continues to be one of the most successful studio tours in Southern New Mexico. Artists show in local studios with many demonstrating their craft and everyone discussing their […]

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Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Enjoy a day filled with living history as Fort Stanton hosts its annual Fort Stanton LIVE event featuring costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars eras. Enjoy captivating demonstrations, engaging presentations, and lively music that bring history to life. Explore a diverse array […]

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Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Ruidoso Art Festival July 24 – 26, 2025 Located in Ruidoso New Mexico, the Annual Ruidoso Art Festival is becoming a very popular show for artists all around the country and a favorite for attendees. Set up at the Ruidoso Convention Center during the fourth weekend in July, you will […]

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August 7,8,9, 2026 Discover art where it’s made. The Alto Art Tour is a vibrant annual event in Alto, New Mexico, where artists open their working studios—or appear as guests at unique venues—so you can experience the creative process up close. Enjoy a free, three-day adventure, make meaningful connections with artists, and take home one-of-a-kind […]

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Experience a meaningful moment of connection and renewal at the Monarch Butterfly Release at White Mountain Meadows. On Saturday, August 15 at 11:00 AM, participants are invited to release a pre-ordered live Monarch butterfly in a peaceful park setting near the pavilion and playground. Butterflies are carefully shipped the day before and kept dormant until […]

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Storied pieces. Friendly faces. Amazing finds. Get ready for the FIRST ANNUAL tried and true Ruidoso Antique Show!!! Hosted by Ruidoso’s own Yesterday Antiques, we are so excited to bring our community together for three days of fun, unique antiques, and a shared love for finding the perfect piece! Join us from 12pm to 6pm […]

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Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza – Ruidoso, NM Saturday August 22, 2026 The Sierra Blanca Burro Bonanza brings the grit, history, and spirit of pack burro racing to the high country of southern New Mexico. Set beneath the towering slopes of Sierra Blanca Peak, runners and their burro partners take on a true mountain challenge in one […]

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The All American Gun & Southwest Living Expo is held on Labor Day Weekend in beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico. Featuring high quality, unique vendors that represent the spirit of the Southwest including leather goods, southwestern gifts and apparel, firearms, ranch and outdoor lifestyle products, and more. JOIN US Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th […]

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CHAYCE BECKHAM LIVE IN THE PIT AT JACKS BACKSTAGE SEPTEMBER 12 • RUIDOSO, NM Chayce Beckham is bringing that raw, no-BS country sound to the hill. The kind that leans a little outlaw, a little rock and a whole lot of truth. If you know “23,” you already know… Over 500 million streams deep, first […]

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Join us on September 18th and 19th for the 2nd Annual Ruidoso Runfest, featuring a weekend of running, local bands, food trucks, and the Downshift Brewing Company beer garden. This will be a family-friendly weekend hosted by the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation dept. Friday night kicks off the weekend with the Pizza Hut […]