Ahead of a new year and with the promise of a return to travel, Thrillist, an online media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment, has released its roundup of the best places to visit in New Mexico, with a special shout-out to Ruidoso!

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Ruidoso

“This small village in the Sierra Blanca Mountains is home to Ski Apache, the southernmost ski resort in the United States. Even if you're not much of a skier, take a ride up the gondola to absorb the sweeping alpine views. The trails around Alto Lake and Grindstone Lake are popular with hikers, while the bars and restaurants in Midtown will keep you busy when not on the slopes. (Try the chili atGrill Caliente.) Ruidoso has relative proximity to White Sands National Park, White Oaks ghost town (home of the No Scum Allowed Saloon, and the Lincoln Historic Site —a collection of buildings preserved from the late 1800s, including a general store with legit products from the era still on display. No matter where you go, you'll hear a lot about Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. If you've got the time, attend a performance at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit venue said to have the best acoustics in the entire state.”

—Thrillist.com