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Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium

Taelor Martinez 09/30/2016

Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium: Honoring the cowboy way. Where to start when talking about the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium? There’s the exhibits celebrating the cowboy lifestyle, from riding to roping to loving the open range. There’s the competitions – reining, cooking and…

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AspenFest 2016: A Family Affair

Taelor Martinez 09/26/2016

AspenFest 2016: A Family Affair Some events are geared for adults, and some activities are tailored for the young, but AspenFest 2016 is organized for the entire family. Men, women and preadults alike can partake in this yearly, first-weekend-in-October Ruidoso celebration, which…

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Good Beer, Good Food, Good Fun

Taelor Martinez 09/20/2016

Good beer, good food, good fun “Mmmmmmm. Beer.” –Homer Simpson Maybe not everyone enjoys the sweet and/or bitter brews (aka good beer) that have been cooked up by brewmasters across the world, but most enjoy an easy afternoon with their favorite suds…

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Cycling Event: Tour de Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 09/13/2016

Tour de Ruidoso: A Good Cycling Event for the Area A young baseball player once complained to his hitting instructor that the pitching machine wasn’t delivering the balls where he liked them to be. The instructor said to the student, “Young sir,…

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Being Well-Known in Lincoln County

Taelor Martinez 09/09/2016

Being Well-Known in Lincoln County Fame. Being well-known. It’s something that many in this country seems to crave. Some actively pursue it, making it into a career. Some have it thrust upon them by events out of their control. Some try to…

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Labor Day Weekend in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 08/29/2016

Labor Day Weekend: A Huge Summer-Ending Ruidoso Bash Labor Day weekend… Summer sometimes passes quickly in the cool pines of Ruidoso for vacationers, visitors and excursionists. There’s a definite reason for that. The extraordinary mountain vistas, abundance of events, numerous attractions and…

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Zip Lining

Taelor Martinez 08/25/2016

Zip Lining: The hottest new thing in Ruidoso Zip lining. You’ve seen it, maybe have wanted to try it. But where can you go to do it? Turns out you don’t have to go to the deepest jungle of the Amazon or…

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Cuisine in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 08/17/2016

An Extensive Offering of Cuisine in Ruidoso You might think vast choices of quality cuisine would not be readily available in a tourist mountain town with a fixed population of under 10,000 people. Whether your favorite fare is purchased in the well-stocked…

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The Green Chile.

Taelor Martinez 08/15/2016

It’s green chile, not green chili. For New Mexicans, the green chile is more than just a vegetable – it’s a fruit, actually – it’s the embodiment of everything that makes New Mexico unique. It’s the super-versatile ingredient that is part of…

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Prominent Alto Art Tour in 13th Year

Taelor Martinez 08/01/2016

Prominent Alto Art Tour in 13th Year Once again the popular and distinguished Alto Art Tour will take place Aug. 5-7, Friday through Sunday, at nine sites with 20 artists in attendance. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

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Grindstone Trail Runs

Taelor Martinez 07/27/2016

Grindstone Trail runs showcase Ruidoso outdoors. Approximately two years ago, Ruidoso was gifted with a new trail, one which organizers hoped would bring even more tourists and adventurers to this resort town with trail runs. The Grindstone Lake trail, a 17-mile loop…

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Fishing in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 07/16/2016

Fishing the Day Away in Ruidoso Gone fishin’ by a shady wady pool I’m wishin’ I could be that kinda fool I’d say no more work for mine on my door I’d hang a sign Gone fishin’ Instead of just a wishin’…

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Day Trips: Cloudcroft

Taelor Martinez 07/06/2016

Cloudcroft – It Only Looks Sleepy So much of Ruidoso has changed, it’s difficult to imagine what kind of town it was as little as 50 years ago – with one-lane roads and a sleepy, intimate vibe that’s been replaced with the…

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White Sands National Monument

Taelor Martinez 06/30/2016

White Sands More Than Just Dunes A White Sands day trip is a perfect jaunt down the mountain. You will take a drive southwest on Highway 70 out of Ruidoso and descend the foothills surrounding Sierra Blanca peak, you’ll eventually find yourself…

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4th of July in Ruidoso

Taelor Martinez 06/24/2016

Activities Abound on the 4th of July 4th of July. The mere mention of that date brings to mind ice cream socials, barbecues, and – of course – fireworks! There are places to see fireworks this year on the celebration of the…

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Ruidoso Events

May 5
Circus Classic Step into a timeless circus experience as Circus Classic brings the Big Top to Wingfield…
May 6
Bryan Bielanski @ Downshift Riverside "There's nobody like Bryan Bielanski!" Acoustic rock & roll singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski leaves a trail…
May 6
Bryan Bielanski @ Downshift Riverside Acoustic rock road warrior has audiences smiling all over the world with his RELENTLESS touring!…
May 6
Survivor Season 50 Watch Party @ Downshift Hidden Tap Calling all castaways! We’re hosting a weekly Survivor Season 50 watch party every Wednesday at…
May 7
Live Music & Axe Throwing at Win Place & Show Catch live performances every Thursday-Sunday at Win, Place, & Show, both inside and on the…