“Ruidoso is best known for Ski Apache and the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino, and visitors are well-served by both. But my family visited the village and its surrounding countryside during a stretch of less-busy summer weekdays, indulging our interests in history, Southwestern cuisine, fine art, live music, shopping and of course beautiful mountain scenery.” - THE OKLAHOMAN
Read MoreWith more than 4000 cabins, hotel rooms, condos, and vacation home rentals available, Ruidoso accommodations are perfect for romantic getaways for two or large gatherings of family and friends.
Read MoreTake in the beautiful scenery during an unforgettable horseback ride. Riding stables at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort are open summer and fall, weather permitting. Reservations required.
Read MoreRide along historic trails on a Fort Stanton guided History on Horseback tour. Interpretive rides take place on the second Saturday of the summer months (except July) beginning in May.
Read MoreVisit historic Lincoln, once home to outlaw Billy the Kid and lawman Pat Garrett. on this scenic drive through the rugged beauty of the million-acre Lincoln National Forest.
Read More"Ruidoso, about halfway between Roswell and Las Cruces in south-central New Mexico, isn’t really on the way to anywhere. Off the interstates and well south of tourist Meccas Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque, it is the somewhere – a small community with some big attractions worthy of being called a destination." — 405 Magazine
Read MoreYour first time on the slopes can be a daunting experience. It can also be a blast! These tips from the pros at Ski Apache will help you to stay safe while you're having fun, and ensure that you get the most from your ski vacation.
Read MoreRuidoso has evolved over the years from a tourist town that surged to life in the summer with the horseracing season and again in the winter as Texans hit the slopes of Ski Apache to a year-round playground that beckons tourists from across the U.S. — NMML.org
Read More"A look at some of our favorite trails in what we consider one of the prettiest places in the country." — iExplore.com
Read More"Ruidoso is one of those fabled Southwestern mountain towns that adventurous families crave and wayward explorers mostly dream about and rarely find." —iExplore.com
Read MoreRuidoso has been named one of the 'Most Popular U.S. Mountain Towns in 2017' by Tripping.com.
Read MoreGetting to Ruidoso and Lincoln County is easy. It's leaving that's difficult. Most visitors arrive by car, however, bus, plane, or even a horse will get you here.
Read MoreWhether you’re headed to Ruidoso for a relaxing family vacation or an active mountain getaway, here’s a list of our best packing tips.
Read MoreSharpen your skiing skills with a guided lesson in a group of 5 or less at Ski Apache. Lessons are offered daily and are open to skiers and riders of all skill sets. Advanced booking required.
Read MoreWhether it's your first Ruidoso road trip or you are a long-time local, it's always fun to see your place through the eyes of a visitor. Or, in this case through the camera lens of travel blogger Laura Lawson Visconti. Read at iExplore.com.
Read MoreWe love seeing liquid tourism grow across the state along with businesses with Ruidoso roots. Congrats to Noisy Water Winery on their new location in Santa Fe. — Albuquerque Journal
Read MoreThis summer, DiscoverRuidoso.com partnered with travel bloggers to tell the story of Ruidoso. We knew they'd love our chill mountain town as much as we do. But don't take our word for it, here's what they had to say.
Read More"The climb to Grindstone Mesa can be painful, but the payoff is anything but: Views of Sierra Blanca and surrounding mountains are spectacular." — AAA NEW MEXICO JOURNEY magazine
Read MoreIn a roundup of America's most picturesque small towns, USA Today named Ruidoso as New Mexico's prettiest small town. — USA Today
Read MoreTwo of our favorite regional bars - Win Place & Show and the No Scum Allowed Saloon - made the list in New Mexico's 10 Best Bars at BestThingsInNM.com. Where is your favorite place to enjoy an adult beverage in Ruidoso?
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