Event Category: Local Happenings

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Join us for an enchanting evening with Julia Cozby as part of our Summer Music Series. This free concert is perfect for families. Bring your chairs and a picnic to enjoy under the open sky. No tickets are required. Location: Stage behind the Ruidoso Library For location information, click here. Source: https://www.ruidosopubliclibrary.org/calendar

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Come as you are to Emo Throwbacks Themed Open Mic! Calling all former scene kids, pop-punk fans, and anyone who still knows every word to the songs from the early 2000s. Bring your guitar, your voice, or just your best “I’m Not Okay” energy for a night of unforgettable throwbacks. Whether you’re performing your favorite […]

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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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Join us for a night of live music at Riverside!  Dave Millsap • 4 PMTexas guitarist Dave Millsap has shared the stage with legends including Chuck Berry, Bonnie Raitt, Vince Gill, and Delbert McClinton. Don’t miss this seasoned performer and Grammy-nominated musician live.  I Am Hologram • 7 PMI Am Hologram is an Arizona-based singer-songwriter […]

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Since beginning his journey as a full-time musician, Benny has performed on festival stages, and at dive bars, breweries, and living rooms in 46 U.S. states, and seven different countries. He has shared stages with Fitz & The Tantrums, Lifehouse, Third Eye Blind, Sister Hazel, and The Verve Pipe. Join us for a fun night […]

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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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Richard Nihil, singer-songwriter behind I Am Hologram, performs at Bonito Valley Brewing Company in Lincoln on Saturday, August 22 at 3 p.m. Expect a restless acoustic set of psychedelic folk and dirtbag poetry, shaped by years on the road, 47 states, and more than 145,000 miles in a minivan. Artist website: https://www.anythingbutmainstreamrecords.com/i-am-hologram Live performances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWt6O0jx7_E&list=PL-_JoRmgjdJjZXdI14rwRFexuHsSRjlw3 […]

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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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Gruene/New Braunfels, TX singer-songwriter Buddy performs over 200 shows a year across Texas and the region. With influences ranging from ’90s country to Texas country, his catchy hooks, heartfelt songwriting, and authentic sound make for a great live show. He’s shared the stage with artists including Diamond Rio, Randy Rogers, Ronnie Milsap, and The Bellamy […]

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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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It’s time to draft, talk some trash, and build your championship roster! Gather your league and join us for an evening of fantasy football, good times, and competition. Come ready to make those picks count and start your road to the championship!  For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1390772993241319