2018-2019 experience it all in
RUIDOSONEW MEXICO
AREA ATTRACTIONS • MIDTOWN MAINSTREET • LODGING & DINING GUIDE • HIST ORY & CULTURE RUSTIC FOREST CABINS • OPEN YEAR ROUND • AFFORDABLE RATES IN THE PREFERRED UPPER CANYON! 1, 2 & 3 BR • A/C & Heat • Cable TV • Central Hot Tub • Fully Equipped Kitchens Picnic Tables • Playground/Ping-Pong • Sitting Porches • Pet Friendly Wireless Internet • Wood Burning Fireplaces • Gas/Charcoal Grills
RES E R VATIO N S REC O MMEND E D 575.257.2165 • 800.345.4848 www.dandeecabins.com
P.O. Box 844 • 310 Main Road Ruidoso, New Mexico 88355
Your Vacation Rental Choice
LLC
www.cozycabinsruidoso.com Ph. 575.802.0207 - 546 Sudderth Dr. - Ruidoso, NM
™ 2 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 3 Ruidoso Inn Pine Springs Inn 575-257-3600 575-378-8100 97 Camelot Drive • Ruidoso • Next to “Castle” 111 Pine Springs Dr. • Ruidoso Downs • Across from the Racetrack www.bestwestern.com/ruidosoinn www.bwpinesprings.com
™ 4 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 Publisher Lajuana Martinez
Art Director Michele Rodriguez
Special Thanks to the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce
About the Cover The Adventure Media class from Texas Tech University enjoys a Spring Break trip with a view of Sierra Blanca. Photo by Jerod Foster
Photos Courtesy of Bill Yorston The Spencer Theater Inn of the Mountain Gods Ruidoso Downs Smokey Bear’s Hometown Assoc. Flying J Ranch The Hubbard Museum Fort Stanton Ruidoso Chamber Pixaby Stock Photography
Published by Ad Venture Marketing, Ltd. Co. 112 S. 5th Street Brownfield, TX 79316 806.637.0030 Ad-VentureMarketing.com
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission of the publisher is prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information provided. The publisher assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, changes or omissions.
Facebook.com/VisitRuidoso
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 5 TABLE of CONTENTS Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 2018-2019 Welcome from the Chamber...... 09 Area Map: Ruidoso & Ruidoso Downs...... 10 Getting to Ruidoso, New Mexico...... 11 36 fun & games Day Trips & Attractions...... 12 Area Map: Ruidoso Regional Attractions...... 15 Calendar of Events...... 16 Ruidoso MainStreet District...... 21 Shopping, Dining & Wining...... 24 Family Fun & Activities...... 30 Biking, Hiking & Horseback Riding...... 31 Area Map: Hiking Trails ...... 32 Gaming Fun in Ruidoso...... 36 Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino...... 37 Ruidoso Downs Race Track...... 38 Area Event Venues...... 44 The Spencer Experience...... 46 47 the arts Arts & Culture...... 47 Local Churches & Fellowships...... 50 Lodging Guide...... 51 Lincoln County Wildlife & Pet Guide...... 65 Smokey’s Story...... 66 Flying J Chuckwagon...... 68 Historic Lincoln...... 69 Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium...... 71 Fun in Fort Sumner...... 72 Unique Museums of Lincoln County ...... 74 Historic Fort Stanton...... 76 Estimados Visitantes de Mexico...... 77
™ our history 6 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 69
WELCOME to RUIDOSO, NM
THE RUIDOSO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER WELCOMES YOU TO RUIDOSO, LINCOLN COUNTY, NM!
he Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to experience the ultimate Playground of the Southwest. Lincoln TCounty is home to a rich history, year-round recreation, and world-class entertainment.
Whether you are a fan of horseracing, an outdoor enthusiast, a snow skier, someone that loves to shop at unique stores, or simply looking for a vacation away from the hustle and bustle, we have what you are looking for. Ruidoso offers class-act performances at the Spencer Theater and the Inn of the Mountain Gods. If you are feeling lucky, be sure to visit one of our three area casinos.
Festivals abound throughout the year with the Ruidoso Art Festival, the famous Cowboy Symposium, the Festival of Lights, the Christmas Jubilee, the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, and the Wind Rider Music Festival. For our sports-minded visitors, we offer the Ruidoso Marathon and Half Marathon, 12 Hours in the Wild West mountain bike race, the Tour de Ruidoso road bike event, and numerous golf tournaments.
Perfectly situated, our mountain resort is ideal for weddings, conventions, or family reunions. Whether your event is small and intimate or a major one, we have the facilities to meet your needs.
Whatever brings you to our community, we truly hope you enjoy your experience and will plan to come back and visit us again. Our doors are always open.
Becky Brooks Brooks Executive Director/President/CEO Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 9 AREA MAP: RUIDOSO & RUIDOSO DOWNS
™ 10 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 GETTING to RUIDOSO, NM Photo by TAI AMBER WEBER estled beneath Sierra Blanca Peak, the highest point in southern Mileage to Ruidoso New Mexico, Ruidoso is the largest village in Lincoln County and Abilene, TX • 397 miles one of New Mexico’s fastest growing cities. N Albuquerque, NM • 180 miles Driving to Ruidoso right to US 70 East. Travel 30 Amarillo, TX • 288 miles From Albuquerque, NM: miles to Ruidoso. Total miles - Austin, TX • 600 miles Take I-25 South. Travel 82 miles 133. Driving time approximately Carlsbad Caverns, NM • 170 miles to exit #139 US 380 East toward 2 ½ hours. Dallas, TX • 558 miles San Antonio and Carrizozo. Travel From Roswell, NM: El Paso, TX • 133 miles 75 miles through Carrizozo to Take US 70 West to Ruidoso. Fort Worth, TX • 529 miles Highway 37. Turn right toward Total miles – 75. Driving time Houston, TX • 750 miles Nogal, Alto & Ruidoso. Travel approximately 1 ½ hours. Lubbock, TX • 220 miles 14 miles to NM 48, turn right. Las Cruces, NM • 114 miles Total Miles - 180. Driving time Flying into the Area Midland/Odessa, TX • 308 miles approximately 3 hours. Visitors to Ruidoso often fly into Monterrey, Mexico • 700 miles From El Paso, TX: either El Paso or Albuquerque. Oklahoma City, OK • 548 miles Take US 54 to Alamogordo. American Eagle also flies into Phoenix, AZ • 477 miles Merge onto US 54/70 North Roswell. Private planes can fly San Antonio, TX • 551 miles in Alamogordo. Travel through into the Sierra Blanca Regional Tucson, AZ • 369 miles Alamogordo to Tularosa. Merge Airport in Ruidoso. White Sands, NM • 70 miles
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 11 DAY TRIPS & ATTRACTIONS EXPLORE THE AREA & ENJOY SOME FRESH AIR Billy The Kid German seamen during World prize-winning irises. During the Scenic Byway War II. Go to www.fortstanton.org other summer months, lilies, Billy the Kid Scenic Byway is a for more information. poppies, wildflowers, and other beautiful scenic byway through varieties of native plants are in full the Hondo Valley and along Hwy. TheHubbard Museum of the bloom. Irises and other plants are 380 are many different stops American West is located on for sale. The garden also features a including the Hubbard Museum Hwy. 70 next to the Ruidoso wooded area, picnic tables, a gold of the American West, the Billy Downs Racetrack and Billy the fish pond, a rose garden, and a the Kid Scenic Byway Visitor Kid Casino. This museum has hummingbird porch. Admission Center, Fox Cave, Capitan, and a few permanent collections, is free. Call 575.653.4062 or go to Lincoln. including the Anne Stradling www.hondoirisfarm.com for more Collection and a Native American information. Attractions: Fine Art Collection. The museum TheBilly the Kid Byway also features wonderful rotating See page 46 for additional local gallery Visitor Center is located exhibits throughout the year. Call listings and information. next to the Hubbard Museum the museum at 575.378.4142 or of the American West and go to www.hubbardmuseum.org. is a good place to start your journey. Visitors can view the See page 74 for additional local museum layout of the Byway inside listings and information. the visitor center. Go to www. billybyway.com/bywaycenter. TheHurd La Rinconada Gallery html for more information about is located along the Byway at the Visitor Center. mile marker 281, on the family’s ranch in San Patricio in the TheFort Stanton State beautiful Hondo Valley. Call the Monument is a must-see gallery at 800.658.6912 for more attraction when visiting information about their guest Lincoln County. Nestled on homes or go to www.wyethartists. Highway 220 that bisects the com. Billy the Kid Scenic Byway, this monument features more TheHondo Iris Farm and than 155 years of Southwestern Gallery is located on Hwy. 70 history ranging from its initial at mile marker 284 and is one creation as a military garrison, to of New Mexico’s most beautiful its significance as the first gardens. During April, May, and tuberculosis hospital in the part of June the garden is filled state, to an internment camp for with thousands of blooming,
™ 12 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 Lincoln Historic Site, in the Smokey Bear Historical Park is and an IMAX theater. Call historic town of Lincoln, is located located at the intersection of Hwy. the Alamogordo Chamber of on Highway 380 and if you are 380 and Hwy. 48 in Capitan. The Commerce at 800.826.0294. not careful, you can drive through visitor center is run by the Forest without realizing you missed it. Service and has an exhibit of displays To the west of Alamogordo The town is protected as a historic that tells the story of Smokey Bear. on Hwy. 70, rising from the district, making the town seem heart of the Tularosa Basin, is like a living museum. There are It also includes exhibits of how one of the world’s great natural multiple buildings available to tour, the forest service fights fires and wonders — the glistening and including the old Lincoln County prevents them. Outside of the center awe-inspiring white sands of Courthouse (open year-round) are the original Smokey’s grave and New Mexico. Great wave-like and, during the spring and summer a walking path. The Smokey Bear dunes of gypsum sand engulf months, the Tunstall Store. During Gift Shop and Museum is next to the 275 square miles of desert, the summer months, ranger-led visitor center. For more information, creating the world’s largest tours and programs are available. call Smokey Bear Historical Park, gypsum dune field.White Sands Lincoln Historic Site is a gem for 575.354.2748. families and historians alike. Call National Monument preserves a major portion of this unique them at 575.653.4372 or go to Alamogordo Area www.nmhistoricsites.org for more dune field, along with the plants Alamogordo is about an hour information. and animals that live here. south of Ruidoso on Hwy. 70. Call the White Sands National Capitan is located on Hwy. 380 and It has the Alameda Park Zoo, Monument at 575.479.6124 or has shopping, restaurants and scenic the Toy Train Depot (also in go to www.nps.gov/whsa/index. drives. Capitan is also home to the Alameda Park), the New Mexico htm. original Smokey Bear. Museum of Space History,
Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
Experience something new.
SeeRoswell.com
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 13 Carrizozo Area Bikers and dive bar enthusiasts Landmark. One entrance is on Only a 45-minute scenic drive should not skip the famous No Hwy. 380, west of Carrizozo. from downtown Ruidoso, Scum Allowed Saloon, serving The other is near Alamogordo. Carrizozo makes for a perfect day some of the coldest beer in all of The tours take place twice a year, trip. Lincoln County. Walk through the first Saturday in April and the door and you feel you stepped October. There is no charge. Call TheCarrizozo Heritage back 100 years. 800.826.0294 or 575.479.6124 Museum is located on 12th for more information. Street and features Carrizozo’s Right next to the No Scum is circa-1900 railroad history. the Brown Store, featuring The Valley of the Fires is unique and refurbished items the youngest lava flow in the Further down historic 12th as well as turn-of-the-century continental US and is located Street, guests can visit the candy. Make sure you visit the on Hwy. 380, about three miles wonderful art and photo galleries Old Schoolhouse, built in the west of Carrizozo. There are including contemporary fine gold mining days, just behind picnic tables, RV and tent sites, art at Gallery 408, pottery and the Brown Store. Finally, White and walking trails. Brochures paintings at Heart of the Raven Oaks Pottery is a must visit, can be picked up at the Ruidoso Gallery, and photography as well. The route is marked by Valley Chamber of Commerce. exclusive to New Mexico at yellow and purple signs as you Visit the Valley of Fires website the Tularosa Basin Gallery of drive through White Oaks, just (www.blm.gov/visit/valley-of- Photography. three miles east of town. Beautiful fires) or call the recreation area: and unique pottery is made on- 575.648.2241. Don’t miss the Soul of the West site. Bootique, featuring cowboy boots, western attire, and vintage Other Nearby furnishings. Located just across Attractions the street from the Wells Fargo Three Rivers Petroglyphs is Bank. located on Hwy. 54 about 30 miles south of Carrizozo. More Also, don’t skip Hwy. 54 than 21,000 glyphs of birds, Emporium, a classic general humans, animals, fish, insects, store with lots of everything for and plants, as well as numerous everybody. geometric and abstract designs are scattered over 50 acres of New White Oaks Area Mexico’s northern Chihuahuan Heading just three miles north Desert. For more information, of Carrizozo on Hwy. 54, then pick up a free Three Rivers turning right on Hwy. 349 and brochure at the Ruidoso Valley going east for nine miles brings Chamber of Commerce, go to you to the old gold mining town the website (www.blm.gov/visit/ of White Oaks, hidden in the three-rivers-petroglyph-site), or Carrizo Mountains. Visit the call the Las Cruces BLM District Cedarvale Cemetery on your Office at 575.525.4300. right, about one mile before town. Lots of graves from the late The Trinity Site is where the 1890s are in there. first atomic bomb was detonated and is now a National Historic
™ 14 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 AREA MAP: RUIDOSO REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 15 CALENDAR of EVENTS 2018
For the most up-to-date info 21 • The 12 Hours in the Wild West will Open Tournament, Ruidoso — Part of be back in the Village of Ruidoso and the USSSA Championship Belt Series. on these and other events, visit the Grindstone Lake Trail System in 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U. Pay online www.visitruidoso.com or 2018, right in town with easy access only; first paid, first in. This event will download our NEW APP in the to Ruidoso restaurants, hotels, and sell out! More info: Robert or Victor, services. Seriously, you could roll to the 915.858.0665 www.usssa.com Apple App Store or for Android. start from several hotels in Ruidoso. For 2018, we are offering a 6-hour option that 25-28 • Ruidoso Downs Racetrack will ride the inner-loop at Grindstone OPENING WEEKEND! Ruidoso Downs Long-Term Events Lake Trails. This will result in about Racetrack hosts exciting annual live racing a 8-mile loop, with less climbing, and from Memorial Day weekend through Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out less technical riding - but still a super Labor Day. The spectacular summer Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain fun trail with a great descent. Stay races take place Friday through Monday. Gods. 7pm. More info: 575.464.7777 tuned for more details! Come see why Grandstand entry is free. More info: www.innofthemountaingods.com everyone raves about the Grindstone Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, 575.378.4431 Lake trail system! If you don’t believe www.raceruidoso.com us, read the reviews from MTB Project April 2018 and Singletracks below. This move may 25 • Flying J Ranch Opens, Alto, NM 3 • BOOKENDS - Simon & Garfunkel have made the 12 Hours in the Wild West — Chuck wagon dinner and stage show. “Through The Years” at Spencer Theater your new favorite Zia Rides event. Reservations are strongly suggested. The 7pm. Their sound is stirring, spot-on, More Info: www.ziarides.com Flying J Ranch Chuck wagon Supper and incredible, a replica of the real deal. Western Show, offering great food and The BBC has called their delivery “a 22 • State Street Ballet’s “Cinderella” at excellent family entertainment. Since masterpiece.” The BOOKENDS are two Spencer Theater 2pm. This original, highly opening some 30 years ago, we have fed Brits, Dan Haynes and Pete Richards, acclaimed production of Cinderella is a and entertained over 650,000 guests! with sterling vocals and guitars. They’ll be light-hearted retelling of the beloved fairy More info: 575.336.4330 joined by a string quartet. Beef Short Ribs tale. With spectacular choreography, www.flyingjranch.com Buffet at 5 pm. Tickets start at $39. Buffet opulent sets and cutting-edge hilarity, is $20. More info: 575.336.4800 this is an award-winning production by 27 • Wind Rider Mountain Festival, Ski the Santa Barbara-based company of Apache 11am-9pm — Get amped! We 7 • The 2018 Trinity Site Tour, White 18 professional dancers from across the will have lots of music, food, beverages Sands Missile Range 8am-2pm. The Trinity globe. Green Chile Shrimp or Chicken and vendors! In addition to live music, Site Tour is now back to twice a year! Join Pasta Buffet at noon. Tickets start at $39. the three-day festival will also feature us the first Saturday in April for our annual Buffet is $20. More info: 575.336.4800 food and beverage booths and vendors. Spring tour. The event is free and open to Children 6 and under are FREE with a the public. No reservations are required. May 2018 paying adult. More info: 575.464.7777 More info: Alamogordo Chamber 575- www.windridermusicfest.com 437-6120 White Sands Missile Range 1-31 • Hondo Iris Festival, Hondo, NM Public Affairs Office 575.678.1134 8am-5pm, daily — In May, hundreds June 2018 www.wsmr.army.mil/Trinity/ of Irises are in full bloom at the Hondo Iris Farm. The farm is open to visitors 1-3 • Queen of the Mountain Too 14 • Amazing Grace at the Spencer every day in May and admission is free. Softball Tournament, Eagle Creek Sports Theater 7pm, Based on the true story Children are welcome. The farm is located Complex — Girls 8U, 10U, and 12U. behind the man who wrote the world’s east of Ruidoso on Highway 70 at mile $450 mail in or $465 online. More info: most beloved song: John Newton, the marker 284. More info: 575.653.4062 or Julie Rodriguez: 575.602.1717 English slave trader turned Anglican priest 575.973.0006 www.hondoirisfarm.com and abolitionist. AMAZING GRACE www.usssa.com stars a cast of 30 singers, dancers, actors 3 • Lincoln County Prayer Breakfast, and orchestra musicians. The sweeping Ruidoso Convention Center, 6-7:30am 2 • Grindstone Youth Fishing tale radiates with romance, rebellion and Tournament — A delegation from the redemption. Bourbon Glazed Ham Buffet 5-6 • Smokey Bear Days, Capitan — Albuquerque Zoo will be present for this is at 5 pm. Tickets start at $39. Buffet is Celebrate Smokey’s birthday! Visit the fun event! More info: Ruidoso Parks and $20. More info: 575.336.4800 website for complete schedule of events. Recreation, 575.257.5030 More info: 575.354.2748 15 • The 2018 Ruidoso Junior Golf www.smokeybeardays.com 2 • Flatland Cavalry Concert, Ruidoso Scrambles, Cree Meadows Golf Course Downs Race Track. 8 pm Tickets are $20 1pm-4pm — This is the first of four golf 18-20 • Sierra Blanca Opener USSSA, in advance and $25 at the door. More info scrambles, every Sunday in April. Cost is Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Alto — go to www.raceruidoso.com $40 to play, plus a cart fee. 1pm shotgun Men’s & Women’s Open, Men’s D & Men’s start. Other courses include The Links at E (double elimination). Located on Ski Sierra Blanca, Alto Lakes Golf & CC, and Run Road. $275 mail-in or $289 online. 2 • 2nd Annual Great Mountain Bed Inn of the Mountain Gods. To pay for all www.usssa.com Race and Green Chile Cook Off. Catch events up-front the cost is $130, plus cart the Parade beginning at the corner of fees at each course. Call Cree Meadows to 25-28 • King of the Mountain, SSSA Sudderth Drive and Eagle Drive as it sign up. More info: 575.257.5815. Global World Qualifier and State Baseball travels through Midtown and ends at the
™ 16 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 traffic circle beginning at 9am Saturday Native American dances, live music, and morning. Then watch as the teams race July 2018 concessions. More info: 575.354.0341 their beds back through Midtown and TBD • Star Spangled Celebration, Inn of fortstanton.org/fort-stanton-live/ up Center Street to Wingfield Park. the Mountain Gods 3pm to midnight — Following the race there will be activities 4-7 • Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & The Star-Spangled Celebration is FREE, Rodeo, Mescalero Fairgrounds. $5 for at the park! All proceeds benefit the High with concessions, jumping balloons, Mountain Youth Project. Non-natives. Main gate opens at 10am live music and the LARGEST fireworks — Native Dances, arts and crafts, and More info: 917.446.1140 show in New Mexico. There will also food vendors. Lunch is served at noon be an outdoor barbecue featuring all 8-10 • Queen of the Mountain NIT, and dinner is served at 5pm. Open to the your favorite summer classics! (Please, Eagle Creek Sports Complex Ages 8U, public. The parade is at 10am on Saturday no outside food or drink.) 3pm: 14U, 16-18 combined. $450 mail in or in Mescalero. The rodeo features bull Concessions, jumping balloons, Wrist $465 online. More info: Julie Rodriguez riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, bands $10. 3-10pm: Live music. 12am: 575.602.1717 www.usssa.com bronc riding, team roping, calf roping, and Shuttle ends. Come early & stay late at saddle-bronc riding. The rodeo is every 15-17 • Cool Pines Classic USSSA, Eagle Casino Apache Travel Center or the Inn day at 1:30pm. More info: 575.464.4494 Creek Sports Complex. Men’s D & E, of the Mountain Gods. Women’s C/D (equalizer) & E (double www.innofthemountaingods.com 6-8 • 2018 Lincoln County Art Loop, elimination) $250 mail in or $265 online. 10am-5pm — Lincoln County Artists 1-4 • Smokey Bear Stampede, Lincoln open their studios to the public for a More details are available online. County Fairgrounds, Capitan — www.usssa.com self-guided tour to view their collected Dutch oven cooking, a kid’s rodeo, works. All of them offer extraordinary and 16 • “Taste of the Spencer” Fundraiser— bull riding, saddle bronc riding, ranch unusual wares for perusal and purchase. Spencer Theater 6pm — A robust evening bronc riding, steer wrestling, and more. Go to the website for a list of artists and of scrumptious hors d’eouvres, generous Rodeo happens at 7pm daily. Firework studio locations. www.artloop.org pours of wine and the live & silent presentation at dusk on July 4. Fire auction of art, trips, antiques, jewelry, restrictions permitting. More info: 7-8 • Western Frontier Gun & Craft golf and fishing packages, fine clothing, Barbara Jobe 575-808-2814 Youth Ranch Show, Ruidoso Convention Center, 9am- collectibles and more. Fun, fun, fun! Rodeo: Thomas Montes: 575.653.4125 6pm. All federal, state and local firearm “Taste of the Spencer” is the not-for-profit or Renee Montes: 575.973.1524 ordinances and laws must be obeyed. More info: Eli Calles, 575.430.86811 theater’s most critical annual fundraiser, www.smokeybearstampede.com proceeds from which are used for facility 2 • Fort Stanton Live! 9am-10pm, 104 Kit 13-15 • Christmas in July Bridge operations and programming. Visit Carson Rd., Fort Stanton, NM — If you are Tournament – Ruidoso High School; www.spencertheater.com to make item a history buff, you don’t want to miss Fort This is an ACBL Sectional Bridge donations or to purchase event tickets. Stanton Live! Guided & candlelight tours, Tournament. www.ruidosobridge.com More info: 575.336.4800 historical presentations, military re-enactments,
16-17 • High Rolls Cherry Festival, High Rolls, NM — Cherries and cherry products galore! Delicious entertainment. Over 60 arts and crafts vendors in the walk through the woods. Food, drink and children’s activities. More info: 575.682.6044
23 • AB Quintanilla Y Elektro Kumbia AllStars, Ruidoso Downs Race Track. 8 pm Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. More info go to www.raceruidoso.com
23-24 • Ruidoso Marathon — More info: Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, 575.257.5030
23-24 • Brewdoso – June 23th and 24th Wingfield Park Ruidoso, New Mexico Noon – 7PM Daily Experience New Mexico Craft at its finest. Featuring New Mexico Breweries and Wineries from around the Land of Enchantment. Brewdoso will be a first of its kind event that will focus on the authentic craft culture of New Mexico. The cool mountains offer the best place to enjoy New Mexico’s finest Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Fun ! For more information or to purchase tickets please visit RuidosoMidtown.com . All proceeds will be used to REVITALIZE the Ruidoso community! Early Bird 1 Day = $15 Early Bird Weekend = $25
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 17 20-22 • Last Chance Qualifier USSSA, 28 • Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs, 7-12 • Lincoln County Fair, Lincoln Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Details Wingfield Park 7:30am. Discover the County Fairgrounds, Capitan, NM 8am- online at www.usssa.com multiple-use trail system in downtown 8pm. 4H/FFA Junior Livestock Auction, Ruidoso with three different distances indoor open exhibits, stick horse / lead 22 • Rainbow Futurity Final, Ruidoso (average 6,900 feet elevation): 4 miles; 8.5 class / pet show. More info: Barbara Jobe, miles & a half marathon (13.2 miles). The Downs Racetrack 1pm post time — The 575.808.2814 www.lincolncountynm.gov event is a fundraiser for Ski Apache Adaptive second leg of the Quarter Horse Triple Sports & sanctioned by US Track & Field. 10-12 • Mountain Double-Up Coed Crown! Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hosts Wingfield Park (start & finish), trail runs USSSA, Eagle Creek Sports Complex exciting, live racing from Memorial at Grindstone Lake. More info: Frederic Competitive and Recreation (double Day weekend through Labor Day. Our Moras 575.937.7106 elimination). Details online. www.usssa.com spectacular summer races take place www.raceadventuresunlimited.com Friday through Monday. Grandstand 18-19 • The Carrizozo Festival and entry is free. More info: 575.378.4431 27-29 • 2018 Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Artists’ Studio Tour will be held August www.raceruidoso.com Downs Racetrack. Arts and Crafts show from 11am to 5pm. Live racing from 1pm to 5pm. 18 and 19. Nestled at the crossroads New Mexico-bred horses plus free parking of Highways 54 and 380, just north of 25 • Humane Society Furr Ball, Alto and admission. Arts & crafts Show featuring Ruidoso, events include an old-fashioned Lakes Golf and Country Club, 6pm — all New Mexico-made products. More info: parade, an historical homes tour, the St. This is the happiest event of the summer! 575.378.4431. www.raceruidoso.com Francis de Paula Folklorico Dancers and Join us for our annual Furr Ball to benefit street dance for the rest of us, fireworks, the Humane Society! The money raised 27-29 • Ruidoso Art Festival, Ruidoso food trucks, children’s, museum, library from this event will go to funding our new Convention Center. Fri: noon to 6pm, and archive activities and a self-guided building on Hwy 70 West. Tickets are Sat.: 10am to 6pm. Sun: 10am to 5pm artist studio tour featuring artists $125 per person. For reservations, send — Art lovers, from the serious collector exhibiting works ranging from painting, to the first-time buyer, will be sure to a check made out to “Humane Society pottery, sculpture, tile, woven copper, discover treasures to complement any jewelry and a vintage village at nine sites, Capital Campaign” and indicate type of lifestyle or budget at the Ruidoso Art reservation. Mail to: Humane Society Festival. Artists arrive from around the located close by. The Festival will take 2015 Furr Ball Reservations, P.O. Box United States to display a dazzling array of place all-day and into the night Saturday 2832, Ruidoso, NM 88355. Call Sue new art. More info: Ruidoso Chamber at 10am; the artists’ studio tour is both Healy for reservations to be made with of Commerce: 575.257.7395 Saturday and Sunday from 11am to credit cards. Sponsorships available. More www.ruidosonow.com/art-festival/ 4pm. More information may be found info: Sue Healy: 575.808.8424. on Facebook under Carrizozo Art or by August 2018 calling Lisa at 575.336-4061. 3-5 • Alto Artists Studio Tour, Various 25 • NM – State Disc Golf Championship Houses, Alto, NM. 10am-5pm Friday & Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday — This free, 25 • Peak to Peak Challenge self-guided tour gives you a behind-the- Family friendly, Outdoor Sports scenes look at the Alto art community. & Music festival that will Feature The public is invited to visit private Ruidoso’s expansive World Class trail studios and homes to interact with more system & Downhill trail. The “Peak 2 than 20 professional local artists. Peak Challenge” participants (in the www.altoartistsstudiotour.com disciplines of Mountain biking, hiking & trail running) will trek across five 3-5 • Old Lincoln Days, Lincoln, NM — different trails, circumventing Ruidoso Street vendors, food, & mountain man proper and collect custom stamps on a AUGUST camp. Join us for the “Last Escape of Billy Illustrated Card at the summit/peak of 3 4 5 the Kid” folk pageant. Parade is Sunday at each trail along the route, for a possible 11am. Visit the website for pageant and total of approximately 40 miles. During - 2018 - event schedule. More info: Lincoln State this daytime, non-race, solo guided “Fun PREVIEW PARTY Monument: 575.653.4372. Ride/hike” participants will be able to at the Spencer Theater www.billythekidpageant.org/events return at any time to the Festival grounds, that will be located at the Cedar Creek Thursday, August 2, 5-7pm 3-5 • Chile the Kid Festival Recreation Area, where festivities will AltoArtistsStudioTour.com Come and enjoy the first annual Green include Live Music, Kiddie races, Vendors, Food, Bike Demos and Educational Brochures available at the Ruidoso Chile, Wine, and Beer festival at the Chamber of Commerce Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Enjoy New booths. All registrants will be eligible for Mexico crafted Beer and Wine in the raffle prizes and other memorabilia. mountains of Southern New Mexico. Hatch Green Chile roasting, Green 24-26 • Ruidoso Antique Show, Ruidoso Chile Stews, and local vendors will all be Convention Center. Fri: 5pm to 9pm. on hand during this special event. Live Sat: 10am to 6pm. Sun: 11am to 4pm music Friday and Saturday inside the tent — The Ruidoso Antique Show has been immediately following the daily races. celebrating more than 20 years of being $10 Admission - Beer, Wine, Green Chile one of the best and most exciting high- sampling. Tickets available: end antique shows in the West! Proceeds www.raceruidoso.com and Paid for in part by go to Noon Lions Club charities. Lincoln County Lodger’s Tax www.ruidosomidtown.com
™ 18 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 6 • Aspenfest Parade, Midtown Ruidoso 22 • Ruidoso Winter Park tubing area opens September 2018 10am. The parade route begins at the corner (tentative) — First-class tubing area, bumps, Aug 31-3 • All American Futurity, Ruidoso of Sudderth & Mechem to the 700 block of jumps, and bobsled curves. Lifts and moving Downs Racetrack 1pm post time — Ruidoso Sudderth. More info: Ruidoso Valley Chamber sidewalks take you straight to the top. Kidz Downs Racetrack presents the world’s of Commerce 575.257.7395 Korral. Giant tubes for 4-6 riders. Snow richest Quarter Horse race. More info: www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest clothing rental. Full snack bar. More info: 575.378.4431. www.raceruidoso.com 575.336.7079 www.ruidosowinterpark.com 7-8 • The 2018 New Mexico State Open 1-2 • All-American Gun & Western Chili Cook-Off and Chile Society Pod Chili 24 • Annual Turkey Trot —The Links Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Cook-Off, at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Golf Course trail. White Mountain Sports Center 9am-5pm. Admission is $6. Kids More info: Paul Mulkey: 575.390.6184. Complex parking lot, between the Ruidoso 12 and under are free —180 tables of www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest everything that relates to guns as well as Dog Park and the tennis courts. Race begins hunting equipment, knives, cowboy gear, 12-14 • The 28th Annual Lincoln County at 10am. More info: Ruidoso Parks and saddles, blankets, spurs, western relics, Indian Cowboy Symposium, Ruidoso Downs Recreation, 575.257.5030 artifacts, jewelry, coins and much, much Racetrack — The nation’s finest cowboy more. More info: 575.257.6171 29 • Christmas in the Park, Schoolhouse www.trekwest.com/gunshow festival, with old west storytellers, musicians, western artists, and craftsmen for three days Park, Ruidoso —Come visit Santa, have 7-9 • Williams Chiller Classic NIT, Ruidoso. of events. One of the highlights is the World some hot cocoa, and watch the lights come Ages 8U, 10U, 12U. More info: Julie Championship Chuck Wagon Competition, on at Schoolhouse Park! More info: Ruidoso Rodriguez 575.602.1717 with prizes totaling $13,000. Competitors Parks and Recreation, 575.257.5030 are judged not only on their mouth-watering 21-23 • Williams Chiller Classic NIT, food, but on the authenticity of their wagons Ruidoso. Ages 8U, 14U, 16U-18U. More info: and attire. Lee Greenwood, 10/11, Sawyer December 2018 Julie Rodriguez 575-602-1717 Brown Friday Night 10/12, Moe Bandy 1 • Parade of Lights, Midtown Ruidoso — 10/13. More info: Sunny: 575.378.4431. Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the 22-23 • Annual Kite Festival, White www.cowboysymposium.org Mountain Sports Complex. More info.: Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, 575.257.5030 19-20 • The 34rd Annual Ruidoso Oktoberfest, Ruidoso Convention lights and togetherness in the winter October 2018 Center 5pm-11pm Friday, noon to 11pm wonderland of Ruidoso. The parade route Saturday — The German festival was begins at the corner of Sudderth & Mechem 5-7 • USSSA Fall Brawl, Youth Baseball, dedicated to the fall harvest and to the and proceeds to the 700 block of Sudderth. Ruidoso. 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U Baseball region’s most famous product: beer. More info: Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Open Tournament. More info: Call Robert Tradesman and merchants came throughout Commerce, 575.257.7395 or Victor at 915.858.0665 Germany to join in the merry-making. In www.ruidosonow.com/festival-of-lights-2 contrast, here in Ruidoso we don’t consume 6 • The Aspenfest Festival will be held at near that amount of chickens, sausages, or 8 • Annual Ping Pong Tournament — Wingfield Park, in Midtown Ruidoso. On beer, but we make a good attempt at it and we Ruidoso Community Center, 11am-1pm. Saturday, October 6th immediately following have a lot of fun doing it! One- and two-day More info: Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, the parade, head up to Wingfield Park, a passes available. Tickets sold at the door. block away from Midtown to take part in all More info: Mark Doth, 575.257.9171 575.257.5030 kinds of great activities including wine and www.oktoberfestruidoso.com craft beer tasting, live local music, food by local and out of town vendors and a nice mix 31 • Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Wingfield January 2019 of crafters and artists of all types displaying Park. More info: Ruidoso Parks and Throughout the month • Ski Apache Terrain their work. Contact the Ruidoso Valley Recreation, 575.257.5030 Park Competitions. More info: 575.464.3600 Chamber of Commerce for more information www.skiapache.com at 575-257-7395 or [email protected] November 2018 26 • Ski Apache Adaptive Sports Benefit, 9-12 • Christmas Jubilee, Ruidoso 6-9pm, Ruidoso Convention Center —One 6 • The 2018 Trinity Site Tour, White Sands Convention Center Noon-6pm Friday, of the biggest fundraising events of the year! Missile Range 8am-2pm — The simplest way 10am-6pm Saturday, 11am-4 pm Sunday to get to the Trinity Site is to enter through There will be a silent and live auction, as well — Ruidoso’s favorite shopping experience! the Stallion Range Center Gate. The gate is as a cash bar. The Ruidoso community has Bring the kids and meet Santa. Shop five miles south of U.S. Highway 380, and 12 always supported this important fundraising for unique gifts and get a head start on miles east of San Antonio, NM. The event is event, so come out and feel good about Christmas. Admission is $2. Under 12 are free and open to the public. No reservations buying cool stuff. SAAS is a not-for-profit free. Active military are free with ID. required. More info: Alamogordo Chamber organization dedicated to teaching people More info: Peggy Whitmore: 575.336.1436, 575-437-6120 White Sands Missile Range with cognitive and physical disabilities to Jane Terrell: 575.937.2040 Public Affairs Office 575.678.1134 ski and snowboard. More info: Ski Apache www.wsmr.army.mil/ PAO/Trinity/ 22 • Ski Apache opens (tentative) — As the Adaptive Sports Program: 575.464.3193 6 • Aspenfest Rod Run and Car Show, country’s southernmost continuously open ski Ruidoso Downs Racetrack 8am-4pm — Hot area, Ski Apache offers the best warm-weather For the most up-to-date info on rods and classic cars on display! This event powder skiing in the world, with snowmaking these and other events, visit www. is in conjunction with Aspenfest Weekend. on 33% of the mountain. The slopes feature More info: Ron Dusche, 915.598.0621, a mix of wide beginner slopes, tough mogul visitruidoso.com or download our [email protected] runs, a huge bowl, nice cruising runs, and a NEW APP in the Apple App Store or www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest terrain park with jumps, tubes, and rails. The for Android. Wind Rider Zip Tour is also open! More info: 575.464.3600 or www.skiapache.com
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 19 Both Locations:
Hotel Ruidoso // 110 Chase Street // Downtown Ruidoso 1.866.734.5197 // 575.257.2007 // www.HotelRuidoso.net
Comfort Inn // 2709 Sudderth Drive // Downtown Ruidoso 1.866.859.5146 // 575.257.2770 // www.ComfortInnRuidoso.com
C ONVENIENT L Y L O C A T E D IN T H E Heart of Downtown Ruidoso! W I T HIN WAL K ING DIST A N C E TO C LUB S, REST AUR ANTS, SHOPS, GA L L E R IES, ENTERT A INMENT & MORE! Both Locations: RUIDOSO’S MIDTOWN DISTRICT THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE OFFERING A FUN & UNIQUE EXPERIENCE he New Mexico MainStreet Program is fueling the revitalization of Ruidoso’s Midtown District. We are excited to have been selected by the State to work towards building a stronger economy. TOur MainStreet District, which we call Ruidoso Midtown Association, truly is the heart of the Village and what we know is that when the heart is strong the rest of the Community will be strong.
Once a rugged Western experience. Yet at the same wonderful place for a family town tucked away in the time, it is not unusual to picnic or for a relaxing break Sierra Blanca Mountains, look up and see deer or elk from shopping. The Park is Ruidoso offers spectacular crossing the main road to go maintained by our Village Parks mountain views as well as down to the Rio Ruidoso for and Recreation Department cultural commodities special a cool drink of water. Fishing and they are extremely helpful to the Southwest. The shops within a hundred yards for those that want to have an Hotel Ruidoso // 110 Chase Street // Downtown Ruidoso that line the streets today from the road makes for an event there. offer us all a fun and unique awesome experience the whole 1.866.734.5197 // 575.257.2007 // www.HotelRuidoso.net shopping experience. Each family can enjoy. Terms like Ruidoso is a year round little shop seems to have a “Best Burger in Town” or destination location and we are theme of its own. From Wine “Best Outdoor Retailer” are proud to share the beauty of to Tea Tastings, Art Galleries, congruent with the type of the environment we treasure. Restaurants, Jewelry, Leather, merchants that create the local While you are visiting us, we T-Shirts, Hiking Gear, Candy business stores. hope you will relax and enjoy Stores, Local Entertainment all that we have to offer. Check and Dress Shops, there truly is Right off Sudderth Drive, on out our MainStreet District, a lot to take in. Center Street is our central enjoy some local unique dining hub for parties and festivals, experiences, and be sure to The pedestrian style district Wingfield Park. It hosts a drop by our Visitor Center to creates a wonderful bustle large covered pavilion, a great let us help tailor your activities when the streets are full of playground area with a larger to create the vacation you people enjoying the whole than life xylophone. It is a deserve.
Comfort Inn // 2709 Sudderth Drive // Downtown Ruidoso 1.866.859.5146 // 575.257.2770 // www.ComfortInnRuidoso.com
C ONVENIENT L Y L O C A T E D IN T H E Heart of Downtown Ruidoso! W I T HIN WAL K ING DIST A N C E TO C LUB S, REST AUR ANTS, SHOPS, GA L L E R IES, ENTERT A INMENT & MORE! Shop MIDTOWN
The Perfect Place for Corporate
Meetings & Also showing a wide selection of pottery, Other Artists represented SanctuaryON THE RIVER rugs, artifacts, metal art, music, and more... at Mountain Arts: James Tsoodle Executive Retreats Tim Cox B.C. Nowlin Michael McCullough
Gordon Snidow
Also showing a wide selection of pottery, Other Artists represented Also showing a wide selection of pottery, OtherDianeOther Artists WhiteheadArtists representedrepresented Also showing a wide selection of pottery, at Mountainat Mountain Arts: Arts: rugs, artifacts, metalrugs, art, artifacts, music, metal and art, more... music, and more... Carlaat Mountain Romero Arts: Full service event facilitation & catering rugs,Also artifacts, showing metal a wide art, selection music, ofand pottery, more... Other ArtistsJames representedJames Tsoodle Tsoodle 2530 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 • (575)257-9748 • 10am-6pmJames Daily Tsoodle atTim Mountain Cox B.C. Arts: Nowlin Variety of indoor & outdoor meeting space rugs, artifacts, metal art, music, and more... MichaelTim CoxMcCullough B.C. Nowlin TimJames Cox Tsoodle B.C. Nowlin GordonMichael Snidow McCullough Michael McCullough State-of-the-art A/V set-up Tim CoxDiane B.C. Whitehead Nowlin GordonGordon Snidow Snidow Michael Carla McCullough Romero GordonDiane Diane SnidowWhitehead Whitehead 2530 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 • (575)257-9748 • 10am-6pm Daily DianeCarla Whitehead CarlaRomero Romero Carla Romero 207 Eagle Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-630-1111 25302530 Sudderth Sudderth Drive Drive • • Ruidoso, Ruidoso, NM 88345 88345 • •(575)257 (575)257-9748-9748 • 10am • 10am-6pm -Daily6pm Daily 2530 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 • (575)257-9748 • 10am-6pm Daily SanctuaryOnTheRiver.com
Galleria West RUIDOSO One of Ruidoso's Oldest Jewelry MIDTOWN ASSOCIATION & Gift Shops
Native American Made Jewelry, Po ery, & Dreamcatchers Locally Made Crosses & Metal Art Handmade Damascus Knives Exclusive Lines: Willow Tree, Bearfoots, Mill Creek MATT INGRAM June 23-24 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected] 2538 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345 2018 575-257-4560 galleriawest.us RuidosoMidtown.com
™ 22 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 A Proud Member of Shop MIDTOWN New Mexico MainStreet
New Mexico Green Chile, Beer & Wine Chile the Kid was started by Ruidoso Midtown Event guests will receive a free Chile the Kid Pint Association to become a must-attend event for or Wine Glass, with admission to the festival. wine and beer enthusiasts in New Mexico and We aim to make this an educational experience, across the South West. Sponsored by City Bank, where participants can sample a wide selection Chile the Kid Festival will benefit non-profits & of brands and styles. local businesses. The goal is to bring together the community for three days of fun with horse racing, craft beer, wine, green chile, local AUGUST 3-5 merchants, and live entertainment. Ruidoso Downs Race Track FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY AUGUST 3 AUGUST 4 AUGUST 5 per VIP NIGHT $ person $ 15 (presale) $ per 20 $ per person per person person 25 20 (at door)
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 23 SHOPPING, DINING & WATERING HOLES in RUIDOSO ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE, ONE STOP AT A TIME!
Shopping Dining Can’t Stop Smokin’ Unique and amazing shopping 418 Mechem Dr. Asian 575.630.0000 experiences await you in The Great Wall of China 2913 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, New Mexico! Dickie’s Barbecue Pit * 575.257.2522 Midtown, the main shopping 26158 Hwy. 70 W district, is located on Sudderth 575.378.0096 Drive. Enjoy the many Bakeries & Delis specialty boutiques, quaint Albertson’s Marketplace * Buffets 721 Mechem Dr. eateries, and souvenir shops Gathering of Nations Buffet 575.257.4014 as you stroll the streets of Inn of the Mountain Gods * Ruidoso. This area is especially 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Cornerstone Bakery Café * famous for its shops featuring Mescalero 1712 Sudderth Dr. 800.545.9011 original items made by local 575.257.1842 craftsmen and artisans. Walmart Supercenter Bakery * Coffee Shops, Other shopping areas can 1800 West Hwy. 70 W Teahouses & Cafes be found throughout the Ruidoso Downs 12th Street Coffee Sudderth and Mechem 575.378.8050 410 Twelfth St, Carrizozo Drive areas. Also, the Billy 575.648.4299 the Kid Scenic Byway offers Bar-B-Que many unique shopping Apache Tee Restaurant * Chef Shawn’s Eatery opportunities as you visit Inn of the Mountain Gods 2415 Sudderth Dr. Hondo Valley, historic 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., 575.257.2433 Mescalero Lincoln, Capitan and 800.545.9011 Carrizozo.
Whatever your desire — casual browsing or serious shopping — you don’t want to leave Ruidoso empty-handed!
™ 24 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 Lincoln County Grill * 2717 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.7669
Log Cabin Restaurant * 1074 Mechem Dr. 575.258.5029
Oso Grill Smokey Bear Blvd. and Hwy. 48, Capitan 575.354.2327
Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room * 441 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso Cornerstone Bakery Café * Casual Dining 575.808.8456 1712 Sudderth Dr. Billy the Kid Restaurant and Schlotzsky’s * 575.257.1842 Grill, Ruidoso Downs * 2812 Sudderth 1461 Hwy. 70 E, Ruidoso Downs 575.257.7811 Old Barrel Tea Company * 575.378.4431 2402 Sudderth Dr. 575.315.0999 Smokey B’s at Apache Casino * Broken Arrow Tap House 25845 Hwy. 70 W, Mescalero Inn of the Mountain Gods * 575.464.7059 Sacred Grounds Coffee 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., & Tea House * Mescalero Smokey Bear Restaurant 2704 Sudderth Dr. 1.800.545.9011 310 Smokey Bear Blvd. 575.257.2273 575.354.2557 Chef Lupe’s Starbucks Coffee * 1101 Sudderth Dr. Subway * 2722 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.4687 148 Sudderth Dr. & 1129 575.630.0096 Mechem Cree Meadows Country Club * 575.630.0251 The Cork & Kettle * 301 Country Club Dr. 2801 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.9186 The Quarters Bar & Grill 575.257.6112 2535 Sudderth www.thecorkandkettle.com El Corral Café 575.257.9535 511 Main Street, Corona Tina’s Café 575.849.1238 522 Sudderth Dr. Catering 575.257.8930 Farley’s Food Fun & Pub * Can’t Stop Smokin’ 1200 Mechem Dr. 418 Mechem Village Buttery * 575.258.5676 575.630.0000 2107 Sudderth 575.257.9251 Four Winds Cornerstone Bakery Café * 101 S. Central, Carrizozo 1712 Sudderth Dr. Viva LLC 575.648.2964 575.257.1842 2811 Sudderth 575.808.8181 Hall of Flame Burgers Dream Catcher Café * 2500 Sudderth Dr. 2629 Sudderth Dr. Zocca Coffee & Tea 575.257.9987 575.802.2222 1129 Mechem Dr. Hidden Tap 575.258.1445 K-Bob’s Steakhouse * 2408 Sudderth Dr. 157 US 70 * Designates Chamber Member 575.257.0497 575.378.0025
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 25 Nana’s Yummy Cupcakes Schlotzsky’s * 2314 Sudderth Dr. 2812 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.0074 575.257.7811 Sabor * Subway * 2526 Sudderth 148 Sudderth Dr. & 1129 575.630.0070 Mechem 575.630.0251 Simple Sugars 2722 Sudderth Dr. The Quarters Bar & Grill 575.315.2012 2535 Sudderth 575.257.9535 Sweet Retreat 2501 Sudderth Dr. Village Buttery * 575.257.5500 2107 Sudderth McDonald’s 575.257.9251 TCBY * 144 Sudderth Dr. Located inside Schlotzsky’s 575.257.7547 Desserts 2812 Sudderth Buffet’s Candies * 575.257.7822 Paul’s New Mexican Take-Out 1925 Sudderth Dr. Hwy. 380 W. Carrizozo 575.257.5669 Distinctive Dining 575.648.2885 Flying J Ranch Chuckwagon Cinnabon * Supper & Western Show * Porky’s 2812 Sudderth Highway 48, 1½ miles past 2306-2 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.7822 Ski Apache turnoff 575.257.0544 575.336.4330 or 888.468.3595 www.flyngjranch.com Smokey’s Country Market 116 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan 575.354.2219 Fast Food, Takeout & Delivery Sonic Drive-In Anaheim Jack’s 102 Sudderth Dr. 1097 Mechem Dr. 575.257.4787 575.808.8340 Taco Bell Brewer’s / Shell Stations 654 Sudderth 418 Sudderth Dr. & 1 Ski Run Rd. 575.257.4246 575.257.0845 & 575.336.2325 The Kid Cafe Fudge • Divinity • Popcorn Chisum 32/Hub City * 1203 Mecham Dr. Pinon Candy • Caramels Convenience Store 575.258.3616 Pecan Brittle • Pecan Rolls 101 Sun Valley Rd., Alto And so much more! 575.336.4046 Fine Dining Ellis Store County Inn Club Gas Hwy. 380 MM 98, Lincoln 1137 Mechem Dr. 800.653.6460 575.258.3211 Michael J’s Italian Restaurant * Kentucky Fried Chicken 601 Mechem Drive 331 Sudderth 575.257.9559 575.257.2119
™ 26 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 El Paisano 442 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan 575.354.2206
El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant 721 Mechem Dr. 575.257.0279 burgers & brew Peña’s Place 7 2963 Sudderth Dr. 1097 Mechem Dr. 575.257.4135 575.808.8340 Grill Caliente * 2800 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0224 The Dolan House Jorge’s Café Hwy. 380, Lincoln 2064 W. Hwy. 70 575.653.4670 575.378.9804 The Wortley Hotel Hwy. 380, Lincoln La Hacienda 575.653.4300 340 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0266 Tinnie Silver Dollar * 28 miles east of Ruidoso, Tinnie, NM La Sierra 575.653.4425 100 Lake Shore Dr., Alto 575.336.4673 Wendell’s Domino’s Pizza * Inn of the Mountain Gods * Old Road Restaurant 1717 Sudderth Dr. 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, 692 Old Road, Mescalero 575.257.3030 Mescalero 575.464.4674 877.277.4577 Michael J’s Italian Restaurant * Ole Taco 601 Mechem Dr. Mexican 319 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.9559 Casa Blanca * 575.257.5040 501 Mechem Dr. Pizza Hut * 575.257.2495 Pizza & Italian 725 Sudderth Dr. Café Rio 575.257.5161 Chileo’s 2547 Sudderth Dr. 135 Hwy. 70, Ruidoso Downs 575.257.7746 575.378.4033
Comal 2117 Sudderth Dr. 575.258.1397
Disco Taco 141 W. Hwy. 70 575.378.4224
El Camino Nuevo * 1025 Mechem Dr. 575.258.4312 * Designates Chamber Member
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 27 Vinny’s Italian Cucina 2703 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5753
Steak & Seafood Cattle Baron * 657 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.9355
K-Bob’s Steakhouse * 157 W. Highway 70 575.378.0025
The Rancher’s Steak & Seafood Cree Meadows Country Club * 2823 Sudderth Dr. 301 Country Club Dr. Wine Shopping 575.257.7540 575.257.9186 Albertson’s Marketplace * Large selection of local & national wines. Texas Club Grill & Bar * Farley’s Food Fun & Pub * 721 Mechem Dr 212 Metz Dr. 1200 Mechem Dr. 575.257.4014 575.258.3325 575.258.5676 Eagle Ranch Pistachio Groves/ Heart of the Desert Pistachios Vegetarian/Vegan Hidden Tap and Wines * Grill Caliente * 2408 Sudderth Dr. Wine tasting, pistachios, gifts, 2800 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.0497 and gift baskets. 575.630.0224 575.434.0035 No Scum Allowed Saloon www.HeartoftheDesert.com Watering Holes 933 White Oaks Ave. White Oaks, NM The Cork & Kettle * Wine tasting, wine accessories, 325.513.9338 Bars & Nightlife specialty foods and unique gifts. Anaheim Jack’s 2801 Sudderth Dr. 1097 Mechem Dr. Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room * 575.257.6112 575.808.8340 441 Mechem Dr. www.thecorkandkettle.com 575.808.8456 Broken Arrow Tap House at The Cellar Uncorked the Inn of the Mountain Gods * Sacred Grounds Wine tasting 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero Coffee & Tea House * 2332 Sudderth Dr. 800.545.9011 2704 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0037 575.257.2273 www.rellenobros.com Casa Blanca * Noisy Water Winery * 501 Mechem Dr. The Quarters Bar & Grill 575.257.2495 Wine Tasting, handmade New 2535 Sudderth Dr. Mexico cheeses, and other products. Club Gas 575.257.9535 2342 Sudderth Dr. 1137 Mechem Dr. 575.257.9335 www.noisywaterwinery.com 575.258.3211 Tall Pines Beer & Wine Garden 2213 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0327 Tularosa Vineyards * Wine tasting and wine accessories. 575.585.2260 Win, Place & www.tularosavineyards.com Show 2516 Sudderth Dr. Walgreens 575.257.9982 Large selection of local * Designates and national wines. Chamber 138 Sudderth Dr. Member 575.257.0054
™ 28 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 575-257-9355 575-258-5676 657 Sudderth Dr. 1200 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 Ruidoso, NM 88345 www.cattlebaron.com www.farleyspub.com FAMILY FUN & ACTIVITIES
* Bowling: Ruidoso Bowling * Hiking and Camping: Smokey Bear Historical Park: Center, 1202 Mechem, behind Smokey Bear Ranger Station North of Ruidoso in Capitan. Farley’s. 575.258.3557 901 Mechem Dr. Visitor Center dedicated to the 575.257.4095 education of forest fire Disc Golf: Free. Located on prevention; gravesite of Smokey Resort Drive off Grindstone Kids’ Corral: Located in Two Bear. 575.354.2748 Canyon Road. 575.257.5030 Rivers Park (next to the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce) * Flying J Ranch: Hwy. 48, 1.5 Tennis Courts: White Mountain 575.257.3868 miles North of Ski Apache turnoff. Sports Complex, 107 Sierra 575.336.4330. www.flyingjranch.com Kids Fit & Fun: Blanca Dr. Public tennis 2710 Sudderth Dr. courts, 500 block of Sudderth. * Funtrackers: 700 block of Sudderth Dr., next to Pizza Hut. 575.415.4044 575.257.5030 Go-carts, water bumper-boats, arcade and miniature golf. Skate Park: Off White Two Rivers Park: Playground 575.257.3275 Mountain Dr., Ruidoso’s only and picnic area next to the river, skateboard park. 575.257.5030 located on Sudderth Dr. next * Grindstone Stables: to the Chamber of Commerce. Kids Konnection: Playground, Midtown Carriage Rides, 575.257.5030 Sleigh Rides (seasonal). located behind schools on White 575.257.2241 Mountain Dr. 575.257.5030 Wingfield Park www.grindstonestables.com Playground, trails, and picnic Public Swimming Pool: Horseback Riding Stables: 500 block of Sudderth Dr. area. Center St. & Wingfield Reservations recommended. 575.257.5030 St. off Sudderth in Midtown. Bonito Stables, 575.354.2778; 575.257.5030 Inn of the Mountain Gods * Seeping Springs Trout Lake: Stables, 575.464.7424; Hwy. 70, 4 miles east of the * Winter Park: Tubing and Grindstone Stables, racetrack; paddleboats and trout sledding area at the base of 575.257.2241 fishing. 575.378.4216 Ski Run Road. Giant tubes, * The Hubbard Museum of a Kidz Korral and snack bar. Sierra Cinema: American West: Hwy. 70, east 575.336.7079. of the race track. 575.378.4142 721 Mechem Dr. www.ruidosowinterpark.com www.hubbardmuseum.org 575.257.9444 * Designates Chamber Member
™ 30 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 BIKING, HIKING & HORSEBACK RIDING
utdoor adventure and natural beauty are at the heart of what makes the Ruidoso area unique. We are blessed with an expansive and diverse Trail System around Ruidoso and in the Lincoln National Forest. The well marked and extremely accessible trails offer something for just about everyone, with many of the Otrailheads starting just minutes away from the modern conveniences of downtown Ruidoso. From the casual hikers to the intrepid backpackers in search of solitude and grand vistas, and the horseback riders reconnecting with the southwest, to the adventure-driven mountain bikers riding the purpose built exhilarating mountain bike trails and the fast, flowing adrenaline-fueled downhill bike trail, the Ruidoso area trail system has something for everyone.
The multi-use trail system at that travel past the water tank near 575-257-4095 on trail conditions Grindstone Lake was designed the highest point in the trail system and always let someone know where by the International Mountain or shuttling by car up to Catron you’re going before you set out. Bicycling Association (IMBA) Road. The top of the downhill and consists of over 14 miles of trail has a number of signs posted The 25,000 acre Fort Stanton- trails open to mountain biking, alerting riders that the trail ahead is Snowy River Cave National hiking and horseback riding. The technical and should only be ridden Conservation Area is managed by Grindstone Canyon Loop is 6.1 by skilled riders. There are no the BLM and includes over 90 miles miles of single track around the hikers allowed on the downhill trail. of sustainable trails for mountain lake. For an awesome view and a In addition, Cedar Creek has over biking, hiking and horseback riding. little more of a challenge, take the 10 miles of mountain bike trails on Located at an elevation of 6,200 to Alfred Hale Connector up to the the north side of Cedar Creek Road 6,800, slightly lower than the Village Grindstone Mesa and Grindstone and over 5 miles on the south side of Ruidoso, the Fort Stanton Trails Ridge where you’ll find awesome, of the road called the Jerryatric Trail allow for mountain biking in the purpose-built, single-track trails System. area all year long. The single track that flow and make Grindstone so trails travel through pinyon/juniper much fun to ride. The 12 Hours in In addition to the trails close landscape with incredible views of the Wild West Mountain Bike Event to town, the White Mountain both Sierra Blanca and the Capitan organized by Zia Rides takes place Wilderness in the Lincoln National Mountains. here each year in April. Forest just north of Ruidoso has many wonderful hiking and Stop by the Ruidoso Valley The Cedar Creek area has some of horseback riding trails. Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Ruidoso’s newest trails including bicycles are not allowed in the Center at 720 Sudderth Drive for a Downhill Trail that rivals any Wilderness. These trails are more trail maps and directions. All in other trail in the Southwest. This remote and isolated. Contact the all, with near perfect four-season intermediate to difficult trail is Smokey Bear Ranger Station at riding and hiking temperatures complete with rock gardens and and unparalleled natural beauty, jumps during an awesome 1.3-mile Ruidoso is the place to go for descent. The trail can be accessed outdoor adventure! by climbing up other nearby trails
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 31 Trail # Trail Name Miles AREA MAP: 15 Scenic 0.6 19 Southfork 6.0 HIKING TRAILS 22 Mills 4.7 25 Crest 21.7 NOTE: It is the responsibility of the hiker to obtain more detailed information. Please visit the Smokey Bear Ranger Station • 901 Mechem Dr. • 575.257.4095 33 Bluefront 5.2 35 Aspen 2.4 36 Bonita 4.6 37 Little Bonita 4.6 39 Argentina 2.5 44 Three River 5.6 49 Barber Ridge 4.0 50 Doherty Ridge 4.2 53 Water Canyon 3.9 55 Church Mtn 2.0 78 Lookout 1.0
™ 32 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 CEDAR CREEK TRAILS difficulty for mountain bikes due on bringing your own. Located within Ruidoso, NM along to steep climbs and descents with ALL PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH Cedar Creek Rd. are approximately narrow treads. It is considered easy 13 miles of custom made and/or difficulty for hiking and horseback Narrative improved pedestrian and mountain riding. There are no corrals for This trail system is generally rated biking trails for which hiking and horses or other pack animals in excellent by all users for scenery horseback riding are also permitted. the area. The DOWNHILL Trail and interest. Forested in parts with is exclusively designed for ONLY lovely open meadows and views of Access mountain bikes and offers advanced Sierra Blanca abound throughout There are three main trailheads trail designs including jumps. It the system. Short and long loops in the area. To access the Cedar travels downhill only and can be are available. Creek North trails, parking is accessed via the Cedar Creek Ridge approximately 200’ from the trail (T120). Please keep in mind that your intersection of Mechem and Cedar average elevation is approximately Creek Road. 100’ further along Facilities 7,500’ and at these elevations it can Cedar Creek Rd. is the parking for Restrooms are available at either be hot in the summer and cold and the Fitness and southern trails. To the Cedar Creek Picnic Area or Sam icy in the winter. access the downhill trail quickly, Tobias Campground when open to the public – summer months. AS ALWAYS, LET SOMEONE parking is available at the water KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. towers along 214 Catron Dr. No other developed features are available in the area. Be sure to Use PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK The area is open all year but snow IN to leave your public lands better and icy conditions may be present than you found them. There are in the winter months. Trails in facilities for WATER at the picnic Biking Hiking Horseback this area are considered moderate area and camp site when open. Plan Riding
Length Trail # Trail Name (miles) Uses Allowed 90 Fitness 1.3 120 Cedar Creek Ridge 1.6 120A Lower Cedar Creek 1.5 120B Connecor 0.1 120C Beginner Loop 1.1 120D Upper Cut 0.4 120E Upper Cedar Creek 3.4 120F Downhill Bike 1.3 121 Lower Jerryatrics 2.2 121A Upper Jerryatrics 3.5
Please call or visit the Smokey Bear Ranger District in Ruidoso at (575) 257-4095 for more information. GRINDSTONE LAKE may be present in the winter scenery and interest. Forested TRAILS months. Trails in this area are in parts with lovely open considered moderate difficulty meadows and views of Sierra Located within Ruidoso, NM for mountain bikes due to Blanca abound throughout the at and around Grindstone Lake steep climbs and descents with system. Short and long loops are approximately 14 miles narrow treads. It is considered are available. of custom built mountain easy difficulty for hiking and biking trails for which hiking horseback riding. There are no Please keep in mind that and horseback riding are also corrals for horses or other pack your average elevation is permitted. animals in the area. approximately 7,500’ and at these elevations it can be hot in Access Facilities the summer and cold and icy in There is one main trailhead Restrooms are available at the the winter. for all of the trails at this Grindstone Lake parking area. site. Take Carrizo Canyon No other developed features Rd (the road leading to the are available in the area. Be AS ALWAYS, LET SOMEONE Inn of the Mountain Gods) sure to PACK OUT WHAT KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. to Grindstone Canyon Rd. YOU PACK IN to leave your Turn left onto Resort road and public lands better than you follow the signs to Grindstone found them. There are no Lake. Once at the lake, park in facilities for WATER at the site the upper parking lot to access so bring your own. the trailhead. Narrative Biking Hiking Horseback Use This trail system is generally Riding The area is open all year but rated excellent by all users for snow and icy conditions Length Trail # Trail Name (miles) Uses Allowed 94 Alfred Hale Connector 2.3 95 Grindstone Mesa Loop 3.1 96 Grindstone Canyon Loop 6.1 97 Grindstone Ridge 3.3 98 Grindstone Connector 1.7
Please call or visit the Smokey Bear Ranger District in Ruidoso at (575) 257-4095 for more information. Make your reservations now for a day or evening at the Ruidoso Jockey Club PUBLIC WELCOME Enjoy an exciting day at the races or indulge yourself in our fine dining restaurant. Opening May 4 for dining and May 25 for live racing. 575-378-4446 www.ruidosojockeyclub.com and like us on Facebook Mention this ad and receive a free appetizer with your visit
Galleria West
1st Place Winner Best Gift Shop 2017
Native American Made Jewelry, Po ery, & Dreamcatchers Locally Made Crosses & Metal Art Handmade Damascus Knives Exclusive Lines: Willow Tree, Bearfoots, Mill Creek
One of Ruidoso's Oldest Jewelry & Gift Shops
Schedule your tee time online for the best rates!
2538 Sudderth Dr. | Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4560 galleriawest.us www.thelinksatsierrablanca.com
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 35 GAMING FUN IN RUIDOSO FEELING LUCKY?? New Games at including two vehicle giveaways drawings and contests are held (Memorial Day and Labor Day) for patrons 50 years or older. along with lots of bonus cash and free play promotions for Billy’s Sports Book is inside the players. casino and offers horse racing simulcasts from race tracks Billy the Kid Casino offers located throughout the world. slot machines, video poker Live wagering on simulcast and video blackjack. There racing is available year-round, are special “hot seat” drawings including the Kentucky Derby, for members of the casino’s Preakness, Belmont Stakes, Visitors to Ruidoso Downs Rewards’ Club. New players Saratoga, Del Mar, and the will be delighted that the that sign up for our program Breeder’s Cup. For more Billy the Kid Casino, located can get $20 in free slot play information, call 575.378.4431. adjacent to the Ruidoso instantly and are eligible for Downs Race Track, installed special promos year ‘round. Casino Apache 100 new slot machines prior Located on Hwy. 70, Casino to the opening of horse racing Every Saturday night Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill features Apache Travel Center offers season Memorial Day weekend. 25,000 square feet of gaming These new slot machines are a steak special with a choice of Prime Rib or Ribeye, baked action that includes almost among the latest games from 500 slot and video poker Aristocrat, Bally’s and other potato, vegetable and Texas machines, as well as 10 table major gaming suppliers with Toast for $14.95 per person. popular titles such as Buffalo No reservations are required, games featuring blackjack, Gold, Wicked Winnings and 5 and children are welcome. Also, roulette, three-card poker, Dragons. there is a $500 cash drawing in and Let It Ride. The Casino the casino every Saturday night Apache Travel Center features “We’re investing in our casino at 9pm. a convenience store with a floor to make the gaming variety of snacks and fresh experience more fun and Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill coffee selections, as well as profitable for slot players,” features food specials every discount gas prices and diesel General Manager Jeff True week including a “Senior refueling. Laundry and shower said. “We also have some Special” on Wednesdays that facilities are available for coincides with Seniors’ Day exciting promotions scheduled commercial truck drivers. for the casino this summer in the casino when special
™ 36 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RESORT & CASINO Conveniently located in the Golf Digest’s “Top 40 Casino Golf Nations Buffet, which features an mountains just above Ruidoso in Greens” is fun yet challenging for array of freshly prepared international Mescalero, New Mexico, the Inn of golfers of all skill levels. favorites such as Asian, Mexican, the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Italian and classic American cuisine, is your ideal mountain adventure One of the greatest attractions of or head over to Big Game Sports getaway. With the breathtaking Inn of the Mountain Gods is the Bar, conveniently located directly backdrop of the Sierra Blanca, beside recreational activities the property inside the casino, for a burger and pristine Lake Mescalero, and offering offers that go beyond the typical ice-cold brew. Or, indulge your taste cooler temperatures than the desert resort experience. The Mescalero buds at Wendell’s Steak and Seafood below, this oasis has something to Apache Tribe reservation boasts Restaurant for the finest breakfast, offer any traveler to the Southwest some of the finest bull elk, cow elk, lunch, or dinner Inn of the Mountain — whether you are looking to black bear, and turkey hunting in Gods has to offer. Grab a pint at slow things down with a relaxing North America. Experience the Broken Arrow Tap Room where you mountain escape or ready for an majesty of the tribe’s culture during a can choose from dozens of craft beers action-packed, adrenaline-charged Big Game Hunt, or hone your skills on tap. Be sure to grab a nightcap at adventure. at the year-round sporting clay range. Wendell’s Lounge overlooking the Plus, with an annual stock of nearly incredible Lake Mescalero with live Thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies 20,000 trout, Lake Mescalero offers music including light jazz, classical have met their match at Ski Apache, ideal fishing conditions in the spring guitar, and gentle piano, or get the Inn of the Mountain Gods’ sister and summer. party started at Club 49. resort, with the Apache Wind Rider Zip Tour. Ski Apache is already And don’t forget to take advantage Whether you’re traveling in a known for being the nation’s of the surrounding trails for a great group, with family or solo, Inn southern-most continually operating day of hiking or even some horseback of the Mountain Gods is well ski resort, but the Apache Wind riding. Additionally, guests can rent equipped to handle any size party. Rider Zip Tour brings a whole new kayaks and paddle boats to get some The resort casino presents award- rush to the ski area. The three-span exercise while taking in the beauty of winning accommodations with 273 zip line tour is the highest in the Lake Mescalero. luxuriously appointed guest rooms United States standing at 11,500 and suites decorated in calming earth feet in elevation above the Apache When the sun goes down, heat things tones to complement its tranquil Bowl. The adrenaline-charged, one- up with live music and the ultra-cool surroundings. Inn of the Mountain of- a-kind zip line experience covers vibe of Club 49, inside the casino. Or Gods offers standard, superior and more than 8,900 feet in total length check out the 2,000-seat event center, luxury rooms, or deluxe, executive, and allows riders to fully take in the which hosts some of the biggest grand, royal and presidential suites. beauty of the surrounding Lincoln headliners and up-and-comers from A convention center, with theater- National forest and Sierra Blanca across the nation. style seating for up to 3,000 people mountain peak from an unparalleled and technological capabilities to suit 360-degree aerial view. What’s more, Traveling with kids? Great! Besides almost any need, is also available to the zip line features the patented all of the outdoor fun, Inn of the accommodate any special event. ZipTour trolley, which allows riders Mountain Gods has an arcade to control their speed and overall located behind the concierge desk Owned and operated by the ride experience. Apache Wind Rider in the grand lobby. The arcade offers Mescalero Apache Tribe, Inn of the Zip Tour offers a total mountain numerous games such as Fast & Mountain Gods Resort & Casino exploration tour, top-to-bottom, in Furious racing, pool, and air hockey. presents the perfect getaway for approximately one hour. Plus, Inn of the Mountain Gods every traveler, from the adventure offers a summer activities program enthusiast to the guest looking to For guests looking to enjoy the crisp just for kids from Memorial Day enjoy life in the slow lane. mountain air, mild weather and weekend to Labor Day weekend. clear blue skies, Inn of the Mountain Every Saturday kids can be dropped Gods Resort & Casino features an off for fully supervised indoor and For more information about 18-hole championship golf course outdoor activities, games, and arts Inn of the Mountain Gods nestled in the towering pines of the and crafts. Resort & Casino, please call Lincoln National Forest. The course 800.545.6040 or visit the website is designed by renowned golf course To stay fueled during a day of at www.InnoftheMountainGods. architect Ted Robinson, but don’t activities, Inn of the Mountain com. For special motorcoach be deceived by the course’s beauty. Gods offers a sumptuous selection group rates contact cmeeks@ With a tricky island fairway and of dining establishments. Grab a innofthemountaingods.com. fast-breaking greens, the course voted delicious meal at the Gathering of
Photo courtesy of INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS RUIDOSO DOWNS RACE TRACK & CASINO A THRILL EVERY SECOND OF THE SUMMER
here’s a new vibe this $3 million All American Futurity; AB Quintanilla Y Electro Kumbia summer at Ruidoso the richest two-year-old horse All Stars; July 27th is Zia Festival TDowns. The track and race in the world. Attendance on Weekend with special stakes races adjacent casino have been that final day is annually around children’s activities; and an all new purchased by a new ownership 25,000 race fans. During the season “Chile the Kid® Beer and Wine group that are rejuvenating this Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses Festival” presented by CityBank on iconic summer playground. will race each Friday, Saturday and Aug 3-5. Sunday starting at 1 pm. “There’s only one Ruidoso Downs,” For racing fans the triple-crown the track’s new general manager “The track is going through some of Quarter Horse racing starts Jeff True remarked. “The owners fan-friendly renovations and with the Ruidoso Futurity and have a vested interest as horsemen infrastructure improvements,” Derby June 8-10, followed by the and businessmen and are on a True said. “Plus we’ve added 100 Rainbow Futurity/Derby July 20- mission to make improvements in new slot machines in the casino 22 and the All American Futurity every aspect of its operation. The and we have some exciting new Derby on Labor Day weekend goal is to ensure that horse racing promotions that will be fun and September 1-3. Each of these triple continues at Ruidoso Downs for entertaining for all sorts of fans.” crown events are preceded by time decades and that the competition trials two weeks prior, and those on the track is fair and honest to Parking and general admission to the days are annually among the best horse owners and horse players.” horse races are free and families are racing days of the summer. encouraged to come enjoy the fun Ruidoso Downs will feature fun atmosphere. Among the scheduled There are lots of ways to enjoy the and action every weekend of the promotions for the summer we races. There is grandstand seating summer. The 15-week season starts have a “Red Raider Weekend” with for an up-close view of the horses Memorial weekend and culminates a concert by Flatland Cavalry June coming down the stretch just a few on Labor Day, Monday September 1-3; a “Mexican Fiesta” June 23rd feet away, and there is table seating 3rd with the annual running of the with a car show and concert by and service in the comfort of the Turf Club. Reservations are not required but suggested at 575- 378-4140. There is also limited free seating on the track apron.
For complete information about Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Billy the Kid Casino, visit www.raceruidoso.com, the Ruidoso Downs Facebook page, and you can follow Ruidoso Downs news updates on Twitter at @RuiPressBox. See you on the mountain! 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS WWW.RACERUIDOSO.COM MAY JULY
25-28 RUIDOSO FUTURITY AND DERBY TRIALS 6-8 RAINBOW FUTURITY AND DERBY TRIALS Jeep Compass Giveaway in Billy the Kid Casino First 500 Fans each day receive free t-shirt 13-15 ZIA FESTIVAL TRIALS
JUNE 20-22 RAINBOW FUTURITY AND DERBY FINALS/CORONA CARTEL 1-3 MOUNTAIN TOP QH TRIALS/DASH FOR SPEED STAKES/FIRST LADY HANDICAP 27-29 ZIA FUTURITY-DERBY FINAL/ZIA 870 “Red Raider Weekend” Saturday Night Concert: Flatland Cavalry CHAMPIONSHIP BY JJ/SIERRA STARLET/BOBBY CRENSHAW MEMORIAL SIERRA BLANCA 8-10 RUIDOSO FUTURITY/DERBY FINALS HANDICAP/ROAD RUNNER/LINCOLN HANDICAP MOUNTAIN TOP TB TRIALS/MR. JESS LAND OF ENCHANTMENT HANDICAP PERRY STAKES Trade Show with NM Products/Children’s Activities Belmont Simulcast and Handicapping Contest
15-17 ADEQUAN DERBY CHALLENGE TRIALS/ AUGUST MOUNTAIN TB FINAL RUIDOSO SPRINT HANDICAP 3-5 MR. JET MOORE HANDICAP CITY BANK Father’s Day Weekend-$1 Concessions on Sunday PRESENTS “CHILE THE KID” BEER & WINE FESTIVAL 22-24 MOUNTAIN TOP TB FINAL Mexican Fiesta Weekend/Car Show 10-12 RIO GRANDE SENOR/SENORITA FUTURITY Concert by AB Quintanilla Y Eleckto Kumbia All Stars TRIALS/BRIGAND STAKES “Back to School” Backpack Giveaway 29-JULY 1 HIGHEASTERJET HANDICAP 4th of July Weekend 17-19 ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY AND DERBY TRIALS
24-26 FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND
31-SEPT 3 ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY AND DERBY/ALL AMERICAN JUVENILE BILLY THE KID HANDICAP/ GOVERNORS HANDICAP/TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS RIO GRANDE FINAL/ALL AMERICAN GOLD CUP/ FIRST DOWN DASH BILL REED MEMORIAL
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 39 ™ 40 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 41 Peter Hurd Mural Artesia Public Library
Art Trail of the Southwest.
artesiachamber.com
ARTESIA, NM Eddy County Art in Fair & Rodeo the Park ANNUAL EVENTS Last Week in July Third Weekend in October Smokin’on the Pecos Red Dirt Balloons & BBQ Championship Black Gold Festival Tunes Festival Last Weekend in June Last Weekend in August First Weekend in November Fourth of July Clays Crusher Main Event Celebration Fun Shoot Car Show & Cruise July 4th Third Weekend in September Returning March 2019 Your Own Peace of the Mountains
Rates starting at 112.50/night* *based on availability
• Unbeatable Mountain Views • Indoor Pool/Whirlpool • • Tennis Courts/Workout Facitlity •Full Kitchen/Fireplace • ...and so much more! C T ! 866. 6 .8222
.8664 . VSGUI
COTTAGE CENTRAL CABINS THE HEART OF RUIDOSO
Winter Hours THURSDAY-MONDAY 10AM - 6PM DISCOVER RUIDOSO
PLAY AND STAY WITH US. If you re looking for a romantic weekend getaway for two or bringing the We also have family, we re perfect for you with our delightful one bedroom cottages fresh-made fudge! and studio cabins. After fun-fi lled days (and nights ) of hiking, biking, fi shing, golfi ng, shopping, casino or gallery hopping . . . you will leave Ruidoso with unforgettble memories! 616 SUDDERTH DR. 575.257.0190 575-257-0740 • www.cottagecentralcabinsnm.com Cottage Central Cabins • 616 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM PIETOWNRUIDOSO.COM
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 43 AREA EVENT VENUES
reate a memorable experience amid the natural beauty of Ruidoso, Little Creek RV Park * New Mexico. Whether you are planning a wedding, reunion, Meeting facilities for 125 people. Cretreat, or other special event, Ruidoso offers a variety of beautiful, 290 State Hwy. 220, Alto panoramic venues, all perfect for your special day. Host your special event 575.336.4044 in Ruidoso and create a lifetime of memories! Lone Tree Camps * Best Western Pine Springs Inn * High Country Lodge * Adult/ Family/ Youth Retreats, Banquet room for 75 people. Meeting/reception food service, staffed high adventure Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs facilities for 70 people. year-round activities. Lodging up to 575.378.8100 859 State Hwy. 48, Alto 150, meeting facilities up to 200. 575.336.4321 203 E. Smokey Bear Blvd., Bonita Park Camp & Capitan 575.354.3322 Conference Center * Hotel Ruidoso * www.lonetreecamps.org Pool, kitchen, dining, retreat & Meeting/reception/banquet campsites, facilities for 325 people. facilities for 55 people. MCM Eleganté Lodge & Suites * Hwy. 37 &Hwy. 48, Capitan 110 Chase Street Meeting/reception/banquet 575.336.4404 575.257.2007 facility for 100 people. www.bonitapark.com 107 Sierra Blanca Dr. The Hubbard Museum Comfort Inn * of the American West * 575.258.5500 Meeting/reception facilities for 65- Meeting/reception/banquet 75 people with catering capabilities. facilities for 150 people. Noisy Water Lodge * 2709 Sudderth Dr. 26301 US Hwy. 70, Meeting/reception facilities for 50. 575.257.2770 Ruidoso Downs 1013 Main Rd. 575.378.4142 575.257.3881 Cree Meadows Country Club * North 40 Banquet Room: 180; Innsbrook Village Pine Ridge RV * Dining Room: 110; Lounge: 111. Country Club and Resort * Meeting facilities for 50 people. 301 Country Club Dr. Meeting/reception 124 Glade Rd. 575.257.9186 facilities for 60 people. 575.378.4164 146 Geneva Ellis Store Bed and Breakfast * 575.258.3589 Rainbow Lake Cabin Meeting/reception facilities & RV Resort * for 25 people. La Junta Lodge * Meeting/reception/banquet Hwy. 380, Lincoln Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 70 people. 575.653.4609 facilities for 60 people. 806 Carrizo Canyon Road 111 La Junta Lodge 575.630.2267 Flying J Ranch * 575.336.4361 Hwy. 48, ½ mile past NM 532 575.336.4330 * Designates Chamber Member
Photo by KATIE HANCOCK LOERA ™ 44 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 RUIDOSO CONVENTION CENTER River Crossing Event Center * Spencer Theater for Village Lodge * Meeting/reception/banquet the Performing Arts * 1000 Mechem Dr. facilities for 800 people. An ultra-private landmark 575.258.5442 • 800.722.8779 1900 Sudderth performing arts center with www.villagelodge.com 575.937.1890 indoor and outdoor venues for www.ruidosoeventcenter.com your perfect day. Parking for over 200, a full-service bar, R&R RV Park executive chef, and kitchen. Meeting facilities for 20-25 people. 108 Spencer Rd/Hwy. 220 595 Gavilan Canyon Rd. 575.336.4800 575.258.1187
Ruidoso Convention Center * Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 300 people. 111 Sierra Blanca Dr. 575.258.5445 SanctuaryON THE RIVER Ruidoso Mountain Inn Meeting facilities for 15 people. 400 West Hwy. 70 575.257.3736 THE PERFECT PLACE FOR CORPORATE MEETINGS & San Patricio Retreat EXECUTIVE RETREATS The Retreat Center provides a peaceful sanctuary for healing and spiritual workshops, 12-step retreats, personal retreats, parish ministries, meetings, weddings, and Full service event facilitation & catering educational workshops. 119 La Mancha Rd., San Patricio Variety of indoor & outdoor meeting space 575.653.4415 sanpatricioretreat.org State-of-the-art A/V set-up
Sanctuary on the River * Meeting/reception facilities for 150. 207 Eagle Dr. 207 Eagle Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-630-1111 575.630.1111 SanctuaryOnTheRiver.com
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 45 THE SPENCER EXPERIENCE
he Spencer Theater is a world-class performance hall located 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso. Unique architecture, Toutstanding acoustics, intimate seating, and excellent artistry are the Spencer’s celebrated features.
Since 1997, the non-profit facility seven outstanding theaters in has presented an impressive array the world by the United States of professional performances Institute for Theatre Technology throughout the year, including in 2004. The ranking was shared Broadway shows, European and with such similarly distinguished American symphony chamber facilities as Zankel Hall in orchestras, modern Celtic dance Carnegie Hall and the Sprague companies, salsa and ballroom Memorial Hall in New Haven. dance classes, classical and contemporary ballets, comedy troupes, stand-up comedians, The Spencer features: drama and comedy theater, pop, • $22 million structure featuring 514 rock, folk, flamenco, Celtic, intimate seats • 5,000 sq ft stage with 52 fly lines Native American, jazz and • State-of-the-art lighting and acoustics country performers or bands, • Crystal Lobby children’s theater, big band • Three chorus dressing rooms revues, and numerous tributes to and four-star dressing rooms, American theatrical and literary accommodating 52+ artists • A greenroom and open air courtyard icons, as well as music legends. • A private Founders Room • Pre-performance dinners for The theater has also “teched” Founders Room Members several Broadway shows (Big, • Two fully stocked bars Cabaret, Seussical, Fosse, Sweeney • Two kitchens to accommodate artists, stage crews and Founders Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar and Room diners Rich Little as Jimmy Stewart), a • A 964-square-foot outdoor stage definitive honor for any road- and grassy amphitheater house theater. When “teching,” • 74 acres of land the staff and temporary crews • Spectacular views of the Sacramento and Capitan Mountains, prepare the show’s final details as well as Sierra Blanca peak to the in wardrobe, lighting, sound, and west. staging for national premieres and cross-country tours. The facility is available for rentals (parties, weddings, meetings, Designed by the world-renowned reunions, memorials, lectures, architect Antoine Predock and fund-raisers, shows and movies). decorated with four major glass Call 575.336.4800 or email installations by the eminent [email protected] artist Dale Chihuly, the Spencer for rental information! Theater has garnered numerous awards, the most prestigious of www.spencertheater.com which was its naming as one of
™ 46 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 Photos courtesy of THE SPENCER THEATER ARTS & CULTURE LINCOLN COUNTY’S THRIVING ART COMMUNITY
hen you mention the arts and New Mexico in the same breath, one might immediately think of the northern part of the state: Santa Fe and Taos, the land of Georgia O’Keefe and D.H. Lawrence. Lincoln WCounty, however, is home to a growing number of artists, enclaves, studios, and galleries representing both fine arts and traditional craftsmanship. As the cost of living “up north” continues to rise, many artists are finding their way south, and art lovers in the Ruidoso area are benefitting from this trend.
This year the Ruidoso Art Not surprisingly, there is no Art Ruidoso Gallery * Festival celebrates its 47th shortage of museums in Lincoln Featuring local artists exclusively. year. The event has grown into County. Fans of western history Paintings, photography, glass, a nationally recognized, juried and memorabilia will get their ceramics, jewelry and more. affair that attracts thousands of fill at the Hubbard Museum Special Events, art classes and art enthusiasts and showcases of the American West, while workshops. 615 Sudderth Dr., hundreds of exquisite pieces nearby Fox Cave shows off one Ruidoso. 575.808.1133 spanning every medium of the most eclectic, larger-than- www.artruidoso.com imaginable. Internationally life collections you will find renowned artists Gordon anywhere. Both attractions have Snidow and Peter Hurd, son of well-stocked gift shops to satisfy DJ’s Jewelry famed artists Peter Hurd and grown-ups and kids alike. Even Visit this log cabin to view DJ Henriette Wyeth, call the area the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Kelly’s designer collection their home. To the north, Alto is features a museum, enticing of Native American jewelry in known for its popular Art Loop racing fans to stroll through the 14K gold and sterling, precious Studio Tour, and the town of glitzy Racehorse Hall of Fame in and semiprecious gemstones, Carrizozo boasts its own distinct between post times. specializing in quality domestic style, with public works of art, turquoise. 618 Carrizo Canyon artist-in-residence programs, and From an astounding selection Road, Ruidoso. 575.630.1514 its beloved population of bright, of turquoise and silver jewelry colorful burro statues. reflecting the American Earth-N-Stone Southwest to the Kenneth Wyatt A unique studio gallery featuring In addition to traditional arts, Galleries, where one can explore the works of Alan Miner. Ruidoso supports a healthy the works of three generations of Handmade stoneware, pottery, music scene and a wide range the Wyatt Family, Ruidoso also steel sculpture and lots of rocks. of venues, from western two- supports a number of galleries stepping at the Flying J Ranch where shoppers can purchase 2117 Sudderth Dr., Suite 14, to an active karaoke set that something unique to take home Ruidoso. 575.257.2768 produced the National Karaoke with them. Champion just a few years Heart Of The ago. The world-class Spencer Regardless of your tastes, Raven Gallery Theater lures concerts, ballet Ruidoso is steeped in the arts Four kilns on the premises performances, and musicals and offers something to appease makes for a lot of great pottery, and is an architectural marvel every appetite. We encourage and lessons too. Paintings and that will take your breath away. you to take the time to get out hand-loomed items are for sale. The Inn of the Mountain Gods there and do some exploring Look for the two painted burros supports a rotating line-up of your own. Fair warning, looking down from on the roof! of national touring acts, from however: once you open your 415 12th Street, Carrizozo, NM. up-and-coming rock bands eyes to the local arts and culture 575.937.7459 to country music legends like scene, you might not believe Merle Haggard and Charley how much there is to do and see. >>> Pride. * Designates Chamber Member
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 47 Hondo Iris Farm is one of the most well-known McMillan’s Fine Hand and prolific Western artists of and Gallery * today, inspiring people all over Crafted Furniture Located in one of New Mexico’s the world with his outstanding McMillan’s offers unique, hand- most beautiful gardens, Hondo art. Also featured are Veda Wyatt, crafted furniture and one-of-a- Iris Farm and Gallery features Jill Wyatt-Marshall, and Jake kind lamps, mirrors, and wall art. paintings, sculpture, and jewelry Marshall. 2205 Sudderth Exceptional attention to detail by resident artist Alice Seely. Drive, Ruidoso 575.257.1529 goes into every piece of solid Folk art, ceramics, and clothing www.kennethwy.att.com hardwood furniture. Showroom from around the world are part is located at Gavilan Canyon of the collection. Hwy. 70, mile marker 284 (between Ruidoso Longcoat Fine Art Road. 575.336.2485 and Roswell). 575.653.4062 Featuring contemporary masters www.mcmillansfurniture.com www.hondoirisfarm.com and historic works of art. 2825 Sudderth, Ruidoso 575.257.9102 www.longcoatfineart.com Mountain Arts Hurd-La Rinconada Gallery and Framing * Gallery & Guest Malkerson Gallery 408 * Enjoy the work of renowned Homes * Featuring contemporary fine art artists of the West and Southwest. Five artists, three generations. and the prized painted burros Artwork by Teri Sodd and more. Located on the family’s ranch of southern New Mexico seen 2530 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso. in San Patricio, the gallery is on rooftops and in the adjacent 575.257.9748 home to spectacular works sculpture garden. Visitors can www.mountainartsgallery.com by the Hurd family: Peter also shop for jewelry, sculptures, Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, and other hand-crafted items. Andrew Wyeth, N.C. Wyeth, 408 12th Street, Carrizozo, NM and resident artist, Michael 575.648.2598 www.gallery408.com Hurd. Mile marker 105 La Rinconada Lane, San Patricio. 575.653.4331 2018 www.wyethartists.com Ruidoso Art Festival John T. Soden Gallery * Featuring Soden’s landscape July 27th-29th photography in both black and white and color. 1086 State Highway 48, Alto 575.336.2155
Josie’s Framery Josie’s specializes in custom framing and featured works by regional artisans and photographers. 2917 Sudderth, Ruidoso 575.257.4156
Kenneth Wyatt Galleries * Explore the works of three generations of the Wyatt family, including fine art, paintings, Convention Center prints, books, sculpture, cards, and jewelry. Dr. Kenneth Wyatt www.RuidosoNow.com/Art-Festival Produced by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce ™ 48 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 Piñon Pottery Tanner Tradition * Thunder Horse Gallery * Studio & Gallery * Since 1872, the Tanner family A fine art gallery specializing in original western paintings, Vicki Conley has been making has worked directly with Native bronze sculptures, unique new pottery in Ruidoso Downs for Americans to bring their art art ceramics, handcrafted wood over 25 years. She does a variety and jewelry to the marketplace. The tradition continues here in bowls and furniture, Taos drums, of work including functional and an array of custom jewelry. Ruidoso with Lynn Tanner, a stoneware, decorative roku, and 200 Mechem Drive, Suite 1. Call fifth-generation trader, and his horsehair pottery. The gallery 575.257.3989 or email carries work by several area wife, Kathy Dawn. 624 Sudderth, [email protected] artists including Anita Keegan, Ruidoso 575.257.8675 Shirley Lall, Virgil Stephens, The Tularosa and Nancy Phillips. Mile marker The Adobe Basin Gallery of 26465, Hwy. 70, Ruidoso Downs Enjoy a rich mixture of paintings, 575.378.4270 sculptures, antiquities, and Photography * www.pinonpottery.com jewelry. The Adobe features The largest photography-only some of the finest silversmiths gallery in the entire state! in the world, along with Features work from over 35 New Simon Gomez Mexican photographers and all artists of regional and national The artisans at Simon Gomez photographs have been taken prominence. 2905 Sudderth, have been making custom jewelry within New Mexico. New Mexico for over 38 years. Gold, silver, Ruidoso 575.257.5795 True 401 12th Street, Carrizozo, and platinum. 45127 Rio Street, www.theadobefineart.com NM 575.963.1499 Ruidoso 575.937.7493 www.photozozo.org * Designates Chamber Member
Also showing a wide selection of pottery, Other Artists represented rugs, artifacts, metal art, music, and more... at Mountain Arts: James Tsoodle Tim Cox B.C. Nowlin Michael McCullough Gordon Snidow Diane Whitehead Carla Romero
2530 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 • (575)257-9748 • 10am-6pm Daily
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 49 LOCAL CHURCHES & FELLOWSHIPS WORSHIP WITH US...
Abundant Life United Episcopal Church of Jehovah’s Witness Pentecostal Church * the Holy Mount 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd. 1231 Mechem Dr. 121 Mescalero Trail 575.336.4147 575.257.0018 575.257.2356 Calvary Chapel of Ruidoso First Baptist Church One Church * 127 Vision Dr. of Ruidoso * 1218 Mechem Drive 575.257.5915 270 Country Club 575.257.2324 575.257.2081 Centro Familian Destino Pacto Viviente Church 304 Sudderth Dr. First Baptist Church 106 E. Circle Dr.,Ruidoso Downs 575.257.0447 of Ruidoso Downs 575.378.9140 or 575.937.6664 105 Canyon Trail Church of Jesus Christ 575.378.4611 of Latter Day Saints Ruidoso Seventh-Day 1091 Mechem Dr. First Baptist Church Adventist Church 575.258.1253 of Carrizozo 207 E. Parkway, Ruidoso Downs 314 10th St., Carrizozo 575.378.4161 Church of the Nazarene 575.648.2968 Hwy. 48 Angus Hill 575.336.8032 First Christian Church Santa Rita Catholic Church 112 Hull Rd. 213 Birch St., Carrizozo Church Out of Church * 575.258.4250 575.648.2853 1950 Sudderth Dr. 575.686.8582 First Presbyterian Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 101 S. Sutton Rd. 1120 Hull Rd. Church Of Christ 575.257.2220 1107 Ave. C, Carrizozo 575.258.2330 575.648.2537 Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth Dr. St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church * Community United 575.257.4381 120 Junction Rd. Methodist Church 575.257.2330 220 Junction Rd. J Bar J Country Church * 575.257.4170 25974 Hwy.. 70 575.257.6899 St. Joseph’s Catholic Mission 114 Mission Trail, Mescalero 575.464.4473 Photo by BILL YORSTON St. Matthias Episcopal Church 610 E Ave., Carrizozo 505.257.2356
Trinity United Methodist 1000 D St., Carrizozo 575.648.2893
* Designates Chamber Member
™ 50 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 for Ruidoso, New Mexico. attractions, and eventslodging, dining, Guide® are your “go to” resources for and Ruidoso theVisitor Official App VisitRuidoso.com, the Visit Ruidoso and theRuidoso surrounding area. the mountain beautiful playground of you need toeverything know about Visitor Guide™, your best source for Welcome to Ruidoso the Official Facebook.com/VisitRuidoso
THE RUIDOSO AREA LODGING GUIDE Bed & Breakfasts PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES Ellis Store Country Inn Bed & Breakfast MM 98 US Hwy.. 380 • Lincoln, NM 88338 8 $$ 575-653-4609 • 800-653-6460 www.ellisstore.com Wortley Hotel 585 Calle La Placitas, Hwy.. 380 • Lincoln, NM 88338 575-653-4300 6 $$ www.wortleyhotel.com Cabins & Lodges PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES A Frame Cabins * 1016 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 10 $$-$$$ 575-258-5656 • 800-333-7079 www.aframecabinsruidoso.com
Apache Village Cabins * 311 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 30 $-$$$ 575-257-2435 • 800-929-8316 www.apachevillagecabins.com
Campfire Cabins * 806-778-6435 • 806-777-7253 6 $$-$$$ www.campfirecabins.com
Canyon Cabins * 416 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 10 $-$$$ 575-257-4311 • 866-207-0870 www.canyoncabainsruidoso.com
Canyon Creek Lodge 904 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 15 $-$$$ 575-257-9131 • www.canyoncreeklodge.net
Casey’s Midtown Cabins 2640 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 15 $$ 575-257-6355 • 855-299-6239 www.caseysmidtowncabins.com
Cottage Central * 616 Sudderth Dr. • 575-257-0740 22 $$-$$$ www.cottagecentralcabinsnm.com
Cozy Bear Cabins * 100 5th Street • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-0094 5 $$ www.cozybearruidoso.com
Dan Dee Cabins * 310 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 13 $-$$$ 575-257-2165 • 800-345-4848 www.dandeecabins.com
Destiny Real Estate * 2002 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 40 $$$$ 575-257-3000 • www.destinyluxuryrental.com
™ * Designates Chamber Member 52 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 PLEASE CONTACT EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY FOR DETAILS AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT UNITS, AVAILABILITY, RATES & AMENITIES.
PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES Escape Resort * 1016 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 5 $$$ 575-258-1234 • 888-762-8551 www.theescaperesort.com
Forest Home Cabins * 436 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 14 $$$ 575-257-4504 • 800-678-7647 www.foresthomecabins.com
High Country Lodge * 859 Hwy. 48 • Alto, NM 88312 32 $$ 575-336-4321 • 800-845-7265 www.highcountrylodge.net
Idle Hour Lodge 112 Lower Terrace Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 12 $$ 575-808-8484 • 855-252-1406 www.idlehourlodge.com
La Junta Guest Ranch * 121 La Junta Ranch Rd. • Alto, NM 88312 11 $$-$$$ 575-336-4361 • 800-443-8423 www.lajuntaguestranch.com
Mountain Air Cabins * 1129 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 27 $-$$$ 575-257-5600 • 866-630-9073 www.mountainaircabins.com
Noisy Water Lodge 1013 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 24 $$ 575-257-3881 • 325-650-1131 www.noisywaterlodge.com
Pine Ridge Campground * 124 Glade Rd. Hwy. 70 W • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-378-4164 2 $-$$$ www.pineridgervcampground.com
Ponderosa Cabins 104 N. Laurel Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-420-1352 11 $$-$$$ www.ponderosacabins.net
Rainbow Lake Cabin and RV Resort * 806 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 27 $-$$$ 575-630-2267 • 877-630-2267 www.rainbowlakecabinandrv.com
The Riverdeck * 101 Slay Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-7498 3 $$$ www.ruidosoriverdeck.net
Riverside Cottages 300 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 9 $$$ 575-257-2510 • 800-950-2510 www.ruidosocabins.com/riverside-cottages.htm
Ruidoso Condos & Cabins 1200 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 575-630-2222 10 $$$ www.ruidosocondosandcabins.com
* Designates Chamber Member $: Under $89 • $$: $89-$139 • $$$: $140+ Cabins & Lodges (continued) PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES Ruidoso Lodge Cabins * 300 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 10 $$$ 575-257-2510 • 800-950-2510 www.ruidosocabins.com/ruidoso-lodge-cabins.htm
Ruidoso Skies 300 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 4 $$-$$$ 575-257-2510 • 800-950-2510 www.ruidosocabins.com/ruidoso-skies.htm
Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins * 107 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 23 $$-$$$ 575-257-4311 • 877-361-4103 www.smlodge.com
Sherwood Forest Cabins 711 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 7 $$ 575-808-3981
Sierra Blanca Cabins * 215 Country Club Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2103 9 $$-$$$ www.sierrablancacabins.net
Story Book Cabins, Inc. * 410 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 26 $$-$$$ 575-257-2115 • 888-257-2115 www.storybookcabins.com
The Rustique Bungalows & Boutique 406 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-808-8422 7 $$-$$$ www.therustique.com
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins * 2959 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4886 • 866-766-3445 15 $$-$$$ www.uppercanyonlodging.com
Upper Canyon Lodging Co. 2959 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4311 • 866-766-3445 16 $$-$$$ www.uppercanyonlodging.com
West Winds Lodge * 208 Eagle Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 21 $$ 575-257-4031 • 800-421-0691 www.wwlodge.com
Whispering Pine Cabins * 422 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 65 $$-$$$$ 575-257-4311 • 866-766-3445 www.wpinecabins.com
* Designates Chamber Member
$: Under $89 • $$: $89-$139 • $$$: $140+
PLEASE CONTACT EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY FOR DETAILS AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT UNITS, AVAILABILITY, RATES & AMENITIES.
™ 54 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR Beautiful condos nestled among the breathtaking Sacramento Mountains! RATED #1 SPA & #1 YOGA STUDIO IN LINCOLN COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 7 YEARS IN A ROW YOGA STUDIO • MASSAGE FACIALS • PEDICURES 17 BEDROOM RENTALS 575 3369900 Spacious condos with full kitchens, fireplace, clubhouse, seasonal pool and close to ski area. 575-257-4325 Just 5 minutes from Ruidoso. www.ruidosodayspa.com www.AMVRentals.com
* Designates Chamber Member
Photo by ERIN MURRAY VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 55 Condos & Vacation Rentals PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES
2 Ruidoso Redheads * 575-263-1492 • www.2ruidosoredheads.com 6 $$-$$$
Best of Ruidoso www.bestofruidoso.com • 888-650-0200 15 $$-$$$
Alto Mountain Village Condos * Hwy. 48 N. • Alto, NM 10 $$-$$$ 575-336-9900 • www.AMVRentals.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lynch Realty * 616 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 25 $$$ 575-257-4011 • 800-530-4597 www.bhhslynchrealty.com
Cloud Villa 139 Coronado • Ruidoso, NM 88345 1 $$-$$$ 432-337-8191 Condotel Vacation Rentals * 1103 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 130 $$-$$$ 575-258-5200 • 800-545-9017 www.ruidosoreservations.com Cozy Cabins / Cozy Cabins Real Estate, LLC * 546 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 73 $-$$$ 575-802-0207 • www.cozycabinsruidoso.com
Crown Point Condominiums * 220 Crown Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 60 $$ 575-257-7641 • www.crownpointcondos.net Enchanted Mountain Real Estate 708 B Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 9 $$ 575-257-2333 • 888-454-7325 www.enchanted-mountain.com Flournoy Condo Rentals at Innsbrook Village CC & Resort * 2 $$-$$$ 806-798-8400 www.spectracomweb.com/Ruidoso_condos
Four Seasons Real Estate * 712 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 62 $$$ 575-257-9171 • 800-822-7654 www.casasderuidoso.com High Sierra Condominiums * 504 Excalibur Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 28 $$-$$$ 575-257-6913 • www.highsierracondos.com
Horses, Hunters & Hikers Vacation Rental * 259 Ski Run Rd. • Alto • 575-336-4002 2 $-$$ www.ruidosocabinonthegreen.net
Hummingbird Cabins * 1204 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 91 $$$ 575-258-3555 • 866-505-3555 www.hummingbird-cabins.com Hurd-La Rinconada Gallery & Guest Homes * 105 La Rinconada Lane • San Patricio, NM 6 $$$ 575-653-4331 • 800-658-6912 www.wyethartists.com
™ 56 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 PLEASE CONTACT EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY FOR DETAILS AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT UNITS, AVAILABILITY, RATES & AMENITIES. PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES Innsbrook Village Country Club and Resort * 146 Geneva • Ruidoso, NM 88345 90 $$$ 575-258-3589 • 800-284-0294 www.innsbrookcondos.com
Lodging In Ruidoso * 220 Lookout Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 31 $$$ 575-257-5064 • 800-545-5137 www.lodginginruidoso.com
Pinecliff Village * 401 Hwy. 70 West • Ruidoso, NM 88355 56 $-$$ 575-378-4427 • 800-268-2677 www.pinecliffvillage.com
Pinon Park Vacation Rentals * 108 Jack Little Dr • Ruidoso, NM 88345 60 $$-$$$ 575-258-4129 • 800-487-4666 www.pinonparkrentals.com
Rancho Ruidoso Condominiums 1000 Little Creek Rd. • Alto, NM 88312 21 $$ 575-336-8103
RentRuidoso.com 366 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 46 $$-$$$ 575-808-8460 • www.rentruidoso.com
Ruidoso Investment Property 422 Main Road • Ruidoso, NM 88345 38 $$-$$$ 575-257-8854 • www.whisperingpinecabinsruidoso.com
Ruidoso River Resort and Inn 206 Eagle Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 37 $$-$$$ 575-630-8015 • 855-485-8015 www.ruidosoriverresort.com
SellMyTimeshareNow.com * 603-516-0200 • 877-815-4227 2 $$-$$$ www.sellmytimesharenow.com
Tiara Del Sol Condos * 226 Excaliber Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 30 $$-$$$ 575-257-5748 • www.tiaradelsol.com
Village Lodge * 1000 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 28 $$ 575-258-5442 • 800-722-8779 www.villagelodge.com West Winds Condos * 208 Eagle Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 12 $$$ 575-257-4031 • 800-421-0691 www.wwlodge.com
$: Under $89 • $$: $89-$139 • $$$: $140+
* Designates Chamber Member
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 57 Hotels & Motels * Designates Chamber Member PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO # OF UNITS RATES AMENITIES
Apache Motel 344 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 11 $ 575-808-8555
Arrowhead Motel & RV Park * 28999 US Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 15 $ 575-257-4241 • 888-547-6652 www.arrowheadmotelandrv.com
Best Western Pine Springs Inn * 1420 E. Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 98 $-$$$ 575-378-8100 • www.bestwestern.com
Best Western Plus 97 Camelot Drive • Ruidoso NM 88345 57 $$ 575-257-3600 • www.bestwesternnewmexico.com
BestWay Inn 2052 Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88346 21 $$ 575-378-8000 • www.bestwayinnruidoso.com
Budget Lodge 601 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 46 $-$$ 575-257-4071 • 575-257-7030 www.budgetlodgeruidoso.com Chaparral Motel 102 Central Ave. • Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-1196 20 $ www.chaparral-motel-carrizozo.com
Cloudcroft Hotel 306 Burro Ave, Cloudcroft 13 $-$$ 575-682-3414 • www.cloudcrofthotel.com
Comfort Inn Ruidoso * 2709 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 54 $-$$$ 575-257-2770 • 866-859-5146 www.comfortinn.com
Days Inn * 26150 Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 48 $-$$$ 575-378-4299 • www.daysinn.com
Economy Inn 26150 Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 17 $-$$ 575-378-4706
Four Winds Motel 6539 Hwy. 380 • Carrizozo, NM 88301 21 $ 575-648-3260
Hotel Ruidoso * 110 Chase St. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 55 $-$$$ 575-257-2007 • www.hotelruidoso.net
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino * 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 273 $$-$$$ 575-464-7777 • 800-545-9011 www.innofthemountaingods.com La Quinta Inn & Suites * 26147 US Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 63 $$ 575-378-3333 • 866-737-0533 www.lqruidoso.com MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites *(Formerly The Lodge at Sierra Blanca) 107 Sierra Blanca Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 118 $$-$$$ 575-258-5500 • 866-211-7727 www.MCMEleganteRuidoso.com Motel 6 of Ruidoso 412 Hwy. 70 W • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-1166 • 800-466-8356 83 $ * Designates Chamber Member www.motel6.com/RuidosoNM • www.motel6-ruidoso.com
Nob Hill Lodge 105 El Paso Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 16 $-$$ 575-257-9212
Quality Inn & Suites * 307 Hwy. 70 W • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 74 $-$$$ 575-378-4051 • www.qualityinn.com
Rainbow Inn 103 Central Ave • Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-4006 14 $ www.rainbowinnnm.com Luxury Inn 26141 Highway 70 West • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-1199 • 800-272-6232 61 $-$$$ www.ramada.com/Ruidoso-Downs
Ruidoso Mountain Inn 400 W Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 102 $$ 575-257-3736
Sands Motel & RV 1400 Central Ave, Carrizozo, NM 575-648-2989
Sitzmark Chalet Inn * 627 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4140 • 800-658-9694 17 $ www.sitzmark-chalet.com
Smokey Bear Motel 316 Smokey Bear Blvd. • Capitan, NM 88316 27 $ 575-354-2253 • www.smokeybearmotel.com
Super 8 Motel 100 Cliff Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-378-8180 • 800-454-3213 61 $ www.super8.com/Ruidoso
Swiss Chalet Inn 1451 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 45 $-$$ 575-258-3333 • www.sciruidoso.com
The Lodge at Cloudcroft 601 Corona Place • Cloudcroft, NM 88317 $$-$$$ 575-682-2566 • www.thelodgeresort.com
Travelodge 159 W Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-378-4471 • 800-447-8455 59 $-$$ www.travelodge.com/Ruidoso-Hotel RV Parks & Campgrounds PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO HOOKUP INFORMATION AMENITIES
Along The River RV Park * 31 Full RV Hookups 127 Hwy. 37 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4444 4 Partial Hookups www.alongtheriverrv.com 4 Pull Thr.-30 & 50 Amps Arrowhead Motel & RV Park * 25999 US Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 14 Full RV Hookups 575-257-4241 • 888-547-6652 All Amps www.arrowheadmotelandrv.com Blue Spruce RV Park 302 Mecham Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 23 Full RV Hookups 575-257-7993 All Amps www.bluesprucervpark-ruidoso.com
Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground 35 Full RV Hookups 221 Hwy. 37, MM1 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4325 29 Partial Hookups www.bonitohollow.com 19 Pull Thr.-30 & 50 Amps
Circle B RV Park * 150 Full RV Hookups 26514 Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-4990 68 Pull Throughs www.circlebrv.com 30 & 50 Amps
Crockett Canyon RV * 26 Full RV Hookups 139 Crockett Canyon Trail • Nogal, NM 88341 575-336-7877 10 Pull Throughs www.deercrossingrvpark.com All Amps
Deer Crossing RV Park 15 Full RV Hookups 27680 Don Mauricio Loop • San Patricio, NM 88348 575-653-4838 15 Pull Throughs www.deercrossingrvpark.com All Amps
Eagle Creek RV Resort and Lodging * 49 Full RV Hookups 159 Ski Run Rd. • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-1131 14 Pull Throughs www.eaglecreekrvresort.com 30 & 50 Amps
Lazy Days RV Park 97 Full RV Hookups 26536 E Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-8068 30 & 50 Amps
Little Creek RV Village * 64 Full RV Hookups 290 State Hwy. 220 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4044 9 Pull Throughs www.littlecreekrvpark.com 50 Amps
Mama Bear RV Park 18 Full RV Hookups 214 W. Smokey Bear Rd. • Capitan, NM 88316 3 Pull Throughs 575-354-2394 All Amps
Mountain High RV Park * 70 Full RV Hookups 1 Mile North of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48 575-336-4236 30 Pull Throughs www.mthighrv.tripod.com 30 & 50 Amps
Pine Ridge Campground * 124 Glade Rd. • Hwy. 70 W • Ruidoso, NM 88345 60 Full RV Hookups 575-378-4164 18 Pull Throughs www.pineridgervcampground.com
$: Under $89 • $$: $89-$139 • $$$: $140+
™ 60 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 PLEASE CONTACT EACH INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY FOR DETAILS AND COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT UNITS, AVAILABILITY, RATES & AMENITIES.
PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO HOOKUP INFORMATION AMENITIES
R&R RV Park 19 Full RV Hookups 595 Gavilan Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-1187 All Amps
Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort 49 Full RV Hookups 806 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 4 Pull Throughs 575-630-2267 • www.ruidoso.net/rainbow All Amps
Recreation Village * 717 E. White Mountain Dr. #2 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 30 Full RV Hookups 575-258-4568 • 866-608-0935 All Amps www.recreationvillagervpark.com
Riverside RV Park * 31 Full RV Hookups 298 Gavilan Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-3428 • 866-257-3428 30 & 50 Amps
Riverview RV Park 640 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-769-6109 6 Full RV Hookups www.riversidervparkruidoso.com
Ruidoso Motorcoach Ranch * Class A Only 358 Hwy. 220 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4556 29 Full Hookups www.ruidosomotorcoachranch.com 50 Amps RV Resort 26039 Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2600 55 Full RV Hookups www.rvresortofruidoso.com
Sands Motel & RV Hotel - 12 Rooms 1400 Central Ave • Carrizozo, NM 575-648-2989 21 Full RV Hookups
Seeping Springs Trout Lake & RV Park * 50 Full RV Hookups 4 Miles East of the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack 575-378-4216 15 Pull Throughs www.seepingspringsfishing.com All Amps
Shadow Ridge RV Park 17 Full RV Hookups 16 Hwy. 70 W • Ruidoso, NM 88345 7 Pull Throughs 575-257-2320 30 & 50 Amps
Silver Leaf RV Park 16 Full RV Hookups 26610 Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, Downs, NM 88346 6 Pull Throughs 575-378-1855 30 & 50 Amps
Stone Mountain RV Resort 13 Full RV Hookups 510 State Hwy. 37 • Nogal, NM 5 Pull Throughs 575-354-0698 9 Back-In - 30 & 50 Amps
Twin Spruce RV Park * 111 Full RV Hookups 25996 US Hwy. 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4310 37 Pull Throughs www.twinsprucervpark.com 30 & 50 Amps
* Designates Chamber Member
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 61 CABINS &
1 & 2 Bedroom Cabins Gas Fireplaces LODGING Full Kitchen WiFi & Satellite TV Walking distance to Mid-Town Shops 100 Fifth Street, Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 630 0094 DIRECTORY CozyBearRuidoso.com
PLAY AND STAY WITH US 1, 2, & 3 bedroom condos available
Full kitchen, balcony, fireplace, VIEW!
Best views anywhere COTTAGE CENTRAL in Ruidoso! • Pet Friendly 575-336-4556 CABINS • Very affordable THE HEART OF RUIDOSO 358 Airport Rd, Alto, NM 88312 • Nightly - Monthly Rentals 575-257-0740 RuidosoMotorcoachRanch.com www.cottagecentralcabinsnm.com www.TiaraDelSol.com • 575-257-5748 226 Excalibur Rd | Ruidoso NM 88345 616 Sudderth Drive Ruidoso M
Located just 2 miles from town in the tall pines of the magical Upper Canyon, directly across from the Affordable Vacation Rentals Rio Ruidoso. Cozy, Comfortable & Clean Family gatherings and group functions in the historic Rustic Pines Hall Nightly Rentals & Sales accommodates up to 50. Throughout Beautiful Ruidoso
Fireplaces • Kitchens your hosts John and Glenda Duncan Hot Tubs • Pet Friendly 1013 Main Rd. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575.802.0207 • 575.937.6828 877-810-5440 575-257-3881 EASY TO FIND cozycabinsruidoso.com HARD TO LEAVE 546 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso NM www.noisywaterlodge.com
™ 62 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 For All Your DESTINY Lodging Needs! Real Estate & Development Our Business is Built on Dreams & Imagination Upper Canyon Lodging Co. RentRuidoso.com Ruidoso, NM Vacation Rentals Whispering Pine Cabins Long Term Rentals
Shadow Mountain For All Your Real Rhonda Burns Keli Cox Lodge & Cabins Estate Needs Qualifying Broker Associate Broker Lic# 16977 Lic# 18750 575-937-3000 575-937-4616 Upper Canyon Inn Ruidoso New Mexico Canyon Cabins Luxury Homes • Ranches Land • Commercial Properties A nostalgic mountain living Real Estate Cabins • Nightly Rentals experience located in the historic 366 Sudderth Dr. Upper Canyon of Ruidoso! Ruidoso, NM 88345 2002 Sudderth Dr. www.uppercanyonlodging.com 575.808.8460 Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4311 www.Ruidoso-NM.com 877.762.1262 www.DestinyLuxuryRental.com @uppercanyonlodgingco NM License #19046 575-257-3000
Cond accommodation a hote price!
• Kitchen • Fireplace • Grill • Hot Tub • Central Air/Heat • Laundry • Free WiFi BOOK • Park YOUR LODGING ONLINE
FIND ALL THE INFO YOU NEED FOR A GREAT GETAWAY! 1000 Meche Dr. 575-258-5442 villagelodg.co VisitRuidoso.com
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 63 RV PARKS DIRECTORY
Full Hookups - 30/50 Amp WiFi • Pull Thru Sites Laundry • Putting Green Lodging by Reservation Pavillion w/Tables & BBQ Groups Welcome Full Hookups with Cable Quiet by Small Natural Spring Lake
Fishing open to the Public No License Required (Poles, bait, and cleaning provided)
575-336-1131 seepingspringsfishing.com
™ 64 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 LINCOLN COUNTY WILDLIFE & PET GUIDE
ed bears are dead bears! New Mexico Game and Fish says being Lost Pets smart with garbage can really help reduce encounters with the If you have lost a pet, be sure to Flarge animals. Remember, feeding the bears encourages them to be follow these guidelines. comfortable around people. If they are used to being around people, they • Call the Shelter - 575.257.9841 are more likely to be more aggressive and become a public nuisance. • Visit and tour our stray kennels daily to identify your pet. Leave a lost report for deer during the day and evening. Elk Here are some things to do to at our front desk. discourage bears in your yard: are more elusive and can be seen more in the early morning and evening hours. • Call KBUY radio 575.257.7336 and • Remove hummingbird feeders if they will air your lost report twice a day bears have been in them. Birding free of charge. • Clean BBQ grills thoroughly. Various birds can be seen in Ruidoso and the surrounding area. Check out Animal Control • Do not stack wood against your home. these websites for more info: Ruidoso 575.257.7365 • Do not keep pet food outside. Pets Lincoln Co. 800.687.2419 make great snacks for bears. Cornell Lab of Ornithology: www.allaboutbirds.org Capitan 575.354.2248 • Do not leave food out and pick up Ruidoso Downs 575.378.4422 trash when picnicking. Lincoln County Bird Club: • Pick up trash immediately if it is www.facebook.com/ Ruidoso Dog Park scattered by bears or other animals. lincolncountybirdclub Next to Sierra Blanca Trail (The Links) off Hull Road and behind the White Mountain • Do not leave the lids off of dumpsters. www.lincolncountybirdclub.com Sports Complex and White Mountain • Do not get too close to bears to take NM Audubon Society: Schools. There are two fenced areas, one pictures, especially mamas with cubs. nm.audubon.org/birds-new-mexico for small dogs, and one for large dogs. They will get aggressive to protect their Both have water fountains for people and babies. Pet Information dogs as well as benches. The Humane Society Dog Park Rules of Lincoln County While enjoying the dog park, Gavilan Canyon Road, Ruidoso please respect the rules. 575.257.9841 • Dogs must be leashed until safely Veterinarians inside the off-leash area. • Collars and rabies tags must be visible. Franklin Veterinary Clinic 100 Service Rd, Ruidoso • Owners must clean up their dog’s 575.378.4708 waste and dispose of it. • Owners must be present in the park Mountain View Animal Clinic while their dog is unleashed. 1212 Mechem Dr, Ruidoso • Puppies younger than 4 months, 575.258.5800 unhealthy dogs and those in heat Deer & Elk should be left at home. Visitors love Ruidoso for the variety of Ruidoso Animal Clinic wildlife. Deer and elk are very prevalent 160 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso • Limit of 3 dogs per owner. in the area. Drivers are encouraged to be 575.257.4027 • Food is not allowed. aware of deer herds in and around Ruidoso, • Children under 14 years old must be especially at night. supervised by an adult. Elk herds do enter the Ruidoso area, but • Be considerate of others. Ensure your are mostly found in the higher altitudes in dog’s interaction is welcome. Mescalero and Alto. When driving around Ruidoso, watch
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 65 SMOKEY’S STORY
n May 4, 1950 the Los Tablos fire started in the Lincoln National and is still active today! Smokey Forest. On May 6, a second fire, the Capitan Gap fire, started in the was even given his own zip code Osame general area. These two fires destroyed 17,000 acres of forest because he was receiving so much and grasslands. On May 8, a high wind made it impossible to keep the mail! blaze under control. The very next day a fire crew found a frightened bear cub clinging for life to the side of a burnt pine tree. The poor cub was badly The Museum burnt. Thus the name “Smokey Bear” was given. Smokey Bear Club, Inc. was formed in 1956 to further Smokey was him in the conservation efforts. The log taken to the heart of the cabin was constructed with the nearby Flatley Capitan $2,300 that were raised and the Ranch to be Village. rest of the materials and labor cared for and were donated. In 1958, President then flown to The first Dwight Eisenhower presented a veterinary time the U.S. Capitan with the very first hospital in Postal Service “Smokey Oscar” for its efforts in Santa Fe. Upon ever issued conservation. The little log cabin his recovery, a stamp museum opened its doors to the Smokey was honoring an public in 1960 in Capitan, N.M. flown to individual and is still open today! Washington animal was D.C. and in 1984. It The Village of Capitan is located hundreds of depicted in Historic Lincoln County and people greeted a bear cub is nestled between the Capitan the cub along clinging to and Sacramento Mountains. the way. a burnt tree About 2,000 citizens call Capitan with the home. Capitan was founded in the 1890’s and incorporated in In July of 1950, now famous 1941. Located in the heart of the Smokey was Smokey Lincoln National Forest, the area presented at schools all over the Bear emblem in the background. is known for its big game hunting U.S. In a study given to children Capitan was chosen for the first and fishing. across the United States, after the day sale of this commemorative words “Only You” were given, stamp. Paid for by Village of Capitan Lodger’s Tax more kids could complete the slogan, “Can prevent forest fires” than any other slogan at the time. The Back Story Prior to finding Smokey, in 1944 New Mexico adopted the Black the Forest Service and the Ad Bear as State Animal in 1962 and Council originated Smokey Bear a female bear companion, Goldie, in a poster for fire prevention from Magdalena, N.M. was sent campaigns. The campaign was so to the Washington Zoo, where popular that congress passed a Smokey had made his home. No bill into law governing the cubs were ever born to Smokey commercialization of and Goldie. the name and image of Smokey Bear in 1952. Upon his death in 1976, Smokey This campaign has been was returned to his home in the the longest running ad Capitan Mountains and laid to campaign in the history rest in a small park named after of the United States,
™ 66 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019
FLYING J CHUCKWAGON CHUCK WAGON DINNER & WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT
ince 1982, the Flying J wrapped potato, cowboy beans, dinner bell rings, everyone lines Ranch has been serving homemade biscuit and butter, up to be served a cowboy meal Sup ranch style suppers and spice cake, chunky applesauce, where no one goes away hungry. performing western music for and real chuckwagon coffee, over 500,000 people from all lemonade or tea. When the The Flying J Wranglers are a over the world. People from world-class group of musicians every state and from many who bring an authentic foreign countries have visited blend of western harmony, and enjoyed the western world champion yodeling, hospitality for which the championship fiddling, banjo Flying J Ranch is famous. picking, and comedy that the whole family will enjoy. The The authentic chuckwagon Wranglers perform a variety of meal served at the Flying old and new western cowboy J Ranch consists of sliced songs and a few of their own foot- beef or chicken in special stomping originals. Flying J Sauce, a foil-
FREE FREE WiF AST i & HB BREAKF O
Craving the cool mountain air and a relaxing getaway? The Ruidoso Mountain Inn has everything you’re looking for.
Beautiful Rooms • Outdoor Heated Pool & Spa Free Hot Breakfast • Pet Friendly (575) 257-3736 ruidosomountaininn.com 400 West Highway 70 159 West Hwy 70 at the “Y” [email protected] Ruidoso, NM 88345 Sudderth r
™ 68 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 HISTORIC LINCOLN
incoln, New Mexico is tucked away Here is a tale fueled by ambition, greed, On the way back, he happened to meet in a beautiful mountain valley 35 corruption and violence. Although Billy Tunstall in Santa Fe and encouraged Lmiles northeast of Ruidoso. the Kid was the most famous character in him to visit Lincoln where they would Lincoln during its historic heyday, he had devise a business scheme, aided by During the 1500s, ancestral Apaches only a supporting role in the larger history McSween’s inside knowledge of Murphy expanded their range westward in New of Lincoln – the Lincoln County War and Company’s operations. Tunstall Mexico from the Pecos River country. In (1878-1881). The War was a capitalistic was convinced and, with McSween and the 1600s, the Spaniards encountered the struggle that took root in 1877 when Chisum, opened a large store and bank in Apaches in southeastern New Mexico. a wealthy, young Englishman, John H. the center of Lincoln in August of 1877 to The Comanche and Mescalero Apache Tunstall, saw an opportunity to establish a rival “The House.” tribes used the Bonito River valley as a mercantile store in Lincoln and competed thoroughfare, and the Apaches established with L.G. Murphy and Company for In October, an 18-year-old named William permanent residence in the area by raiding the area business and the lucrative H. Bonney rode into town. Eventually the mostly Hispanic settlers that began government contracts at Fort Stanton and history would remember him best as Billy trickling in as early as the mid-1700s. the Mescalero Agency. the Kid. He went to work for Tunstall on his ranch. In 1855 Fort Stanton was established Murphy and his partners, Emil Fritz and on the upper Rio Bonito to protect the James J. Dolan, had built an imposing, McSween was accused of embezzling settlements. By 1859 a community of two-story building at the west end of the insurance money collected from seven or eight families and a number of town in 1874, which became known as Fritz’s estate, and Dolan attempted to single men comprised the village of La “The House.” It included a store, a billiard shake Tunstall of McSween’s goods and Placita. The village grew steadily and in room, a bar, a Masonic lodge and living property. A confrontation occurred 1869 was renamed for President Abraham quarters. The firm held a monopoly in the and on February 18, 1878, Tunstall was Lincoln and declared the seat of Lincoln area and thrived. murdered by a Dolan-formed posse. The County. A peace treaty was signed in murder polarized Lincoln, and the town 1871 and a reservation for the Mescalero However, in September 1874, John S. rapidly fell into anarchy. Apache was created. Chisum, the largest cattleman in the Southwest, outbid Murphy on a beef A group of gunmen supporting McSween, Lincoln, New Mexico is considered by contract for the Mescalero Apache called The Regulators, was organized. many historians to be the most authentic Agency. Also much of the population was Among this group was Billy the Kid. The old west town in the United States. A host now living on credit given by Murphy and Dolan side, meanwhile, had deputized a of characters, including Billy the Kid, Company as the nearest bank was 200 group known as The Boys, led by Jesse launched the small town into the history miles away in Santa Fe. Evans. Frank Angel, special agent with books. Lincoln also has the dubious the Department of Justice, described distinction of having been the most Meanwhile, Murphy’s partner, The Boys as “the most desperate violent town in western American history. Emil Fritz, died. Alexander McSween, outlaws of the Territory.” Angel’s report President Rutherford B. Hayes once called Murphy’s lawyer, was sent to New York to condemned Dolan and company and led the single road through Lincoln “the most collect his $10,000 life insurance policy. to the removal of Governor Axtell and dangerous street in America.” the resignation of Thomas Catron, US Attorney for New Mexico, but it came too late to be of any help to McSween’s cause.
There were killings on both sides, including the assassination of Sheriff William Brady and a deputy by The Regulators. In July 1878 the feud came to a climax, a five-day gun battle that resulted in the death of Alexander McSween and many others. On the last night of the conflict, it was estimated that a stunning 2,000 shots were fired. Billy the Kid,
Photo at left: “THE HOUSE” LATER BECAME THE COURTHOUSE who had assumed leadership of The He was to hang in Lincoln on May 13, Regulators, made a daring escape from the 1881, but he made his famous escape burning McSween house, amidst a hail of from the courthouse, killing his two bullets. In a five-month period, 30 men guards, on April 28, 1881. were buried, all murdered but one. Today, Lincoln’s idyllic and picturesque For the next six months, outlaw bands setting belies its violent past. Lincoln overran the county, murdering and Historic Site, a National Historic pillaging, with no one to stop them. Landmark, preserves 16 historic adobe The sheriff took refuge at Fort Stanton, and stone buildings. As visitors stroll while the Kid and McSween’s ring held in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Sheriff Lincoln. With the events in Lincoln Pat Garrett, cattle baron John Chisum, County making national headlines, a new Kit Carson, General John J. “Blackjack” governor, Lew Wallace, arrived and finally Pershing and other infamous people, allowed the army forces at Fort Stanton to they can visit six museums, shops and intervene. restaurants and see the famous town much as it looked during the Lincoln The last violent episode in the Lincoln County War. County War came the night of February 18, 1879, when Susan McSween’s lawyer, The historic site museums are open seven Huston Chapman, was shot down on the days a week, except for Christmas, New street of Lincoln. The citizens feared a Year’s, Easter and Thanksgiving Days. The renewal of the old hostilities, but troops Tunstall Store and Dr. Woods House are were sent into town and an uneasy peace closed during winter months, November settled in. The shooting war was over. 1-April 1. Admission to the museums is $5.00 per adult; children under 17 are Of all the murders, thefts, and property free. For more information call the Lincoln destruction, only one man -- Billy the Kid Historic Site at 575.653.4372. -- was ever tried, convicted and sentenced. This was for the murder of Sheriff Brady.
Facebook.com/ArrowsmithStore
™ 70 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 LINCOLN COUNTY COWBOY SYMPOSIUM COWBOY SYMPOSIUM PROMISES WESTERN SWING STARS, COUNTRY FAVORITES, SALUTE TO THE MILITARY
he premier musical All weekend more than 100 event of 2018 is the swing artists T29th Annual Lincoln and fiddle County Cowboy Symposium players will on October 12, 13 and 14 at perform across Ruidoso Downs Race Track three stages and Casino. throughout the track and casino The featured artists include complex. the Lee Greenwood kicking off the Symposium with Other a salute to the military on Symposium Thursday night, October 11. activities include Dave Alexander and the Good an authentic Time Band will open the chuckwagon show and then the patriotic cook-off, western lifestyle singer Greenwood will fill the demonstrations, cowboy hearts of fans with his soulful poetry, mounted shooting renditions of songs he made competitions on the race e or u h popular. track, a children’s petting zoo and rodeo, a weekend trail The popular group Sawyer ride, and acres of shopping Brown, considered one with more than 120 western- of country music’s most themed vendor displays.
O successful bands, will headline . y n r t t s the Friday night, October The Cowboy Symposium is a h i e g e N R 12th, lineup with songs like must-see event for everyone at al io ric nal sto “Some Girls Do” and “The who loves the western way of and State Hi Boys and Me”. life.
The traditional Saturday night Reserved tickets for music dance features Branson music shows available June 1st at star Moe Bandy. Country TicketsToTheCity.com; for dancing is part of the show day passes to all events and and the large dance floor will more information call 575- be covered with two steppin’ 378-4140 or go online to country fans. www.cowboysymposium.org.
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 71 FUN in FORT SUMNER
Old Fort Days Celebration: Old Fort Sumner Museum Village of Fort Sumner: Our The 2nd weekend in June. and Gravesite of Billy the friendly western village offers World’s Richest Billy the Kid Kid: Open daily 8:30am- many amenities including a Tombstone Race; Old Fort 5:00pm year-round. Adults stroll along the historic Pecos Days Rodeo; Talent Roundup; $4; Senior Adults-$3; Children River, water sports at Lake Goat Roping; Billy the Kid 7-15 yrs-$2; Ages 6 and Sumner, Old Fort Museum Tombstone Triathlon and more. under FREE. 575.355.2492. and Billy the Kid’s Gravesite, Contact Fort Sumner Chamber Bosque Redondo Memorial, of Commerce, 575.355.7705; Bosque Redondo Memorial, Dazend Movie Museum and fortsumnerchamber@ New Mexico State Historic historical murals at the De hotmail.com. Site: Walk with us into the Baca County Courthouse. Navajo and Mescalero Apache www.fortsumner.net. Billy the Kid Museum: cultures and trace the history Established in 1952 by Ed of their incarceration at Bosque New Mexico Wind Energy and Jewel Sweet and in its Redondo known as “The Center: Located 20 miles 61st year as a family-owned Long Walk.” Open daily Wed. northeast of Fort Sumner and and operated business. Open through Mon, 8:30am-4:30pm. perfectly suited for eastern daily. Summer hours May 15 Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, New Mexico’s windy landscape. - October 1, 8:30am- 5:00pm; Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The wind center consists of Winter hours October 1- Admission: $3 (free to seniors 136 turbines, each standing May 15, Monday - Saturday, on Wednesdays and to New 210 feet high. The facility can 8:30am-5:00pm; Adults-$5; Mexico residents on Sundays). produce up to 200 megawatts Senior Adults-$4; Children 575.355.2573. Email info@ of power, enough electricity 7-15 yrs-$3; Ages 6 and under bosqueredondomemorial. to power 94,000 average- FREE. 575.355.2380. www. com or visit sized New Mexico homes. billythekidmuseumfortsumner. bosqueredondomemorial.com. com.
An opportunity to build YOUR dream home in the heart of the Sacramento Mountains. Located minutes from downtown Ruidoso, Your Ruidoso HOMENew Mexico, Team this 40 acre subdivi- sion is bordered by the Lincoln National Forest and Grindstone Lake Recreation area. If you are interested in outdoor activities, Candles • Candle Chips “Throughthere our is readyteam access oriented to miles of hiking & mountain biking trails, Incense • Chimes • Gifts approach,fishing, we kayaking, merge horseback the riding efficiencyand ofmore. technology If shopping in Midtown or visiting the Inn of the withMountain old Gods fashioned Casino is more business your style, it’s only a 5 minute drive. Skiing, golfing, and horseracing are other popular activities in the ar- ea. values. Each person in our Weaver Real Estate is currently offering 60, singleoffice family, plays residential a specific lots for sale. role, Lot sizes range from 1/3 of an acre to 9/10ths of an acre and all lots have access to underground utilities. The roads are paved and the views areand fabulous. is committed Some lots have toSierra Blanca and valley views, while others overlook Grindstone Lake and the Lincoln National Forest. All lots have tall pines, cool breezes and abundantproviding wildlife. This qualitypremium areacustomer is sure to sell out quickly, so call now to secure your piece ofservice mountain paradise.with unfailing Mary R. Weaver • Open Daily • (Owner/Qualifying Broker) attention to detail.” “Grindstone Canyon Resort… Credit Cards Accepted not just a place to live, It’s a lifestyle!” (575) 257 - 9508 www.RuiHomes.com 575-257-3221 [email protected]
rt ta t
FOR ALL OF YOUR HUNTING AND FIRE POWER NEEDS!
here histor comes li e.
FORT STANTON LIVE JULY 14, 2018 ivin istory events monthly on the rd weekend Museum ours am to pm daily isit us at Fortstanton or or call
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 73 UNIQUE MUSEUMS of LINCOLN COUNTY EXPLORE OUR HISTORY Capitan Train Depot Corona Museum the American West Museum Capitan, NM Corona, NM Ruidoso Downs, NM In far north Lincoln County, the Home to New Mexico’s first The Capitan Train Depot was Corona Museum shares space in Smithsonian Institution Affiliate first built as a part of the El Paso an old hotel with a lending library. museum, The Hubbard Museum and Northeastern Railroad in The museum features heirlooms of the American West is a 1899. The original location was at and antiques from local families monument to times and places Coalora, about 1½ miles west of dating from the late 1800s and that are not quite as far off as you Capitan as a depot to handle the early 1900s. If Corona had had an may think. It is a place where the growing needs of a coal field. The army base in the mid-1940s, the visitor can not only experience coal field was closed about 1905 alien “Roswell Incident” might the West, but actually participate and in 1906 the depot was moved have been called the “Corona as one passes through various to its present location in Capitan. Incident.” Corona is the closest portals of time encompassing The rail line was extended to civilization to the actual site. three area cultures – Native Capitan and the depot served Located about 46 miles north of American, Hispanic and Pioneer. Carrizozo on US 54. Open May The museum’s 10,000 plus piece as a terminal for freight and 1 - November 1; Monday through collection includes wagons, passengers until the 1940s. The Saturday, 9-5. 575.849.8371. carriages, saddles, firearms, building was used as a depot and artwork and Native American as storage for George Titworth’s Ft. Stanton State artifacts. Bring the kids to visit local mercantile company. When the state-of-the-art interactive the rails were torn up in 1943 to Monument & Museum learning center and children’s area. make the steel available to the war Ft. Stanton, NM effort, the depot became storage This 150-year-old pre-Civil War Open seven days a week, for a variety of enterprises. fort (1855) was home at one excluding some holidays. 9am - time to Kit Carson, the Buffalo 4:30pm. Admission: Adults, $6; Carrizozo Heritage Soldiers, “Black Jack” Pershing, Seniors and Military, $5; Children WWII German prisoners and 6-16, $2; Under 6, Free. Museum Carrizozo, NM Billy the Kid. The fort is open The focus of this museum is the daily for self-guided tours. “Fort Located on US Hwy. 70, community’s past as a railroad Stanton Live!” is an annual July immediately adjacent to the Billy boom-town. History of life in event; the fort is converted the Kid Scenic Byway Center in the Southwest, displays, artifacts, into a living history stage with Ruidoso Downs. 575.378.4142. workshops, lectures, and gift shop. military re-enactors, storytellers, www.hubbardmuseum.org One exhibit features a typical one- Mescalero Apache dancers, room school. Also a nice barbed- Buffalo Soldiers and more. Lincoln Museums wire exhibit. Located on NM 220 between Lincoln Historic Site - 103 12th Street, Carrizozo NM 48 and US 380 (northeast of Old Lincoln County Courthouse, (intersection US 54 and 380). Ruidoso). Museum hours vary. Dr. Woods House, Tunstall Store Open Wednesday through Admission is free. 575.630.0044. Museum, Torreon & Montano Saturday, 10am-2pm. Closed www.fortstanton.org Store, Anderson-Freeman January and February. Admission Museum, Lincoln, NM. is free, 575.648.1105. Hubbard Museum of Lincoln’s idyllic and picturesque
™ 74 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 setting belies its violent past. McSween Barber and Deputy sale) items that feature Smokey’s The single road through Lincoln James Bell (killed by Billy the Kid image. If you are looking for was once described by President when he escaped from the Lincoln Smokey souvenirs, this is the place Hayes as “the most dangerous County Courthouse). Located 12 to be. Located at 102 Smokey street in America.” This National miles northeast of Carrizozo, via Bear Blvd. Open in the summer, Historic Landmark is considered US 54 and NM 349. Open daily, 9am-5pm daily. Admission is free. by many historians to be the 9am-5pm; Memorial Day through 575.354.2298. most authentic old west town Labor Day. Admission is free, but www.villageofcapitan.com EXPLORE OUR HISTORY remaining the United States. The donations are appreciated. center of the Lincoln County War, Spencer Theater for the little hamlet was launched Smokey Bear into the history books by a host the Performing Arts of famous characters including Historical Park and Alto, NM Billy the Kid, Kit Carson, Pat Museum Capitan, NM The seven-story landmark Garrett, John Chisum and Lew Everything you ever wanted to architecture of Antoine Predock is Wallace. Today you can visit six know about Lincoln County’s worth the photo alone, but inside museums operated by the Lincoln most famous bear. Kids love there are four major installations Historic Site and see numerous the full-size talking bear. View a by Seattle glass sculptor Dale other historic buildings much as short documentary in the small Chihuly. The Spencer also has they looked in 1880. Extensive theater detailing the rescue of the a live touring performance exhibits document the history bear cub found in a 17,000-acre approximately every 11 days year- of the region, focusing on the forest fire in the nearby Capitan round. Located on NM 220 on Lincoln County War (depicted Mountains. Smokey is buried in the way to Ft. Stanton from NM in the movie Young Guns). Visit the park next door. Located at 48 (northeast of Ruidoso). Open restaurants and gift shops. 118 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan Tuesday and Thursday (except Old Lincoln Days and Pageant (US 380 between Carrizozo show dates) for guided tours. are held annually the first full and Lincoln). Open daily 9am- Admission is free, but donations weekend in August and other 5pm. Admission: Adults $2, are appreciated. 888.818.7872. special events occur throughout kids 7-12, $1, 6 and under free. www.spencertheater.com the year. Historic site museums 575.354.2748. are open every day, except www.smokeybearpark.com White Oaks Christmas, New Year’s, Easter and Schoolhouse Museum Thanksgiving. The Tunstall Store and Dr. Woods House are closed White Oaks, NM November 1 through April 1. Once the second largest city in the Located 12 miles east of Capitan state, White Oaks is just a ghost of on US 380 (30 miles north of what it was before residents tried Ruidoso). Admission to the to charge the railroad for right-of- museums is $5 per adult; children way (and lost) and the gold mines 16 and under are free with paying ran out. One of the surviving gems adult. Free admission is offered to is the finest example of an eastern- New Mexico residents on Sundays influenced, brick, four-room and to New Mexico Seniors on school house left in New Mexico Wednesdays. 575.653.4372. today. Much of the structure is exactly as it was when it was built in 1895. There is a small museum Miner’s Home & on the second floor. Located 12 Toolshed Museum Smokey Bear miles northeast of Carrizozo, via White Oaks, NM Memorabilia Museum US 54 and NM 349. Open Sat., A restored 1800s family home & Gift Shop 10am-4pm and Sun., noon-4pm; from the gold-boom era. Self- Capitan, NM Memorial Day through Labor guided tour. The nearby cemetery A small one-room cabin on the Day. Admission: $2 per person. is the resting spot for the first other side of the historic park 575.648.2521. governor of New Mexico, Susan contains a collection of (not-for-
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 75 HISTORIC FORT STANTON
ort Stanton State Fort Stanton did not lack for the Fort Stanton Live! is one of Monument is a must-see famous and infamous during the country’s largest living Fattraction when visiting the military period, with figures history events, in one of the Lincoln County, featuring over such as John “Black Jack” nation’s most authentic historic 155 years of southwestern Pershing, Kit Carson, Buffalo sites! Featuring Civil War era history ranging from its initial Soldiers, and Billy the Kid military demonstrations, life- creation as a military garrison spending time at Fort Stanton. as-it-was reenactments, period to its significance as the first Territorial Governor Lew entertainment, military balls, tuberculosis hospital in the Wallace actually wrote parts of and even a Victorian ladies state. his famous novel Ben Hur while tea! Folks of all ages will enjoy staying at Fort Stanton. a REAL journey back in time! The Fort Stanton Museum Held Saturday, July 8, 2017 features excellent exhibits and In 1899, Fort Stanton was - 9am to 4pm at Fort Stanton an orientation video, bringing acquired by the Merchant Historic Site, near Ruidoso. to life the rich history and Marine Service as a hospital for www.fortstanton.org heritage of Fort Stanton. The tuberculosis patients. During museum is located in an award- the hospital era from 1899- On the third full weekend winning building, recently 1953, many new buildings of each month, the Living restored through a “Save were constructed, including Historians of the Fort Stanton America’s Treasures” grant. a hospital, dairy, new living Garrison re-enact the pre- quarters and literally hundreds Civil War Company K, 8th US Named for Captain Henry W. of tent-houses for the patients. Infantry (1858). The soldiers Stanton, who was killed in a set up camp at Fort Stanton on battle with the Apaches, the From 1953 to 2007, Fort Friday evening, and on Saturday Fort was established in 1855 Stanton became the home of they present interactive and operated as a military numerous state and private historical interpretations 10am fortification through 1896. agencies ranging from a hospital – 4pm. Anyone interested in During the Civil War, Union to a therapeutic recovery center becoming a Living Historian is forces abandoned the Fort to a detention facility. In 2007, invited to join the drill at 8am and attempted to burn the the state proclaimed the site as on Saturday. structures, but a sudden rain the newest New Mexico state storm saved the buildings from monument. So if you are looking for a destruction. special place to visit, a place to help you experience the rich history of New Mexico, and a place whose beauty will leave an indelible impression on you and your family, please visit the Fort Stanton State Monument and watch history come to life.
™ FORT STANTON 76 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 Photo courtesy of ESTIMADOS VISITANTES de MEXICO BIENVENIDOS A RUIDOSO i es la primera vez que nos visitan, en estas paginas encontraran Dias de Campo sugerencias para saquen el mayor provecho de su visita. Si ya nos han visitado, tal vez encuentren algunas nuevas ideas. Afuera de Ruidoso S En la reservación Apache Temporada de Hipodrómo de Ruidoso Mescalero esta tal vez el lugar Downs, de Mayo a Septiembre, menos conocido y mas bonito Inverieno con la Carrera de caballos más para acampar o pasar el día en Desde finales de Nov. hasta cara del mundo con premios bosque cerrado, al lado de Río principios de Abril, lo principal de 2.5 millones de dolares. Y Ruidoso, al final de Upper Canyon. es el esqui en la nieve en las su casino “Billy the Kid”, con Bonita Lake aproximadamente 25 pistas de Ski Apache, nuestra 300 “maquinitas”, restaurante y minutos de Ruidoso hacia Capitan area de ski, con 54 pistas para bar, todo esto en un ambiente siga los señalamientos. Tiene novatos y avanzados. que recuerdo la época del asadores de carne, mesas y bancas legendario Billy. alrededor del lago. Hay lugares Les sugerimos que renten para acampar. Se puede pescar en su equipo la tarde anterior, Para Días de Campo lago, pero se necesita licencia. Las para que no pierden tiempo licencias para pescar se compran el día que vayan a esquiar. Dentro de Ruidoso donde se venden el equipo de En estas tiendas de renta Hay pesca de trucha y lanchas pesca: Walmart, Western Auto, etc. de equies se habla Espanol: de pedales para los niños en Rocky Mountain Sports Seeping Springs a 3 km. Más Hay cinco campos de golf, tres de (575.258.3224), Alto Ski Shop del hipódromo. No se necesita los cuales abiertos al publico: Cree (575.336.4386) licencia para pescar aqui. Meadows, Inn of the Mountains Gods y el “Links at Sierra Blanca.” Si es la primera vez que En Two Rivers Park, al lado esquien, se recomienda que de Río Ruidoso, hay asadores A 100 mts. sobre el camino a tomen las clases. Boleto Gratis para carne, mesas y juegos Cedar Creek, lado izquierdo, se para esquiadores por primera infantiles. Está detrás de la encuentra una magnífica pista vez, con la compra de boleto Cámara de Comercio. para caminata, entre altos y verdes para clases de esquiar. pinos. En Lincoln National Forest Otra opción para los que no hay asadores para carne en el En Flying “J” Ranch hay esquían y es muy divertido para bosque. Está aproximadamente espectáculo de tipo Viejo Oeste chicos y grandes es aventarse 1 km. Sobre el camino a con balazos en un auténtico en los tubos para nieve en la Cedar Creek. Véase el mapa. scenario texano. Con el show pista que se encuentra a la Prender carbón en los asadores tambien hay cena y música. entrada del entronque par air al puede estar retringido, según Se presenta todas las noches area de esquiar. el peligro de incendio forestal menos los domingos, de Mayo que se presente. a Septiembre. Paseos en ponys Temporada de para niños pequeños. Se sugiere En el alberca municipal hay hacer reservaciones, teléfono Verano natación y hay canchas de tenis 575.336.4330. La hora de llegada La principal diversión: las municipales con iluminación es la 6:00 de la tarde. carreras de caballos en el en la noche.
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 77 Durante Todo el Año y hospedaje de tipo Bed & En el centro del pueblo, calle Breakfast (Cama y Almuerzo). Sudderth, hay muchas tiendas En Alamogordo tienen el y galerias donde podran museo especial y el cine tipo comprar desde recuerdos de Omnimax y 15 minutos más todos precios hasta pinturas y adelante, rumbo a Las Cruces, esculturas de calidad. el Parque Nacional de Arenas Blancas (White Sands). Por la noche, para cenar y bailar Las cavernas de Carlsbad, hay restaurantes italianos, mundialmente famosas, estan mexicanos y americanos. En a solo dos y media horas (via los bares del pueblo pueden Roswell-Artesia) lo que hace divertirse bailando con música posible ir por la mañana y en vivo de diferentes estilos. regresar la noche.
Vale la pena conocer el “Museo ¡Nuevo! Descarga nuestra Hubbard del Oeste Americano”, aplicación móvil en su teléfono enseguida del hipódromo, con inteligente. se escultutura escuestre (una de las más grandes del mundo) y el centro de información turística “Billy the Kid” donde les podrán informar de todos las atracciones del área. Pueden asistir al boliche, donde hay diversion para chicos y grandes, WE SPECIAL ORDER! incluyendo juegos eléctronicos y service de cafetería y bar.
El Nuevo Hotel-Casino de uality Native American & Designer los Mescaleros “Inn of the Q Jewelry of the Southwest Mountain Gods”, cuenta con 3,500 metros cuadrados de casino: 1,000 “maquinitas” y 34 mesas de juego. Pruebe su suerte en “maquinitas” desde un centavo hasta grandes apuestas en mesas de póker, 21, dados y ruleta, todo en un ambiente casual, divertido y a la vez elegante. Sigue operando el Apache Travel Center, casino, gasolinera y tienda, antes de llegar a Ruidoso sobre la carretera 70, que viene de El Paso.
Si us estancia es por varios días, tengan presente que los 575.630.1514 alrededores existen atracciones. 618 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Ruidoso, New Mexico En el pueblito de Lincoln esta la cuna de legendario Open: 10am-5pm | Mon-Sat “ Billy the Kid”; hay varios (Closed During February & March) museos, tiendas, restaurantes
™ 78 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide | 2018-2019 MountainAirCabins.com
1.866.630.9073
ALYX DUNCAN, Qualifying Broker Cell: 575-973-5397 • Office:575-257-5600
Email: [email protected]
Designer & Conceal Carry Handbags Men’s & Women’s Small Leather & Travel Accessories Wallets Belts Briefcases
VisitRuidoso.com | The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide™ 79 WHERE BEGIN
WHERE ARE MADE
FULL CASINO | LUXURY RESORT | FINE DINING | CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF InnoftheMountainGods.com | 1-800-545-9011 | Mescalero, NM