Event Category: Local Happenings

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Lincoln Lecture: The Most Dangerous Street in America At Lincoln Historic Site 8/8/26, Saturday 11:00am – 12:00pm Join us for a special Lincoln Lecture Series during Old Lincoln Days in the Billiard Hall inside the Courthouse at 11 a.m. Brandon Dickson will give a presentation about the history of Lincoln, once named “The Most Dangerous Street in […]

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Sawyer Brown • Sat, Aug 8 at 8pm Public Buffet • Butter Steak at 6pm, $25 Founders Dinner • Herb Crusted Filet at 6pm, $55 Sawyer Brown just keeps on delivering! Since the beginning, Sawyer Brown continues to sustain their high-energy reputation, uncompromising dedication to their fans and their relentless commitment to stay true to […]

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Join the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club for a guided hike along South Fork Trail #19 in the Lincoln National Forest near the historic South Fork Campground area outside Ruidoso. This moderate hike follows the South Fork of the Rio Bonito and explores the region’s environmental and historical significance, including the impacts of […]

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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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Saturday, August 15 Doors: 6PM | Dinner: 6PM | Show: 7PM Tickets: $75 Experience the magic of Elvis Presley like never before with The Ultimate Elvis Tribute featuring Justin Shandor as the King. This high-energy live performance brings the iconic sound, look, and spirit of Elvis to the stage for an unforgettable evening of classic hits […]

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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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Experience one of Ruidoso’s most unique events as more than 50 runners and their burros race through the heart of Midtown during the annual Sierra Blanca Pack Burro Race. Inspired by the mining history of the American West, pack burro racing pairs athletes with donkeys as they run together over a challenging course. Spectators can […]

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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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Pavlo • Sat, Aug 22 at 8pm $66-$69 Public Buffet • Pollo al Ajillo at 6pm, $25 Founders Dinner • Spanish Filet of Beef at 6pm, $55 Dubbed the “Greek God of Guitar” and the “Lord of the String. Pavlo is a mesmerizing guitarist performing a unique fusion of Greek, Classical, Flamenco, Latin, and Balkan […]

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Femmes Of Rock • Sat, Aug 29 at 8pm $66-$69 Public Buffet • Chicken Piccata at 6pm, $25 Founders Dinner • Stuffed Pork Loin at 6pm, $55 BELLA STRINGS The classically trained artists have performed with some of the biggest names in the business, from Beyonce to Shakira to Andrea Bocelli and the list goes on. […]