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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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 […]

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RAINMAKERS Golf Tourney• Tuesday, Sep 8 at 7AM Shot Gun Start at 8am, breakfast – lunch – cart & green fees Sponsored By Rainmakers Proceeds benefit the Spencer Theater Operations & Programming. Join us on this beautiful Robert Trent Jones Championship Course. Prizes for top teams & players. 7am Registration • 8am Shotgun Start Breakfast/Lunch […]

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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 […]

Apenfest 2026 – October 3, 2026 Parade at 10 am Wingfield Park Craft Beer and Wine Festival 11 am to 6 pm C​​elebrate Autumn in Ruidoso with a festive parade in Midtown Ruidoso and a festival in Wingfield Park! AspenFest, Ruidoso’s annual fall celebration, the first weekend in October, allows residents and visitors alike to […]

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From October 8–11, 2026, Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship, celebrating XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Athletes will take on high-altitude swimming, biking, and trail running against the rugged beauty of Grindstone Lake and Lincoln National Forest. Visitors can enjoy race-week festivities, small-town hospitality, and Ruidoso’s rich Old West heritage Learn More >> About XTERRA XTERRA is […]