Event Category: Outdoor Events

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The Village of Ruidoso is thrilled to announce that our community has been selected to host IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso on July 11–12, 2026, marking a major milestone in our growing reputation as a destination for world-class endurance events. This prestigious triathlon joins the previously announced 2026 XTERRA World Championships, further establishing Ruidoso as a premier […]

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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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Join the Sierra Club for a guided summer hike along the Eagle Creek Trail at Alto Lake Recreation Area in Ruidoso. This easy, scenic outing follows a leisurely 2-mile round-trip route through cool pine forest terrain surrounding Alto Lake, with opportunities to spot elk, wild horses, songbirds, ducks, and hawks along the way. During the […]

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Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Bash, a free community event presented by the Region IX PIECE Coalition and community partners. Families from Lincoln County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation are invited to Wingfield Park for a morning of fun, community resources, and back-to-school essentials. The event includes: Free […]

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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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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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We’re bringing one of the best concepts from cities all over the country to Ruidoso. Street food markets and night markets have become destination events everywhere, and we think it’s time Ruidoso had one of its own.  Live music every market Handmade goods, artists, crafts, produce, boutiques and unique local vendors welcome Family-friendly atmosphere A great opportunity for […]

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Come to Ruidoso and enjoy our multiple trails and our events. Bring a toy for the Santa’s Helpers toy box and receive raffle tickets. Night Glow Ride, contests, vendors, food trucks and support our community. Family friendly and everyone is welcome. For location information, click here. Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10234652586239262&set=gm.1561681382106888&idorvanity=328500025425036

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 Noisy Water Winery Presents Harvest Party  Stomp. Sip. Savor. Celebrate the season. Join us at Enchanted Vine for a day that captures everything we love about harvest season — great wine, live music, and the kind of fun you can only get from squishing grapes between your toes. Kick off your shoes and get in […]

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Get ready for an exciting Labor Day weekend filled with fun and entertainment! Join us for the upcoming Labor Day Rodeo and Dance. – Date: Labor Day Weekend – Location: Samson Miller Memorial Rodeo Arena Mescalero, New Mexico For more details about this thrilling event, please reach out to Shannon Salazar at 575-937-3531.   Source: […]

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Carrizozo Community Festival 2026 Carrizozo Community Festival Saturday, September 5, 2026 Carrizozo, New Mexico The 2nd Annual Carrizozo Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, Labor Day weekend. The parade that includes vintage cars begins at 11:00 am on 12th Street and the music festival will begin at the parade’s conclusion. Local bands […]