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Welcome from the Chamber Day Trips & Area Attractions Area Map: Ruidoso Regional Attractions The Spencer Experience The Art of Lincoln County Gaming Fun in Ruidoso Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Ruidoso Downs Race Track Shopping, Dining & Wining Calendar of Events Enjoy the Great Outdoors Area Map: Hiking Trails Discover Carrizozo Area Map: Ruidoso & Ruidoso Downs Getting to Ruidoso, New Mexico Area Event Venues Local Churches & Fellowships Lodging Guide Family Fun & Activities Smokey’s Story Lincoln County Wildlife & Pet Guide Historic Lincoln Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Flying J Chuckwagon Historic Fort Stanton Unique Museums of Lincoln County Fun in Fort Sumner Estimados Visitantes de Mexico 6

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Welcome The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center welcomes you to Ruidoso, Lincoln County, NM! The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to experience the ultimate Playground of the Southwest. Lincoln County is home to a rich history, seasonal recreation and world-class entertainment. Enjoy winter at Ski Apache, summer at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and year-round hiking and mountain biking. Ruidoso offers year-round class act performances at the Spencer Theater and the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Festivals abound year-round with the Ruidoso Art Festival, the famous Cowboy Symposium, Festival of Lights, Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally and Mountain of Blues Festival.

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Perfectly situated, our mountain resort is ideal for weddings, conventions or family reunions. We hope you enjoy your experience, whether it be horseback riding, golfing, shopping , dining or taking a scenic drive. If you are feeling lucky, be sure to visit one of our three area casinos. Bring the family and enjoy the uniquely beautiful Lincoln County area.

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Day trips & area attractions Billy The Kid Scenic Byway This beautiful scenic byway through the Hondo Valley and along Hwy 380 has many different stops including The Hubbard Museum of the American West, The Billy the Kid Scenic Byway Visitor Center, Capitan, and Lincoln. Attractions: The Billy the Kid Byway Visitor Center is located next to the Hubbard Museum of the American West and is a good place to start your journey. Visitors can view the layout of the Byway inside the visitor center. Go to www.billybyway. com/bywaycenter.html for more information about the Visitor Center. The Fort Stanton State Monument is a must-see attraction when visiting Lincoln County. Nestled on Highway 220 that bisects the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway, New Mexico’s newest State Monument features over 155 years of southwestern history ranging from its initial creation as a military garrison

to its significance as the first tuberculosis hospital in the state to an internment camp for German seamen during World War II. Go to fortstanton.org for more information. The Hubbard Museum of the American West is located on Hwy 70 next to the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid Casino. This museum has a few permanent collections including the Anne Stradling Collection and a Native American Fine Art Collection. The museum also features wonderful exhibits throughout the year. Call the museum at 575.378.4142 or go to www.hubbardmuseum.org. See page 72 for additional local museum listings and information.

The Hurd La Rinconada Gallery is located along the Byway at mile marker 281, on the family’s ranch in San Patricio in the beautiful Hondo Valley. Call the gallery at 1.800.658.6912 for more information about their guest homes and hosting events or go to www.wyethartists.com. The Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery

is located on Hwy. 70 at mile marker 284, and is one of New Mexico’s most beautiful gardens. During April, May,and part of June the garden is filled with thousands of blooming, prize winning iris. During the other summer months, lilies, poppies, wild flowers and other varieties of native plants are in full bloom. Iris and other plants are for sale. The garden also features a wooded area, picnic tables, a gold fish pond, a rose garden, and a .hummingbird porch. Admission is free. Call 575.653.4062 or go to www.hondoirisfarm.com for more information. See page 16 for additional local gallery listings and information.

Lincoln Historic Site, in the historic town of Lincoln, is located on Highway 380 and if you are not careful, you can drive through without realizing it. The town is protected as a historic district, making the town seem like a living museum. There are multiple buildings available to tour, including the old Lincoln County Courthouse year round, and during the spring and summer months, the Tunstall Store. During the summer months, ranger led tours and programs are available. Lincoln Historic Site is a gem for families and historians alike. Call Lincoln Historic Site at 575.653.4372 or go to nmhistoricsites.org for more information. Capitan is located on Hwy 380 and has shopping, restaurants and scenic drives. Capitan is also home to the original Smokey Bear. Photo courtesy of DAV ID HALL

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Smokey Bear Historical Park is located at the intersection of Hwy 380 and Hwy 48 in Capitan. This visitor center is run by the Forest Service and has an exhibit of displays that tells the story of Smokey Bear. It also includes exhibits of how the forest service fights fires and prevents them. Outside of the center are the original Smokey’s grave and a walking path. The Smokey Bear Gift Shop and Museum is next to the visitor center. For more information, call Smokey Bear Historical Park, 575.354.2748. At Fox Cave, you can shop inside a real cavern and there’s a surprise in every nook and cranny. Have you ever wanted to pan for gold? At Fox Cave, you can. History buffs can appreciate this gem of Lincoln County. Although Fox Cave was never actually Billy the Kid’s hideout, it is in “Billy the Kid Country.” Highway 70 cuts through areas in which Billy and his friends rode, slept, ate, and went to parties (not to mention had various shoot-outs during the Lincoln County War). Fox Cave is a fabulous place to enjoy a cold drink and marvel at the natural architecture of the cave and the area’s scenic mountains. Inside the cave’s enormous interior are hundreds of pieces of jewelry as well as aisles of rocks and crystals. Fox Cave is open seven days a week. It is located on the edge of Highway 70 West and is clearly marked by roadside signs. For more information, please call 575.378.9954.

Cloudcroft

Cloudcroft, a quaint little town sitting at about 9,000 feet, has something for everyone. Enjoy fishing in Rio Penasco, the southern-most spring creek in the United States. Hiking trails throughout the Lincoln National Forest are maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. 575.682.2551. Or visit Chippeway Riding Stables

and saddle up and ride through the beautiful mountains of south central New Mexico. Call 575.682.2565. Also, Cloudcroft is home to one of New Mexico’s best bike races along the Rim Trail. Call 575.682.1229. The Lodge Resort and Spa at Cloudcroft is a retreat unlike any other. Enveloped by an age-old mystique, it stands gracefully atop the Sacramento Mountains. Stay the night, enjoy fine dining, or golf at one of the highest elevation courses in the United States, The Lodge Golf Course, a nine-hole course in Scottish traditional format. Call The Lodge Resort and Spa and Golf Course at 800.395.6343. Ski Cloudcroft offers snowmobiling, cross country and alpine skiing, as well as snowboarding and tubing. Ski Cloudcroft features a double chairlift, rentals, and snack bar. Call 575.682.2333.

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Located in the heart of Cloudcroft, the James Sewell Ice Rink offers fun for the whole family at its outdoor ice rink with ice skate rentals, warming hut, snack bar and tube rentals. 575.682.4585. For more information call the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce at 575.682.2733.

Alamogordo Area

Alamogordo is about an hour south of Ruidoso on Hwy 70. It has the Alameda Park Zoo, the toy train depot also in Alameda Park, the New Mexico Museum of Space History, and an IMAX Theater. Call the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce at 1.800.826.0294. White Sands is past Alamogordo on Hwy 70. Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world’s great natural wonders -the glistening white sands of New VisitRuidoso.com |

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Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world’s largest gypsum dune field. White Sands National Monument preserves a major portion of this unique dune field, along with the plants and animals that live here. Call the White Sands Monument at 575.479.6124 or go to www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm.

Carrizozo Area

Only a 45 minute scenic drive from downtown Ruidoso. It makes for a perfect day trip including lunch in Carrizozo along the way. The Carrizozo Heritage Museum is located on 12th St. right behind the Four Winds restaurant [possible lunch spot] and features Carrizozo’s circa 1900 railroad history. Further down Historic 12th St. visit the wonderful art and photo galleries - contemporary fine art at Gallery 408, pottery and paintings at Heart Of The Raven Gallery, handmade girl’s dresses and copper jewelry at The Shire Of Ghillie Dhu, and photography exclusive to New Mexico at The Tularosa Basin Gallery Of Photography on the corner. While there on 12th St. do not miss the Soul Of The West Bootique featuring cowboy boots and other western attire or The Dark Horse, an antique and vintage furnishings store. Both located just across the street from the Wells Fargo Bank.

At the end of 12th St. make sure you visit Roy’s Gift Gallery and Soda Fountain - on the New Mexico Register of Historic Buildings - and features a real oldfashioned soda fountain. Directly across the street from Roy’s is the HWY 54 Emporium building that is one of those classic old general stores with lots of everything for everybody. Do not forget about lunch! Carrizozo Café next to the HWY 54 Emporium, Four Winds Restaurant at the crossroads, the Orange Lunch Wagon there on Main Street, Paul’s New Mexican Take-Out just a few blocks west of the HWY 380/HWY 54 intersection and Abuelita’s right at the intersection.

White Oaks Area

Just 3 miles north of Carrizozo on HWY 54 then turn right on HWY 349 for 9 miles brings you to the old gold mining town of White Oaks hidden up in the Carrizo Mountains. Visit the Cedarvale Cemetery on your right about one mile short of town. Lots of graves from the late 1890’s are in there. Also visit the No Scum Allowed Saloon in town that serves some of the coldest beer in all of Lincoln County. Walk through the door and you feel you are back over 100 years. Right next to the No Scum is the Brown Store featuring unique and refurbished items as well as turn of the century candy. Make sure you visit the Old Schoolhouse built in the gold mining days - just behind the Brown Store. Finally, White Oaks Pottery is a must visit as well. The route is marked by yellow and purple signs as you drive through White Oaks and just 3 miles out of town. Beautiful

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and unique pottery made right there.

Other Nearby Attractions

Three Rivers Petroglyphs is located on Hwy 54, about 30 miles South of Carrizozo. More than 21,000 glyphs of birds, humans, animals, fish, insects and plants, as well as numerous geometric and abstract designs are scattered over 50 acres of New Mexico’s northern Chihuahuan Desert. For more information, pick up a Three Rivers brochure at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, go to the website www.blm.gov/ nm/st/en/prog/recreation/ las_cruces/three_rivers.html, or call The Las Cruces BLM District Office at 575.525.4300. The Trinity Site is where the first atomic bomb was detonated and is a National Historic Landmark. One entrance is on Hwy 380 West of Carrizozo. The other is near Alamogordo. The tours take place twice a year, the first Saturday in April and October. There is no charge. Call 800.826.0294 or 575.479.6124 for more information. The Valley of the Fires is the youngest lava flow in the continental US and is located on Hwy 380, about 3 miles west of Carrizozo. There are picnic tables, RV and tent sites, and walking trails. Brochures can be picked up at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, or the Valley of Fires website, www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/ recreation/roswell/valley_of_ fires.html, or call the recreation area, 575.648.2241.

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The Spencer Experience The Spencer Theater is a world-class

performance hall located 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso. Unique architecture, outstanding acoustics, intimate seating and excellent artistry are the Spencer’s celebrated features. Since 1997, the non-profit facility has presented an impressive array of professional performances throughout the year, including Broadway shows; European and American symphony orchestras and chamber orchestras; modern dance and Celtic dance companies; salsa and ballroom dance classes and several dance parties; classical and contemporary ballets; comedy troupes and stand-up comedians; drama and comedy theatre; pop, rock, folk, flamenco, Celtic, Native American, jazz and country performers or bands; children’s theatre (Class Acts & Student Performing Arts series); comic opera, big band revues; futuristic music and dance troupes; and numerous tributes to American theatrical and literary icons, as well as music legends. The theater has also “teched” several Broadway shows (Big, Cabaret, Seussical, Fosse, Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar and Rich Little as Jimmy Stewart), a definite honor for any road-house theater. When “teching,” the staff and temporary crews prepare the show’s final details in wardrobe, lighting, sound and staging for national premieres and cross-country tours. Designed by the world renowned architect Antoine Predock and decorated with four major glass installations by the eminent artist Dale Chihuly, the Spencer

Theater has garnered numerous awards, the most prestigious of which was its naming as one of seven outstanding theaters in the world by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology in 2004. The ranking was shared with such similarly distinguished facilities as Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall and the Sprague Memorial Hall in New Haven. The Spencer features:

• $22 million structure featuring 514 intimate seats • 5,000 sq ft stage with 52 fly lines • State-of-the-art lighting and acoustics • Crystal Lobby • A loggia and fountain • Three chorus dressing rooms and four-star dressing rooms, accommodating 52+ artists • A greenroom and open air courtyard • A private Founders Room • Pre-performance dinners for Founders Room Members • Two fully stocked bars • Two kitchens to accommodate artists, stage crews and Founders Room diners • A 964-square-foot outdoor stage and grassy amphitheater • A west patio with patio seating • 74 acres of land • Spectacular views of the Sacramento Mountains and the Capitan Mountains.

The facility is available for rentals (parties, weddings, meetings, reunions, memorials, lectures, fund-raisers, shows and movies). Call 575.336.4800 or email: charles@spencertheater.com for rental information! www.spencertheater.com

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OLD LINCOLN DAYS

Friday – Sunday, August 7th – 9th

Lincoln Historic Site 12 miles east of Capitan on US 380 575.653.4372 Open seven days a week. Admission for all six museums is $5. Children 16 and under free.

Enjoy a weekend of living history, special performances and more.

fort Stanton

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FORT STANTON LIVE!

Saturday – Sunday, July 11th – 12th

This 2-day event for the entire family features a candle and lantern tour of the fort quadrangle, a military ball, living history reenactments, lectures, garrison camp tours, live music, and much more from the days of yester-year.

Fort Stanton Historic Site 7 mi. SE of Capitan near U.S. 380 575.354.0341 Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in summer, and Mondays through Thursdays in winter. Grounds always open. Adults

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the art of Lincoln County The art community in Ruidoso and

Lincoln County is thriving! Our creative artists and craftspeople work in every type of medium and style.

DJ’s Jewelry Visit this log cabin to view DJ and Kelly’s designer collection of Native American jewelry in 14K gold and sterling, precious and semiprecious gemstones; specializing in quality domestic turquoise. 618 Carrizo Canyon Road, Ruidoso. 575.630.1514

Earth-N-Stone A unique studio gallery featuring the works of Alan Miner. Handmade stoneware, pottery, steel sculpture and lots of rocks. 2117 Sudderth Dr., Suite 14, Ruidoso. 575.257.2768

Expressions in Bronze Gallery Featuring the Native American painting and bronze sculptures of Dave McGary. 2002 Sudderth, Ruidoso. 575.257.1000 www.davemcgary.com

Gallery 408 Celebrating its 10th anniversary. Featuring contemporary fine art and the Painted Burros of Southern New Mexico seen on rooftops and in the adjacent sculpture garden. Also shop for jewelry, sculpture and other hand crafted items. 408 12th Street, Carrizozo, NM. 575.648.2598 www.gallery408.com

Heart Of The Raven Gallery Four kilns in back makes for a lot of great pottery and lessons too.

Also paintings and hand-loomed items for sale. Two painted burros on the rooftop. 415 12th Street, Carrizozo, NM. 575.937.7459

Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery Located in one of New Mexico’s most beautiful gardens, Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery features paintings, sculpture and jewelry by resident artist Alice Seely. Folk art, ceramics, and clothing from around the world are part of the collection. Hwy 70, Mile marker 284 (between Ruidoso and Roswell.) 575.653.4062 www.hondoirisfarm.com

John T. Soden Gallery The gallery of John T. Soden features his landscape photography in both black and white and color. 1086 State Highway 48, Alto. 575.336.2155

Josie’s Framery Located in the heart of Ruidoso, Josie’s specializes in custom framing. 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,

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prints, books, sculpture, cards and jewelry. Dr. Kenneth Wyatt is one of the most well-known and prolific Western artists of today. Additionally, he inspires people all over the world with his outstanding Christian art. Also featured is Veda Wyatt, Jill WyattMarshall and Jake Marshall. 2205 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso. 575.257.1529 www.kennethwyatt.com

Longcoat Fine Art Featuring contemporary masters and historic works of art. 2825 Sudderth, Ruidoso. 575.257.9102 www.longcoatfineart.com

McMillan’s Fine Hand Crafted Furniture McMillan’s offers unique handcrafted furniture and oneof-a-kind lamps, mirrors and wall art. Exceptional attention to detail goes into every piece of solid hardwood furniture. Showroom located at Gavilan Canyon Road. 575.336.2485 www.mcmillansfurniture.com

Mountain Arts Gallery and Framing Enjoy the work of renowned artists of the West and Southwest. Artwork by Teri Sodd and more. 2530 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso. 575.257.9748 www.mountainartsgallery.com

Piñon Pottery

Thunder Horse Gallery

Vicki Conley has been making pottery in Ruidoso Downs for over 25 years. She does a variety of work including functional stoneware, decorative roku and horsehair pottery. The gallery carries work by several area artists including Anita Keegan, Shirley Lall, Virgil Stephens and Nancy Phillips. Mile marker 26465, Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs. 575.378.4270 www.pinonpottery.com

A fine art gallery specializing in original western paintings, bronze sculptures, unique fine art ceramics, handcrafted wood bowls and furniture, Taos drums and an array of custom jewelry. 200 Mechem Drive, Suite 1. 575.257.3989 or email us at info@thunderhorsegallery.com

Simon Gomez The artisans at Simon Gomez have been making custom jewelry for over 38 years. Gold, silver and platinum. 4500 Sudderth Dr., Four Seasons Mall, #4, Ruidoso. 575.937.7493

The Tularosa Basin Gallery Of Photography One of the largest photographyonly galleries in the entire state. Features work from over 20 New Mexican photographers and all photographs have been taken within New Mexico. 401 12th Street, Carrizozo, NM. 575.937.1489 www.photozozo.org

Tanner Tradition

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Since 1972, the Tanner Family has worked directly with the Native People to bring their art and jewelry to the market place. The tradition continues here in Ruidoso with Lynn Tanner, a fifth generation Indian trader and his wife, Kathy Dawn. 624 Sudderth, Ruidoso. 575.257.8675

The Adobe

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Enjoy a rich mixture of paintings, sculptures, antiquities and jewelry. The Adobe features some of the finest silversmiths in the world, along with artists of regional and national prominence. 2905 Sudderth, Ruidoso. 575.257.5795 www.theadobefineart.com

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Gaming fun in Ruidoso If you’re feeling lucky...

from the security guards, floor attendants, and everyone else you meet including the person paying you a huge jackpot! The casino prides itself on taking exceptional care of its customers every day.

Billy the Kid Casino is known as the “Friendliest Casino in New Mexico”. Yes, it’s a little smaller in size, bit it’s a lot bigger in smiles!

On different days of the week, Billy the Kid Casino has various specials and promotions. For example, seniors 55 and over are featured on Wednesdays for “Seniors Day” that includes hourly drawings for cash and free slot play.

When you walk through the door expect to get a quick “howdy”

Billy the Kid Casino features all the latest slot machines, video

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blackjack and poker, and has a horse racing simulcast area located next door featuring all the top horse race tracks in the nation. A delicious restaurant, Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill, is open yearround and is located just a few feet from the casino, and features daily food and drink specials. Everyone who plays at Billy the Kid Casino and opens a new player’s club card account receives $5 in free slot play. The casino is open 365-days a year. For more information, telephone 575-378-4431.

Casino Apache

Located on Hwy 70, Casino Apache Travel Center offers 25,000 square feet of gaming action that includes 499 slot and video poker machines, as well as 10 table games featuring Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. The Casino Apache Travel Center features a convenience store with a variety of snacks and fresh coffee selections, discount gas prices and diesel refueling. Laundry and shower facilities are available for commercial truck drivers. 18 The Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide® | 2015-2016

Inn of the mountain gods resort & casino Conveniently located in the mountains just above Ruidoso, in unforgettable Mescalero, New Mexico, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino is your ideal mountain adventure getaway. With the breathtaking backdrop of the Sierra Blanca, beside pristine Lake Mescalero, and offering cooler temperatures than the desert below, this oasis has something to offer any traveler to the Southwest - whether you are looking to slow things down with a relaxing mountain escape or ready for an action-packed, adrenaline-charged adventure. Thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies have met their match at Ski Apache, Inn of the Mountain Gods’ sister resort, with the brand new APACHE WIND RIDER ZipTour®. Ski Apache is already known for being the nation’s southern-most continually operating ski resort, but the APACHE WIND RIDER ZipTour® brings a whole new rush to the ski area. The three-span zip line tour is the highest in the United States standing at 11,500 feet in elevation above the “Apache Bowl.” The adrenaline-charged, one-ofa-kind zip line experience covers more than 8,900 feet in total length and allows riders to fully take in the beauty of the surrounding Lincoln National forest and Sierra Blanca mountain peak from an unparalleled 360˙ aerial view. What’s more, the zip line features the patented ZipTour trolley, which allows riders to control their speed and overall ride experience. The APACHE WIND RIDER ZipTour® offers a total mountain exploration tour, top-tobottom, in approximately one hour. For guests looking to enjoy the crisp mountain air, mild weather and clear blue skies, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino features an 18-hole Championship Golf Course nestled in the towering pines of the Lincoln National Forest designed by renowned golf course architect, Ted Robinson. But don’t be deceived by the course’s beauty. With a tricky island fairway and fast breaking

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greens, the course voted Golf Digest’s “Top 40 Casino Golf Greens” is fun yet challenging for golfers of all skill levels. One of the greatest attractions of Inn of the Mountain Gods is the recreational activities the property offers that go beyond the typical resort experience. The Mescalero Apache Tribe reservation boasts some of the finest bull elk, cow elk, bear and turkey hunting in North America. Experience the majesty of the tribe’s culture during a Big Game Hunt, or hone your skills at the year-round sporting clay range. Plus, with an annual stock of nearly 20,000 trout, Lake Mescalero offers ideal fishing conditions in the spring and summer. And don’t forget to take advantage of the surrounding trails for a great day of hiking or even some horseback riding. Additionally, guests can rent kayaks and paddle boats to get some exercise while taking in the beauty of Lake Mescalero. When the sun goes down, heat things up with live music and the ultra-cool vibe of Club 49 inside the casino. Or check out the 2,000-seat event center, which hosts some of the biggest headliners and up-and-comers from across the nation. Traveling with kids? Great! Besides all of the outdoor fun, Inn of the Mountain Gods has an arcade located behind the concierge desk in the grand lobby. The arcade offers numerous games such as Fast & Furious racing, Guitar Hero, pool, and air hockey. Plus, Inn of the Mountain Gods offers a summer activities program just for kids from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Every Saturday kids can be dropped off for fully supervised indoor and outdoor activities, games and arts and crafts. To stay fueled during a day of activities, Inn of the Mountain Gods’ offers a sumptuous selection

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of dining establishments. Grab a delicious meal at the Gathering of Nations Buffet which features an array of freshly prepared international favorites such as Asian, Mexican, Italian and classic American cuisine, or head over to Big Game Sports Bar, conveniently located directly inside the casino, for a burger and ice-cold brew. Or, indulge your taste buds at Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant for the finest breakfast, lunch or dinner Inn of the Mountain Gods has to offer. Be sure to grab a nightcap at Wendell’s Lounge overlooking the incredible Lake Mescalero with live easy listening music including light jazz, classical guitar and gentle piano, or get the party started at Club 49. When traveling to the resort in a group, with family or solo, Inn of the Mountain Gods is well equipped to handle any size party. The resort casino presents awardwinning accommodations with 273 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites decorated in fresh earth tones to complement its tranquil surroundings. Inn of the Mountain Gods offers standard, superior and luxury rooms, or deluxe, executive, grand, royal and presidential suites. A convention center, with theaterstyle seating for up to 3,000 people and technological capabilities to suit almost any need is also available to accommodate any special event. Owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino presents the perfect getaway for every traveler from the adventure enthusiast to the guest looking to enjoy life in the slow lane. For more information about Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, please call 800-5456040 or visit the web site at www.InnoftheMountainGods. com. For special motorcoach group rates contact cmeeks@ innofthemountaingods.com.

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Ruidoso Downs race track

the Pinnacle of New Mexico Horse Racing $3 Million All American Futurity sets all-time record mark for richest quarter horse race in 2015! Every summer, thousands and thousands of tourists visit Ruidoso Downs Race Track for exciting horse racing action. The 2015 season, held Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, promises to be a record-setting run. That’s because the classic All American Futurity, for two year old quarter horses, will offer a world-record $3 million purse on Labor Day this summer. It is the largest purse for any two-year-old race in the world, and will attract the nation’s top quarter horses, owners, trainers and jockeys attempting to make their mark on racing immortality. There are not many more prestigious races in the world to win than the All American Futurity. Just think about it; the world’s largest purse winnings for a young race horse is here. Such an important race isn’t held at a major metropolitan race

track, but beautiful, quaint and traditional Ruidoso Downs. It’s a giant feather in the cap for this little mountain town and a great source of pride for the locals and tourists who love spending their summers in the tall, cool pines. Here’s an attempt to put the $3 million All American in perspective; the race compares favorably to the $2 Kentucky Derby. The winning owner’s share of the race purse is $1.5 million, to be won as the horses charge down the homestretch just a few feet away from the nearly 25,000 screaming fans on Labor Day. It is the community’s annual party, and the race is televised nationally. Horse racing season opens May 22 with the first of two days of qualifying for the $750,000 Ruidoso Futurity, and concludes on September 7, with the running of the All American Futurity. There are scores of thoroughbred and quarter horse stakes events held throughout the summer, along with special music concerts, arts and craft festivals,

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race horse auctions, and family fun. Children are always welcome to watch the horse races. Families and friends have been coming to the horse races at Ruidoso Downs since 1959. So many memories of summers’ past remain at the race track, and tourists enjoy visiting the Hall of Fame located inside the race track’s grandstand which recognizes the top race horses, owners, trainers and jockeys that have competed through the years. Admission is free to the Hall of Fame and to the grandstand during race days. There is a clubhouse admission, and reservations are required on the busiest days. Horse racing is held Fridays through Mondays during the 2015 season, with first post time scheduled for 1 p.m. For more information and to get a complete schedule of the races, concerts, events and activities held throughout the year at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, visit www.raceruidoso.com.

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Shopping, Dining & Wining Enjoy the good life! Shopping Unique and amazing shopping experiences await you in Ruidoso, New Mexico! Midtown, the main shopping district, is located on Sudderth Drive. Enjoy the many specialty boutiques, quaint eateries, and souvenir shops as you stroll the streets of Ruidoso. This area is especially famous for its many shops featuring original items made by local craftsmen and artisans. Other shopping areas can be found throughout the Sudderth and Mechem Drive areas. Also

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the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway offers many unique shopping opportunities as you visit Hondo Valley, historic Lincoln, Capitan and Carrizozo. Whatever your shopping desire– casual browsing or serious shopping – you don’t want to leave Ruidoso empty-handed!

Dining Asian

The Great Wall of China 2913 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.2522 Yee’s Express 623 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5888

Bakeries & Delis

Gathering of Nations Buffet Inn of the Mountain Gods 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero 1.800.545.9011

Coffee Shops, Teahouses & Cafes 12th Street Coffee 410 Twelfth St, Carrizozo

Beanvenidos Coffee Shop 701 Mechem Dr. 575.973.4779 Chef Shawn’s Eatery 2415 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.2433 Cornerstone Bakery Café 359 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.1842

Lawrence Brothers GA Bakery & Deli 721 Mechem Dr. 575.257.4015

Dream Catcher Café 2629 Sudderth Dr. 575.802.2222

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Buffets

Cornerstone Bakery Café 359 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.1842

Walmart Supercenter Bakery 1800 West Hwy 70 Ruidoso Downs 575.378.1400

Happy Hour Darts Pool Karaoke Televised Sports

Circle J BBQ 1825 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.4105

New Cali Cafe 201 N. Eagle Dr. 575.257.8652 Renee’s Real Food 35 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan 575.973.03514

Apache Tee Restaurant Inn of the Mountain Gods 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd., Mescalero 1.800.545.9011

Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House 2704 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.2273

Can’t Stop Smokin’ 418 Mechem Dr. 575.630.0000

Starbucks Coffee 2722 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0096

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Cree Meadows Country Club 301 Country Club Dr. 575.257.9186 El Corral Café 511 Main Street, Corona 575.849.1238 Photo courtesy of FAR LEY ’S

The Treehouse Café 118 Lake Shore Dr., Alto 575.336.8444 The Wild Herb Market 1715 Sudderth 575.257.0138 Tina’s Café 522 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.8930 Village Buttery 2107 Sudderth 575.257.9251 Viva LLC 2811 Sudderth 575.808.8181 Zocca Coffee & Tea 1129 Mechem Dr. 575.258.1445

Casual Dining

Abuelita’s 102 Hwy 380, Carrizozo 575.648.4200 Billy The Kid Restaurant and Grill, Ruidoso Downs 1461 Hwy 70 E, Ruidoso Downs 575.378.4431 Carrizozo Cafe Mid-Town, Hwy 54, Carrizozo 575.430.9708 Chef Lupe’s 1101 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.4687 Corona Grill U.S. 54, Corona 575.849.2424

Cornerstone Bakery Café 359 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.1842 Dream Catcher Café 2629 Sudderth Dr. 575.802.2222

Farley’s Food Fun & Pub 1200 Mechem Dr. 575.258.5676

Schlotzsky’s 2812 Sudderth 575.257.7811

Four Winds 101 S. Central, Carrizozo 575.648.2964 Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub 2331 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0219 Hall of Flame Burgers 2500 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.9987

Subway 148 Sudderth Dr.; 1129 Mechem 575.630.0251; 258.1394 Village Buttery 2107 Sudderth 575.257.9251

Desserts

Buffet’s Candies 1925 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5669

Lincoln County Grill 2717 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.7669

Cinnabon 2812 Sudderth 575.257.7822

Log Cabin Restaurant 1074 Mechem Dr. 575.258.5029 Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room 441 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso 575.808.8456 Schlotzsky’s 2812 Sudderth 575.257.7811 Smokey B’s at Apache Casino Hwy 70 W. Mescalero 575.464.7777 Smokey Bear Restaurant 310 Smokey Bear Blvd. 575.354.2557 Subway 148 Sudderth Dr.; 1129 Mechem 575.630.0251; 257.1394

Fudge • Divinity • Popcorn Pinon Candy • Caramels Pecan Brittle • Pecan Rolls And so much more!

The Quarters Restaurant & Grill 2535 Sudderth 575.257.9535

Catering

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Desserts (cont.) Papa Bear’s Cupcake Emporium 2314 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.0074 Roy’s Ice Cream Parlor S. Hwy 54 , Carrizozo 575.648.2921 Sweet Retreat 2501 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5500

Distinctive Dining

Flying J Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Show Highway 48, 1½ miles past Ski Apache turnoff 575.336.4330 or 888.468.3595 www.flyngjranch.com

Fast Food, Takeout & Delivery Anaheim Jack’s 1097 Mechem Dr. 575.808.8340

TCBY Located inside Schlotzsky’s 2812 Sudderth 575.257.7822

Brewer’s / Shell Stations 418 Sudderth Dr.; 1 Ski Run Rd. 575.257.0845; 575.336.2325

Viva LLC 2811 Sudderth 575.808.8181

Chisum 32/Hub City Convenience Store 101 Sun Valley Rd., Alto 575.336.4046 Club Gas 1137 Mechem Dr. 575.258.3211 Kentucky Fried Chicken 331 Sudderth 575.257.2119 McDonald’s 144 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.7547 Mr. Burger 1203 Mechem Dr. 575.258.3616 Paul’s New Mexican Take-Out Hwy 380 W. Carrizozo 575.648.2885 Porky’s 2306-2 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.0544; 973.8267; 973.1226 Roy’s Ice Cream Parlor 1200 S. Hwy 54, Carrizozo 575.648.2921

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Smokey’s Country Market 116 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan 575.354.2219 Sonic Drive-In 102 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.4787 Taco Bell 654 Sudderth 575.257.4246

Fine Dining

Ellis Store County Inn Hwy 380 MM 98, Lincoln 800.653.6460 Rebecca’s at the Lodge At Cloudcroft 601 Corona Place, Cloudcroft 800.395.6343 The Dolan House (Reservations Required) Hwy 380, Lincoln 575.653.4670 The Wortley Hotel Hwy 380, Lincoln 575.653.4300 Tinnie Silver Dollar 28 miles east of Ruidoso, Tinnie, NM 575.653.4425 Wendell’s Inn of the Mountain Gods 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd, Mescalero 1.877.277.4577

Mexican

Casa Blanca 501 Mechem Dr. 575.257.2495 Chileo’s 135 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs 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

La Sierra 100 Lake Shore Dr., Alto 575.336.4673

Texas Club Grill & Bar 212 Metz Dr. 575.258.3325

Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant 2408 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.8754

Vegetarian/Vegan

Old Road Restaurant 692 Old Road, Mescalero 575.464.4674

The Treehouse Café 118 Lake Shore Dr. 575.336.8444

Ole Taco 319 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5040

The Wild Herb Market 1715 Sudderth 575.257.0138

Pizza & Italian Café Rio 2547 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.7746

Wine Shopping See page 28...

El Paisano 442 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan 575.354.2206

Domino’s Pizza 1717 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.3030

El Paraiso Mexican Restaurant 721 Mechem Dr. 257.0279

Michael J’s 601 Mechem Drive 575.257.9559

Pena’s Place 2963 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.4135

Michelina’s Italian Restaurant 2703 Sudderth 575.257.5753

Grill Caliente 2800 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0224

Pizza Hut 725 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5161

Jorge’s Café 2064 W. Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs 575.378.9804

The Treehouse Café 118 Lake Shore Dr., Alto 575.336.8444

La Hacienda 340 Sudderth Dr. 575.378.1079

Grill Caliente 2800 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0224

Steak & Seafood Cattle Baron 657 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.9355 K-Bobs W. Highway 70 575.378.0025 The Rancher’s Steak & Seafood 2823 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.7540

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Wine Shopping Eagle Ranch Pistachio Groves/ Heart of the Desert Pistachios and Wines Wine tasting, pistachios, gifts, and gift baskets. 575.434.0035 www.HeartoftheDesert.com The Cork & Kettle Wine tasting, wine accessories, specialty foods and unique gifts. 2801 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.6112 www.thecorkandkettle.com The Cellar Uncorked Wine tasting 2332 Sudderth Dr. 575.630.0037 www.rellenobros.com Lawrence Brothers Large selection of local and national wines. 721 Mechem Dr 575.257.4014 Noisy Water Winery Wine Tasting, handmade New Mexico cheeses, and other products. 2342 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.9335 www.rellenobros.com

Luxury Condo Sales & Vacation Rentals Right on the River & Steps from Midtown!

Tularosa Vineyards Wine tasting and wine accessories. 575.585.2260 www.tularosavineyards.com Walgreens Large selection of local and national wines. 138 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.0054.

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2015

CALENDAR OF EVENTS For the most up-to-date info on these and other events, visit www.visitruidoso.com or download our NEW APP in the Apple App Store or for Android.

April 2015

Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain Gods 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Must be 21 years or over to get in. More Info: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 11 • 12 Hours in the Wild West Bike Race, Fort Stanton Recreation Area 8 am to 8 pm. This is the season opener for endurance mountain biking in New Mexico. The race will take place at the Ft. Stanton Recreation Area (just north of Ruidoso), this fourteen miles of pure and sacred single track and 1700 feet of climbing are a guaranteed motivator to get your buns in shape. www.ziarides.com/12wildwest/ 11 • Free Movie and Music at Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House, 2704 Sudderth Dr. Movie starts at 6:30. Free movie “Paris Texas” - Live music in the front room with Elane and David Wiggins. Music starts at 7 pm. More Info: Sacred Grounds: 575-257-2273 12 • Keep Ruidoso Beautiful, Schoolhouse Park - Registration is at 12:30. Meet at the park at 12:30 pm to register, the Clean Up kicks off at 1. Gloves, trash bags, and t-shirts provided. Lunch, refreshments and door prizes for volunteers. Come join us and take pride in Ruidoso. More Info: Ruidoso Parks & Recreation: 575-257-5030 11 • The Nashville Chicks at the Spencer Theater - Performance is at 7 and the Fajita and Relleno Buffet is before the performance. Tickets start at $39 for the performance. Tickets for the buffet are $20. More Info: Spencer Theater: 575-3364800 www.spencertheater.com 12 • RHS Benefit Golf Scramble at the Links at Alto Country Club 1 pm shotgun start. Come play at Alto Country Club’s beautiful golf course in the beautiful southern Sacramento Mountains and help raise money for the Ruidoso High School Golf Team. 1 pm. Shotgun start. This is the third of four golf scrambles. $35 to play plus cart fee. More Info: Cree Meadows: 575-257-5815

24 • Country Music Trio, The Band Perry, Inn of the Mountain Gods 8 pm. Tickets start at $45. More Info: Inn of the Mountain Gods: 575-464-7777 www. innofthemountaingods.com 25 • Keep Ruidoso Downs Beautiful Spring Clean Up - 8 am to 11 am. It’s that time folks, to take action and be involved with the city-wide cleanup event. Greentree Solid Waste Authority will be open until Noon on Saturday so you can dispose of any large items and/or appliances that you might have accumulated. No yard waste please. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and gloves. Breakfast snacks and water will be provided. Trash bags by the dozens so fill as many as you can. Lunch and prizes too! More Info: Ruidoso Downs City Hall: 575-378-4422 25 • “Vivace” at the Spencer Theater Performance is at 7 pm and the Lemon Caper White Fish buffet is before the performance. Tickets for the performance start at $39. Tickets for the buffet are $20. Featuring four stellar, classically trained vocalists that first seized the world at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. More Info: Spencer Theater: 575-336-4800 www.spencertheater.com 25 • Composer and MultiPercussionist C.G. Ryche “Drum Show”, Inn of the Mtn Gods 8 pm. Tickets start at $40. More Info: Inn of the Mountain Gods: 575-464-777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 25 & 26 • Annual High Mesa Artists Studio Tour, Lincoln County Artists & crafters open their studios. More Info: Madeline Sabo: 575-3540201 www.highmesatour.com 26 • RHS Benefit Golf Scramble at Inn of the Mountain Gods - 1 pm shotgun start. Come play at the beautiful Inn of the Mountain Gods golf course and help raise money for the RHS Golf Team. $35 fee plus cart fee. More Info: Cree Meadows: 575-257-5815

First Weekend in May: Smokey Bear Days, Capitan, NM: More Info: Smokey Bear Historical Park: 575-354-2748 1 - 31 • Hondo Iris Festival, Hondo Iris Farm, Hondo, NM - Hondo Iris Festival at the Hondo Iris Farm and Gallery. Hundreds of fantastic bearded Iris bloom in May in one of New Mexico’s most beautiful Gardens. Picnic Tables, A new Botanical Garden, and a Gallery filled with paintings, folk art, jewelry, and women’s clothing. More Info: 575653-4062 or 575-973-0006 www.hondoirisfarm.com 1 • Musical Group Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Inn of the Mountain Gods 8 pm. More Info: Inn of the Mountain Gods: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 2 • Ruidoso Hospice Foundation Fundraiser at the Flying J Ranch Annual fundraiser for Ruidoso Hospice Foundation. Proceeds will go to the Ruidoso Hospice Foundation to assist Lincoln County residents with end of life care. Doors open at 6 pm. Admission includes the Chuck Wagon Supper at 7 pm, the Flying J Wranglers Stage Show at 8 pm, and a silent auction from 6 to 8 pm. Email: Bruce Chapman: bchapman@valornet.com 7 • Annual Lincoln County National Day of Prayer Breakfast, Ruidoso Convention Center - Breakfast buffet. This year the speaker will be Bruce Van Natta, the founder and president of Sweet Bread Ministries. 6:30 - 8 am.. Doors open at 6:15 am for breakfast. Tickets are $10 each. Contact Gary Woodward or KEDU Radio for tickets. More Info: Gary Woodward: 575-937-2849 or KEDU Radio: 575-258-1386 9 • Starship at the Spencer Theater, Alto, NM - Performance is at 7 pm. There will be a Beef Pot Roast buffet before the performance. Tickets for the performance start at $39. Tickets for the buffet are $20. More Info: Spencer Theater: 575-336-4800 www.spencertheater.com 10 • Mother’s Concert. Carrizozo Classical Music Series featuring the Horn, Soprano and Piano Trios. 3pm at The Trinity Methodist Church 1000 D St. in Carrizozo. Concert is FREE. Information at www.carrizozomusic.org

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14 - 17 • AspenCash Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods This is a cycle jam worth attending! Ride the high roads where the sky meets the horizon. Beat the heat and find yourself riding the shaded pines of the Sacramentos. Live Music & Stunt Rider. $10,000 Poker Run. Large 4-day Trade Show. 33,000 sq ft of Vendors. There is no parade with this rally. More Info: Patric Pearson: 575-973-4977 - motorcyclerally.com 15 - 17 • 2015 Sierra Blanca Opener Adult Softball Tournament , Eagle Creek Sports Complex - Men’s & Women’s Open. $250 mail in or $265 online. Deadline to register with paid fee is Friday May 8th - usssa.com 22 - 25 • Ruidoso Downs Racetrack OPENING WEEKEND - Ruidoso Downs Racetrack hosts exciting annual live racing from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Our spectacular summer races take place Friday through Monday. Grandstand entry is free. More Info: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack: 575378-4431 www.raceruidoso.com 22 - 25 • King of the Mountain Baseball Tournament USSSA Baseball, Ruidoso - Boys 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under, 9 & Under, 8 & Under, 7 & Under, 6 & Under, and 5 & Under. $595 pay online pay first paid, first in. This event will sell out. More Info: Robert or Victor: 915-858-0065 23 • Flying J Ranch Opens, Alto, NM Chuck wagon dinner and stage show. Reservations are strongly suggested. The Flying J Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show, offering great food and excellent family entertainment. Since the opening some 30 years ago, we have fed and entertained over 630,000 guests! More Info: 575-336-4330 www.flyingjranch.com 23 & 24 • Ruidoso Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center - Explore aisles and aisles of booths filled with all sorts of treasure! Doors open at 9 am each day. Sat.: 9 to 6. Sun.: 9 to 4. Admission is $5 for adults & kids get in free when accompanied by an adult. More Info: Don Fowler: 575802-0275 23-25 • The Two Rivers Park Arts and Crafts Festival. All handcrafted art show. Approximately 25 artist showcasing and selling their creations. Kettle corn and some live entertainment. It is free and open to the public. Two Rivers Park located behind the Chamber of Commerce on Sudderth dr. Along the new Ruidoso Riverwalk Trail. Look for the yellow banners. 9-6 Fri and Sat, 10-3 Sun. For more info please check out our website www. tworiverscraftshows.com Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook. com/tworiversartsandcraftsfestival

28 • Country Music Singer, Chris Young, Inn of the Mountain Gods 8 pm. Tickets start at $30. More Info: Inn of the Mountain Gods: 575-464-7777 www.innfothemountaingods.com 28 • Spencer Theater Golf Tournament, Inn of the Mountain Gods - 7 am registration & breakfast. 8 am shotgun start. $125 per player, includes registration and breakfast Join us for our annual golf tournament! This year players get to play with Texas Swing icon, Ray Benson, the founder and leader of the hit band, Asleep at the Wheel along with some of his band members! The tournament is limited to 84 players. More info: Spencer Theater: 575336-4800 www.spencertheater.com 29 –31 • Queen of the Mountain (Fast Pitch) Softball Tournament , Ruidoso - Girls 8U, 10U, & 12U. $450 mail in or $465 online. More info: Julie Rodriguez: 575-602-1717, Email: julierodriguez@usssa.com

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Carrizozo. Concert is FREE! www.carrizozomusic.org 14 - 20 • The Legacy Workshops with Michael Hurd, Hurd Gallery, San Patricio, NM - Join Michael Hurd and staff for an in-depth 5-day workshop to improve your ability to draw and learn techniques in watercolor. Whether you are relatively new to the subject or more experienced, you will pick up ideas and approaches for building your skills. More Info: 1-800-658-6912 www.hurdlegacyworkshops.com/ Legacy_Workshops/Legacy_ Workshops.html 19 - 21 • Paws for the Cause, Ruidoso Convention Center Fri: 12 to 6, Sat: 10 to 6, Sun: 11 to 4. Admission to the event is $1. Come support our local Humane Society! We will have lots of activities including a silent auction, free dinosaur rides, kids’ activity area, entertainment and a food court. We will also have door prizes every hour, a pet fashion show, free animal treats, and an animal educational booth. Animals from the Humane Society will be available for adoption. More Info: Linda Schuler: 575-937-1849 19 - 21 • Cool Pines Classic, USSSA Slow Pitch Tournament, Ruidoso Men’s D & E, Women’s B/C/D (Equalizer) & E. $250 mail in or $265 online. Deadline to Register with paid fee is Friday, June 12th. More Info: Ruidoso Parks and Recreation: 575-257-5030 www.usssa.com 20 & 21 • High Rolls Cherry Festival, High Rolls, NM Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 9-4 Cherries and cherry products. Delicious entertainment. Over 60 arts & crafts vendors in the Walk through the woods. Food, drink and children’s activities. More Info: 575-682-6044

July 2015

Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain Gods 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Must be 21 years or over to get in. More Info: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 2 - 5 • Smokey Bear Stampede, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Capitan - Dutch oven cooking, kid’s rodeo, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, ranch bronc riding, steer wrestling and more. Rodeo at 7:00 pm daily. Afternoon events each day. Fireworks at dusk July 4, fire restrictions permitting. More Info: Barbara Jobe 575-808-2814 Youth Ranch Rodeo: Thomas Montes: 575-653-4125 or Renee Montes: 575-973-1524, Web: www. smokeybearstampede.com 3 - 5 • Lincoln County Art Loop, Lincoln County 10 to 5 each day. Every July, on the first weekend following the Fourth, Lincoln

County Artists open their studios to the public for a self-guided tour to view their collected works. Some share space with one another that shortens the scenic trip through southeastern New Mexico. All offer extraordinary and unusual wares for perusal and purchase. More Info: 1-855-522-5667 3 - 5 • The Two Rivers Park Arts and Crafts Festival. All handcrafted art show. Approximately 25 artist showcasing and selling their creations. Kettle corn and some live entertainment. It is free and open to the public. Two Rivers Park located behind the Chamber of Commerce on Sudderth dr. Along the new Ruidoso Riverwalk Trail. Look for the yellow banners. 9-6 Fri and Sat, 10-3 Sun. For more info please check out our website www. tworiverscraftshows.com. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook. com/tworiversartsandcraftsfestival 3 - 6 • Mescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo, Mescalero Fairgrounds $5 for Non Natives. Main gate opens at 10 am. Native Dances, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Lunch is served at noon and dinner is served at 5 pm. Open to the public. The parade is at 10 am on Saturday in Mescalero. Rodeo: Bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, bronc riding, team roping, calf roping, and saddle bronc riding. Rodeo is every day at 1:30 pm. Parade is at 10 am. More Info: Tribal Office: 575-4644494 4 • Fourth of July live fireworks display in Carrizozo presented by the Carrizozo Volunteer Fire Department. Food available from 5PM on and fireworks at Dusk. Information at www. carrizozochamber.org 7 • “Happy Tails” Furr Ball Mountain Annie’s - 6 pm. This is the happiest event of the summer! Join us for our annual Furr Balll to benefit the Humane Society! The money raised from this event will go to funding our new building on Hwy 70 W. For reservations send a check made out to “Humane Society Capital Campaign” and indicate type of reservation. Mail to: Humane Society 2015 Furr Ball Reservations, P.O. Box 2832, Ruidoso, NM 88355. Call Sue Healy for reservations to be made with credit cards. More Info: Sue Healy: 575-808-8424 www.furrball.org 10 - 12 • King of the Mountain (Slow Pitch), Ruidoso Men’s D & E (Pool Play & Double Elimination). More Info: David Gray: 575-626-3765, Email: david.gray@usssa.com 11 • Fort Stanton Live! - If you are looking for action, look no further than Fort Stanton where the annual Fort Stanton Live! event brings costumed re-enactors from the Civil War and Indian Wars era to the Fort VisitRuidoso.com |

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for demonstrations, presentations, and concerts. Visit the website for a complete schedule. More Info: Fort Stanton Museum: 575-354-0341 or Larry Auld: 817-454-6368 www.fortstanton.org 11 • Phil and Rosanne Roberts Archulleta Book Signing and presentation. Travel New Mexico and Women Marked For History 1PM in Carrizozo at The Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography 401 12th ST. call 575-937-6555

lake. Start and finish at Wingfield Park. This is a USA Track & Field sanctioned event. Most of the trails will be in the Lincoln National Forest. Proceeds will benefit the Ruidoso Trails Coalition and the Ski Apache Adaptive Sports Program. Go to the Ultasignup website for more information. More Info: Frederic Moras: srrcruidoso@ hotmail.com

August 2015

17 - 19 • Last Chance Qualifier, USSSA Slow Pitch Tournament, Ruidoso - Men’s & Women’s Open, Men’s D & E/E REC. $250 mail in or $265 online. Deadline to pay is Friday July 10th - www.usssa.com

Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain Gods 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Must be 21 years or over to get in. More Info: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com

18 • Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala for the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca, Alto CC - 6 pm. $100 per person or $1,000 for a VIP table. This is the Second Annual Denim and Diamonds Gala benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca. There will be a dinner, auction and live entertainment! Make your reservations today. Send checks payable to: Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca Attn: Denim & Diamonds, 134 Reese Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 More Info: Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca: 575-808-8338

7 - 9 • Old Lincoln Days, Lincoln, NM - Street vendors, food, parade & mountain man camp. Activities happen throughout the day. Join us for the “Last Escape of Billy the Kid” folk pageant. The episodes of the pageant are based on historical facts of the notorious Lincoln County War, and in particular its focus is centered upon the best remembered of its fighters, Billy the Kid. More Info: Lincoln State Monument: 575-653-4372 www. billythekidpageant.org/Events.html

19 - 21 • Commanche Boyz 3rd Annual Father’s Day Contest Pow Wow, Mescalero Football Field Friday: Gourd Dance: 4:30. Grand Entry: 7 pm. Saturday: Gourd Dance: 10 am. Grand Entry 1 pm. Gourd Dance: 5:30 pm. Grand Entry: 7 pm. Sunday: Gourd Dance: 10 am. Grand Entry: 1 pm. More Info: Horace Comanche: hgcomanche@yahoo.com, Nathan Jon: 575-973-1615, Shelley Belin Battiest: 575-973-0735, Jeanne Dennis: 575-921-5909 24 - 26 • Ruidoso Art Festival, Ruidoso Convention Center Fri: Noon to 6. Sat.: 10 to 6. Sun: 10 to 5. Art lovers, from the serious collector to the first-time buyer, will be sure to discover treasures to complement any lifestyle or budget at the Ruidoso Art Festival. More Info: Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce: 575-257-7395 www.ruidosonow.com/art-festival/ 25 & 26 • 2015 Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - Arts and Crafts show from 11 am to 5 pm. Live racing from 1 pm to 5 pm. New Mexico-bred horses plus free parking and admission. Arts & Crafts Show featuring all New Mexico made products. More Info: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack 575-378-443. Web: www.raceruidoso.com 26 • Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs, Wingfield Park - 7:30 am. Registration and Packet Pick Up. Discover the “new” trail system at Grindstone Lake with 2 great runs: a 4 Miler & 8.5 Miler around the

7 - 9 • Alto Artists Studio Tour, Various Houses, Alto, NM - This free, self-guided tour offers you the chance to explore behind the scenes of the Alto art community. The public is invited to visit private studios and homes to interact with 24 local professional artists. www.altoartistsstudiotour.com 15 - 16 • Carrizozo Festival and Artist’s Tour. Two day event featuring 15+ artists around town with their studios open to the public…Look for the open flags. Also featuring an Old Fashioned Town Parade at 11AM on Saturday, fishing in the Town’s lake, Kite Flying, Classic car show, Saturday night street dance, cake walk, and Taste of Carrizozo food court. 21 - 23 • Mountain Double Up Coed, USSSA Baseball Slow Pitch Tournament Competitive and Recreational. $450 mail in or $465 online. Deadline to register with paid fee is August 14th. www.usssa.com 28 - 30 • Ruidoso Antique Show, Ruidoso Convention Center Fri: 5 to 9. Sat: 10 to 6. Sun: 11 to 4. The Ruidoso Antique Show, recently acquired by the nationallyknown Arizona Antique Shows, has been celebrating more than 21 years of being one of the best and most exciting high-end antique shows of the West! Proceeds go to Noon Lions Club charities. www.azantiqueshow.com 30 • Carrizozo Classical Music series featuring the Southwest Chamber winds, Beethoven Quintet, Winds

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and Piano. 3PM at The Trinity Methodist Church 1000 D St. in Carrizozo. Concert is FREE. Information at carrizozomusic.org

September 2015

Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain Gods 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Must be 21 years or over to get in. More Info: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 4 - 6 • Williams Chiller Classic (Fast Pitch), Ruidoso - Girls 9U, 11U,& 13U. $450 mail in or $465 online. More Info: Julie Rodriguez 575-602-1717. Email: julierodriguez@usssa.com 5 & 6 • All-American Gun & Western Collectible Show, Ruidoso Convention Center - 9 to 5 each day. Admission is $5. Kids 12 and under are free. The All American Gun and Western Collectible Show is just what the name implies. 180 tables of everything that relates to guns as well as hunting equipment, knives, cowboy gear, saddles, blankets, spurs, western relics, Indian artifacts, jewelry, coins and much, much more. More Info: Grindstone Graphics: 575-257-6171. www.trekwest.com/ gunshow 5 - 7 • The Two Rivers Park Arts and Crafts Festival. All handcrafted art show. Approximately 25 artist showcasing and selling their creations. Kettle corn and some live entertainment. It is free and open to the public. Two Rivers Park located behind the Chamber of Commerce on Sudderth dr. Along the new Ruidoso Riverwalk Trail. Look for the yellow banners. 9-6 Fri and Sat, 10-3 Sun. For more info please check out our website www. tworiverscraftshows.com. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook. com/tworiversartsandcraftsfestival 11 - 13 • Williams Chiller Classic Too, Ruidoso - Ages 8u, 10u, 12u. $450 mail in or $465 online. More Info: Julie Rodriguez 575-602-1717. Email: julierodriguez@usssa.com 16 - 20 • Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods - Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Saturday Motorcycle parade starts at 10 am. Please visit the website for a complete schedule and admission. More Info: Patric Pearson: 575-9734977. www.motorcyclerally.com 26 - Oct. 2 • Annual Darlins of the Desert Vintage Market and Car Show. Antiques, furniture, original art and entertainment. Last year attendance was over 500 people. Don’t miss it this year. Free Event. Sponsored by Soul of the West Bootique and Dark Horse. 575-9376555. www.darlinsofdesert.com 407 Central St. in Carrizozo.

26 • Annual Tour de Ruidoso Century Ride, Fort Stanton Recreation Area 8 am to 8 pm. The Annual Tour de Ruidoso is a Fundraising event to benefit a variety of local not-for-profit organizations. The Tour De Ruidoso will give you the challenge you’ve been searching for! Web: www.bicycleruidoso.com 29 • Carrizozo Classical Music series presents Willy and Friends, String Quartets, Britten’s Simple Symphony and Rachmaninoff Quartet. 3PM at The Trinity Methodist Church 1000 D St. in Carrizozo. Concert is FREE. www.carrizozomusic.org

October 2015

Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain Gods 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Must be 21 years or over to get in. More Info: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 3 • Aspenfest Rod Run and Car Show, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack 8 am to 4 pm. Hot Rods and Classic Cars on display. This event is in conjunction with Aspenfest Weekend. More Info: Ron Dusche: 915-598-0621, E-Mail: rlkruuzer@ yahoo.com 3 • Aspenfest Parade, Corner of Sudderth & Mechem to Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce - 10 am. Midtown Saturday at 10 am from the corner of Sudderth & Mechem to the 700 block of Sudderth. The Parade is in conjunction with Aspenfest Weekend, which allows residents and visitors alike to participate in the celebration of our caring community, the cool crispness of the coming fall and the beauty that is Ruidoso. More Info: Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce: 575-257-7395 www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest 3 - 4 • Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair & Mountain Top Crafts & Collectibles Show - Schoolhouse Park, on Sudderth Drive next to the tennis courts and swimming pool. Grandstand at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. 9 am to 5 pm both days. More Info: Bonnie Richardson: 575378-4661 - www.ruidosonow.com/ aspenfest 3 - 4 • NM State Open Chili CookOff and Chile Society Pod Chili Cook-Off, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack The Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, October 3rd and the Chile Society Pod Chili Cook-Off will be held on Sunday, October 4th. This event is held in conjunction with Aspenfest Weekend. 3rd: Chili Turn-In, Judging, and Public Tasting - 12 Noon. 4th: Chili TurnIn, Judging, and Public Tasting - 12 Noon. More Info: Paul Mulkey: 575-390-6675 www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest

9 - 11 • 26th Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - Each year, during the second full weekend in October, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico plays host to the nation’s finest cowboy festival with old west storytellers, musicians (including the world famous Texas Playboys), western artists and craftsmen for three days of events. More Info: Sunny: 575-3784431 - www.cowboysymposium.org 16 & 17 • Ruidoso Oktoberfest, Ruidoso Convention Center Fri: 5 to 11. Sat: Noon to 11. The festival was dedicated to the fall harvest and to the Region’s most famous product, beer. Tradesman and merchants came throughout Germany to join in the merrymaking. They examined the crops, sang songs, danced and sampled the first beer of the season. More Info: Mark Doth: 575-257-9171, Web: Oktoberfestruidoso.com

November 2015

Every Wednesday Night: Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Inn of the Mountain Gods 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Must be 21 years or over to get in. More Info: 575-464-7777 www.innofthemountaingods.com 13 - 15 • Christmas Jubilee, Ruidoso Convention Center. Join us for Ruidoso’s Favorite Shopping Experience. The Annual Christmas Jubilee offers something for everyone. Bring the kids and meet Santa. Shop for unique gifts and get a head start on Christmas. More Info: Booth Sales: Peggy Whitmore: 575-336-1436 pegw@valornet. com, Jane Terrell: 575-937-2040 ruidosoflowershop@yahoo.com 26 • Ski Apache Opens, (Tentative Date) - As the country’s southernmost ski area, Ski Apache offers the best warm-weather powder skiing in the world with snowmaking on 33% of the mountain. The slopes offer a mix of wide beginner slopes, tough bump runs, a huge bowl, nice cruising runs and a terrain park with jumps, tubes and rails. The Windrider Zip Tour is also open! More Info: Ski Apache: 575-464-3600 www.skiapache.com 26 • Winter Park Tubing Area Opens, (Tentative Date) - First class tubing area, bumps, jumps, bobsled curves. Lift to get you to the top. Kidz Korral. Giant tubes for 4-6 riders. Snow clothing rental. Full snack bar. More Info: Ruidoso Winter Park: 575-336-7079 www.ruidosowinterpark.com

December 2015

3 • Christmas in the Park, Schoolhouse Park, Ruidoso Come visit Santa, have some hot cocoa and watch the lights come on at Schoolhouse Park! More Info: VisitRuidoso.com |

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation: 575257-5030 3 • “Light Up The Night” in Carrizozo. Christmas Lighting, Santa’s Workshop, Bonfire with marshmallows and hot cocoa. Presents fo kids under 10 years of age. 6 PM at the Caboose Welcome Center. www.carrizozochamber.org 5 • Parade of Lights, Corner of Sudderth & Mechem to the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness in the winter wonderland of Ruidoso.

January 2016

TBA • Ski Apache Adaptive Sports Benefit, Inn of the Mountain Gods - There will be a silent and live auction and cash bar. The Ruidoso Community has always supported this important fundraising event so come out and feel good about buying cool stuff. SAAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to teaching people with cognitive and physical disabilities to ski and snowboard. More Info: Ski Apache Adaptive Sports Program: 575-464-3193 TBA • Terrain Park Competitions at Ski Apache: More Info: 575-4643600 www.skiapache.com

February & March 2016

TBA • Ski Apache will have events during this month. Ski Apache: 575464-3600 www.skiapache.com Big Mountain Vertical Challenge Pond Skim and Beach Bod Contest Scavenger Hunt

May 2016

19 - 22 • Aspencash Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods Welcome to one of the hottest Motorcycle Rallies of the Southern Rockies! - This is a cycle jam worth attending! Ride the high roads where the sky meets the horizon. Beat the heat and find yourself riding the shaded pines of the Sacramentos. Patric Pearson: 575-973-4977 TBA • Memorial Day Events TBA • Flying J Opens TBA • Racetrack Opens TBA • Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show

For the most up-to-date info on these and other events, visit www.visitruidoso.com or download our NEW APP in the Apple App Store or for Android.

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ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS Winter Fun

Ski Apache: As the country’s southernmost ski area, Ski Apache offers the best warmweather powder skiing in the world with snowmaking on 33% of the mountain. Located on the north ridge of the 12,002’ Sierra Blanca Peak, the 360 view of our mountain is sure to take your breath away. The slopes offer a mix of wide beginner slopes, tough bump runs, a huge bowl, nice cruising runs and a terrain park with jumps, tubes and rails. With an annual snowfall of 180 inches, Ski Apache offers 55 runs and trails and 11 lifts--including New Mexico’s only passenger Gondola to the top, the Gazebo. Ski Apache boasts the highest hourly lift capacity in the state (16,500+/hour). The ski season runs from Thanksgiving through early April and lifts are open from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm. Call 575.464.1234 for snow reports. 575.464.3600 • skiapache.com Sleigh Rides: Sleigh rides through the Upper Canyon area of Ruidoso have been a tradition for many years. This enchanting experience is a great way to take in the beautiful lights of the

Photo courtesy of K Y L E B R I M

Upper Canyon’s special holiday display. Sleigh rides begin at the circle at the top of Sudderth Dr. Rides begin at dusk and run through the evening. Winter Park: First-class tubing area, bumps, jumps, bobsled curves; lift to get you to the top; Kidz Korral; giant tubes for 4-6 riders; snow clothing rental; full snack bar; snowmaking capability. 575.336.7079. (Operational during the winter only.)

Outdoor Recreation

Camping: There are two RV Parks in the Ruidoso Area that have tent camping and amenities: Hall’s Hideaway, 575.258.4263; Along the River RV, 575.336.4444. There are campsites on BLM land near Fort Stanton. Other camping areas are located around Fort Stanton on Hwy 220. Maps can be picked up at the Ruidoso Visitor Center. There are also corrals for horses. Call Roswell BLM office at 575.627.0272. www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/ recreation/roswell.html.

All other campsites are in the Lincoln National Forest. Call Smokey Bear Ranger Station at 575.257.4095. www.fs.usda.gov/ recmain/lincoln/recreation. Disc Golf: Disc golf is played like regular golf, only using flying discs rather than golf balls. Call Ruidoso Parks and Recreation at 575.257.5030. Fishing: The Rio Ruidoso and Grindstone Lake are the more popular places to fish. Carrizo Creek flows all year and runs along Carrizo Canyon Road into the Rio Ruidoso at Two Rivers Park. Fishing licenses can be bought at Walmart or Western Auto. www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ recreation/fishing/index.htm. Seeping Springs RV Park also has a private trout lake. This is a good place to take kids fishing. 575.378.4216. www.seepingspringsfishing.com. Funtrackers: This is a family fun center with Gokarts & Spin Zone, Mini Golf & Bumper Boats, and an Arcade. 575.257.3275. www. funtrackers-ruidoso.net. Geocaching: Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPSenabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Go to www.geocaching.com for more information about geocaching and sites in Lincoln County.

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Golf: Lincoln County has many public golf courses. Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club: 18-hole golf course with restaurant and lounge. 575.257.2733. Golf Course at Rainmakers: Semi-private 18-hole golf course. Clubhouse available. 575.336.4653. Inn of the Mountain Gods Golf Course: 18-hole golf course. Apache Tee Restaurant next to course. 575.464.7941. The Links at Sierra Blanca: Scottish-style 18-hole golf course. Snack bar available. 575.258.5330. Hiking: The White Mountain Wilderness Area just north of Ruidoso is known for its wonderful hikes. Be sure to take water with you, and if you come from a lower elevation, make sure you do a few walks around town to get acclimated before you attempt a more strenuous hike. (See Hiking Trails map on page 35.) The White Mountain Wilderness Area is managed by the Forest Service. Contact the Smokey Bear Ranger Station at 575.257.4095 for more information about the Lincoln National Forest. Other hiking trails are located around Fort Stanton on Hwy 220. Maps can be picked up at the Ruidoso Visitor Center. There are also campsites and corrals for horses. This is BLM land, so be sure to check to see if fire VisitRuidoso.com |

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restrictions are in place. For more information call the Roswell BLM office: 575.627.0272. www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/ recreation/roswell.html. There are other hiking/walking trails around the Ruidoso area. Call Ruidoso Parks and Recreation at 575.257.5030. Visit www.ruidosonow.com/ brochures and download the Fitness Trails PDF, or go to www. discoverruidoso.com/TrailsAround-Ruidoso. Horseback Riding: There are three businesses that take visitors into the Lincoln National Forest. Grindstone Stables: Located on Resort Dr. Trail rides and sleigh rides in the winter. During the summer months, please call and make reservations. 575.257.2241. Inn of the Mountain Gods: Located just past the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Trail rides. During the summer months, please make reservations. 575.464.7424. Runnels Bonito Stables: Located 3½ miles above Bonito Lake on Bonito Lake Road. Trail rides. No reservations required. No credit or debit cards. 575.354.2778. Other Horseback Riding: There

are mountain biking/hiking/ horseback riding trails on the BLM land around Fort Stanton along with corrals and campsites for those Photo courtesy of GRI NDS TON who bring their E STA BLE S horses with them. Please be sure to check to see if fire restrictions ATVs/OHVs are permitted. are in place. Maps of these trails Permits for vehicles can be can be picked up at the Ruidoso purchased online at www.wildlife. Visitor Center or downloaded state.nm.us/ohv/ohv.html. Call online at www.blm.gov/nm/st/ the Roswell Game and Fish en/prog/recreation Office, 575.624.6135 or the Smokey Bear Ranger Station, Hunting: Hunting information 575.257.4095. can be found on the NM Fish and Game website www. Picnicking: The Hondo Iris wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/ Farm is a great place to have a hunting/index.htm. There are picnic and wander around one also two businesses that conduct of New Mexico’s most beautiful guided hunting: Mescalero gardens. Admission is free, Hunting Lodge, 575.464.9770, children and pets are welcome. 575.464.7448; S-S Outfitters, In addition to hundreds of prize 575.653.4249. winning iris, there is a botanical Mountain Biking: There are garden, a hummingbird porch, some nice trails in and around a gold fish pond, and a wooded Ruidoso, including on BLM land area. Picnic tables abound. www. around Fort Stanton. hondoirisfarm.com, 575 653 4062. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday Off-roading: There are few 10-5 year round (everyday in May designated roads/trails for ATVs/ when the iris bloom.) OHVs in Lincoln County. The Hwy. 70, MM 284. Forest Service roads are the only www.hondoirisfarm.com places in Lincoln County where

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area Map:

hiking trails

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

VisitRuidoso.com |

Trail #

Trail Name

Miles

Scenic

0.6

Southfork

6.0

Mills

4.7

Crest

21.7

Bluefront

5.2

Aspen

2.4

Bonita

4.6

Little Bonita

4.6

Argentina

2.5

Three River

5.6

Barber Ridge

4.0

Doherty Ridge

4.2

Water Canyon

3.9

Church Mntn

2.0

Lookout

1.0

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discover carrizozo

Gateway to the Sacramentos! Nestled in the shadows of the beautiful Sacramento Mountain Range at the northern edge of the Tularosa Basin, Carrizozo boasts a variety of lodgings, shops and restaurants, as well as a growing arts community, while still maintaining a friendly small town atmosphere. With its name derived from the Spanish word “Carrizo,” meaning a reed-like grass, an extra “zo” was added to stress the abundance of the grass in the region, and the town moniker was born. At 5,425 feet and an annual rainfall of just 12 to 14 inches, Carrizozo boasts four distinct mild seasons. From its beginning as an important railroad town in the

late 1800’s to its modern day status as the seat of the Lincoln County government, Carrizozo has a rich history. Visitors are encouraged to tour the newly opened Carrizozo Heritage Museum located on 12th Street behind the Four Winds Restaurant. Admission is free, and adults, as well as children, will enjoy seeing the objects and scenes depicting Carrizozo’s fascinating story. Carrizozo is just a 45 minute drive from downtown Ruidoso. The scenic drive out HWY 48 and down HWY 37 winds through the mountains, and then the view just “explodes” as the Tularosa Basin and Carrizo Peak emerge on the horizon to invite visitors down into the valley that surrounds the town. Today the town is experiencing a resurgence as a growing arts community. Many of the town’s old buildings have been converted into galleries, studios and smaller cafes. Several movies have been

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filmed in Carrizozo, including the highly successful “The Book Of Eli, “ featuring Denzel Washington. It seems Historic 12th Street, just one block off Main Street behind the Wells Fargo Bank, has turned itself into the main thrust and thoroughfare of the arts movement. Art galleries, shops, cafes and the town’s museum are all located on this street. The famous Painted Burros of Southern New Mexico are on the rooftops of many of the buildings. Gallery 408, located right in the middle of the block, is responsible for the birth of those burros ten years ago. They have all been painted by local artists from the county. The Gallery also features fine contemporary art paintings, jewelry, sculpture, drawings, and hand crafted items and has an outdoor sculpture garden as well. This year marks the 10th Anniversary on 12th Street.

Right next door is the Shire of Ghillie Dhu that sells one-of-akind handmade children’s dresses and hammered copper jewelry. Next, stop for a great cup of coffee at the 12th Street Coffee, which is open seven days a week. Across the street are located two additional galleries. On one corner is The Heart Of The Raven Gallery, which features pottery with four kilns in back, as well as paintings and weavings. They host a number of pottery classes you can attend. At the other corner, in the biggest building on the street, is The Tularosa Basin Gallery of Photography. With the work of over 25 photographers and all the photos being exclusively from New Mexico, this is one of the largest photography-only galleries in the entire state and a must visit. It has over 7,000 sq. ft. of gallery space.

While on 12th Street, walk around the corner from the photography gallery and visit two great shops in one. The Soul Of The West Bootique features cowboy boots, western attire, jewelry, accessories and gifts, and The Dark Horse sells a collection of vintage and refurbished antiques and collectibles. These shops are located right across the street from the Wells Fargo Bank and The Town Grocery Market. Further down on Historic 12th Street, past the park, is Roy’s Gift Gallery And Soda Fountain. It is on the NM Register of Historic Buildings. Its soda fountain dates back to the early 1900’s and features their famous banana splits. Across the street is the HWY 54 Emporium, the bright orange building with the burro on the roof. Arranged like an old fashioned general store, it is filled

with fascinating old and unusual items such as books, comics, kites, pottery, old time photos, penny candy, toys and music. Food can be found at a number of fun and “small town” places. Four Winds Restaurant is located right at the intersection of HWY 54 and HWY 380. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paul’s New Mexican Take-Out on HWY 380 is open just for lunch and features homemade New Mexican food. Abuelita’s Restaurant is located right off the HWY 54/HWY 380 intersection as well and serves great food. Further into town on Main Street is the Carrizozo Café that is open all day. The Orange Lunch Wagon is in the middle of town and is open all weekdays until 1 PM. It is famous for its burritos and Billy The Kid BLT. Carrizozo Music sponsors a

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series of family oriented music programs for adults and school children in a fun and entertaining environment. All concerts are free and open to the public and feature internationally known classical musicians and vocalists. The concerts are usually performed in The Trinity Methodist Church one night and then the next day for the children at the local school. For more information visit www. carrizozomusic.org . One of the big highlights for the summer of 2015 will be the first annual Carrizozo Festival and Artist’s Tour. Over this two day weekend (Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16), up to 15 local artists in town will have their homes and studios open to the public so shoppers can see their work, hear their stories and shop for that special piece of art. Look for the flags/streamers up and down the streets of the town. There will be paintings, sculptures, drawings, hand crafted furniture, jewelry, pottery and other hand crafted items from which to choose. The Festival has a number of other things to see and do as well: Saturday, August 15 • Old Fashioned Town Parade at 11:00 AM on Historic 12th Street

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• Quilting Exhibit and Sale • Library book sale • Carrizozo classic car show (All cars from in town) • Taste of Carrizozo food court • Old fashioned cake walk • Saturday night street dance Sunday, August 16 • Photo workshop—Valley of the Fires recreational area • Kite flying contest—sponsored by the HWY 54 Emporium • Fishing in the town’s lake— stocked by the NM Game and Fish There will be lots of kid’s activities both days and the Carrizozo Heritage Museum on 12th Street will be open both days too. Lodging is also available right in Carrizozo. The Four Winds Motel, located right at the intersection of HWY 54 and HWY 380, has 21 units and has been recently updated. The Chaparral Motel, located one block from that intersection, has 20 units. The Rainbow Inn, directly across the street, has 11 units and three cottages; and, finally, The Sands Motel And RV Park, located at the south end of town along HWY 54, has 12 units and 21 full RV hook-ups. In case you might need to get

Caboose with the blue burro in front on HWY 54. It is open most Fridays and Saturdays.

Now that you know a little about your car, ATV,Lincoln Count y GALLER IES our town, Discover Carrizozo truck or motorcycle repaired or for yourself. The friendly small looked at while traveling around, town of 1,000 people welcomes the city garage, known as The you with open arms and smiling Bike Shop, is located on HWY 54 faces. Make sure to stop at the at the south end of town. Visitor’s Center in the old train

If you can’t come to Carrizozo right now, view us at www. carrizozochamber.org or look at our fun pictures at www.carrizozoworks.org. You can always call our Chamber of Commerce at 575-648-2732 for more information.

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THE STUDIO TOUR Up to 15 Local Artists in Town with Their Studios Open to the Public both Saturday & Sunday • Paintings, Drawings, Pottery, Jewelry, Sculptures, Furniture and Many Other Handcrafted Items • Look for the “Streamers” Up & Down the Town Streets!

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getting to ruidoso, new mexico Nestled beneath

Sierra Blanca Peak, the highest point in southern New Mexico, Ruidoso is the largest village in Lincoln County and one of New Mexico’s fastest growing cities.

Driving to Ruidoso

From Albuquerque, NM: Take I-25 South. Travel 82 miles to exit #139 US 380 East toward San Antonio and Carrizozo. Travel 75 miles through Carrizozo to Highway 37. Turn right toward Nogal, Alto & Ruidoso. Travel 14 miles to NM 48, turn right. Total Miles - 180. Driving time approximately 3 hours. From El Paso, TX: Take US 54 to Alamogordo. Merge onto US 54/70 North in Alamogordo. Travel through Alamogordo to Tularosa. Merge

right to US 70 East. Travel 30 miles to Ruidoso. Total miles 133. Driving time approximately 2 ½ hours. From Roswell, NM Take US 70 West to Ruidoso. Total miles – 75. Driving time approximately 1 ½ hours.

Flying into the Area

Visitors to Ruidoso often fly into either El Paso or Albuquerque. American Eagle also flies into Roswell. Private planes can fly into the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Ruidoso.

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Mileage to Ruidoso Abilene, TX • 397 miles Albuquerque, NM • 180 miles Amarillo, TX • 288 miles Austin, TX • 600 miles Carlsbad Caverns, NM • 170 miles Dallas, TX • 558 miles El Paso, TX • 133 miles Fort Worth, TX • 529 miles Houston, TX • 750 miles Lubbock, TX • 220 miles Las Cruces, NM • 114 miles Midland/Odessa, TX • 308 miles Monterrey, Mexico • 700 miles Oklahoma City, OK • 548 miles Phoenix, AZ • 477 miles San Antonio, TX • 551 miles Tucson, AZ • 369 miles White Sands, NM • 70 miles

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area event venues

Create a memorable experience

amid the natural beauty of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Whether you are planning a wedding, reunion, retreat, or other special event, Ruidoso offers a variety of beautiful panoramic venues, all perfect for your special day. Host your special event in Ruidoso and create a lifetime of memories.

not include the lodging or the use of the kitchen and are for the ceremony only. 105 La Rinconada Ln 575.653.4331 Innsbrook Village Country Club and Resort Meeting/reception facilities for 60 people. 146 Geneva 575.258.3589

Ellis Store Bed and Breakfast Meeting/reception facilities for 25 people. Hwy 380, Lincoln 575.653.4609

La Junta Lodge Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 65 people. 111 La Junta Lodge 575.336.4361

High Country Lodge Meeting/reception facilities for 70 people. 859 State Hwy 48, Alto 575.336.4321

Little Creek RV Park Meeting facilities for 125 people. 290 State Hwy 220, Alto 575.336.4044

Comfort Inn Meeting/reception facilities for 6575 people with catering capabilities. 2709 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.2770

Hotel Ruidoso Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 65-75 people. 110 Chase Street 575.257.2007

The Lodge at Sierra Blanca Meeting/reception/banquet facility for 70 people. 107 Sierra Blanca Dr. 575.258.5500

Cree Meadows Country Club North 40 Banquet Room: 180; Dining Room: 110; Lounge: 111. 301 Country Club Dr. 575.257.9186

Hurd La-Rinconada Gallery and Guest Homes We have several wedding packages. Two include lodging and the use of our kitchen. The other two do

The Lodge at Cloudcroft Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 200 people. 601 Corona Place 800.395.6343

Best Western Pine Springs Inn Banquet room for 200 people. Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs 575.378.8100 Best Western Ruidoso Inn Meeting/reception facilities for 100 people. 97 Camelot Dr. 575.257.3600

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Noisy Water Lodge Meeting/reception facilities for 50. 1013 Main Rd. 575.257.3881 Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 70 people. 806 Carrizo Canyon Road 575.630.2267 Pine Ridge RV Meeting facilities for 50 people. 124 Glade Rd 575.378.4164

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R&R RV Park Meeting facilities for 20-25 people. 595 Gavilan Canyon Road 575.258.1187

575.630.1514 618 Carrizo Canyon Rd. Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ruidoso Convention Center Meeting/reception/banquet facilities for 300 people. 111 Sierra Blanca Dr. 575.258.5445

Open: 10am-5pm | Mon-Sat (Closed for the Month of February)

Ruidoso Mountain Inn Meeting facilities for 15 people. 400 West Hwy 70 575.257.3736 San Patricio Retreat The Retreat Center provides a peaceful sanctuary for healing and spiritual workshops, 12-Step retreats, personal retreats, parish ministries, meetings, weddings, and educational workshops. 119 La Mancha Rd., San Patricio 575.653.4415 • sanpatricioretreat.org Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts An ultra private landmark performing arts center with indoor and outdoor venues for your perfect day. Parking for over 200, a full service bar, executive chef and kitchen. 108 Spencer Rd/Hwy 220 575.336.4800

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Local Churches & fellowships Worship with us... Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D 575.257.0018

Episcopal Church of The Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail 575.257.2356

Calvary Chapel of Ruidoso 127 Vision Dr. 575.257.5915

First Assembly of God 139 El Paso Rd. 575.257.2324

Canaan Trail Baptist Church 105 Canaan Tr. 575.336.1979 Casa De Oracion 220 Junction Rd. 575.257.4170

First Baptist Church of Ruidoso 270 Country Club 575.257.2081

Christ Church in the Downs 604 W. Harris Ln.,Ruidoso Downs 575.378.8464

First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs 361 W. Hwy 70 575.378.4611

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1091 Mechem Dr. 575.258.1253

First Baptist Church of Carrizozo 314 10th St., Carrizozo 575.648.2968

Church of the Nazarene Hwy 48 Angus Hill 575.336.8032 Church Out of Church Flying J Ranch Hwy 48 575.258.1388 Church Of Christ 1107 Ave. C, Carrizozo 575.648.2537 Community United Methodist Church 220 Junction Rd. 575.257.4170

First Christian Church Gavilan Canyon and Hull Rd. 575.258.4250 First Presbyterian 101 S. Sutton Rd. 575.257.2220 Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth Dr. 575.257.4381

Grace Harvest Church Gavilan Canyon Rd. 575.336.4213 J Bar J Country Church 25974 Hwy. 70 575.257.6899 Jehovah’s Witness 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd. 575.336.4147 Pacto Viviente Church 106 E. Circle Dr.,Ruidoso Downs 575.378.9140 or 575.937.6664 Peace Chapel ULC 100 Pinon Lane, Alto 575.336.7076 Ruidoso Baptist Church 126 Church Dr. 575.378.4174 Ruidoso Seventh-Day Adventist Church 207 E. Parkway, Ruidoso Downs 575.378.4161 Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalists Fellowship For locations and meetings call 575.336.2170 or 575.257.8912 Santa Rita Catholic Church 213 Birch St., Carrizozo 575.648.2853 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 1120 Hull Rd. 575.258.4191 St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church 120 Junction Rd. 575.257.2330 St. Joseph’s Catholic Mission 114 Mission Trail, Mescalero 575.464.4473 St. Matthias Episcopal Church 610 E. Ave, Carrizozo 505.257.2356 Trinity United Methodist 1000 D St., Carrizozo 575.648.2893

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97 Camelot Drive • Ruidoso • Next to “Castle”

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Welcome to the Official Ruidoso Visitor Guide®, your best source for everything you need to know about the beautiful mountain playground of Ruidoso and the surrounding area.

Bed & Breakfasts PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO

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Casa del Cocinero

1118 Hwy 48 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-7815 • 800-360-3500 www.casadelcocinero.com

Dragonfly Inn

112 Calle El Ojito • Hondo, NM 88336 432-559-0400 www.nmdragonflyinn.com

Ellis Store Country Inn Bed & Breakfast MM 98 US Hwy 380 • Lincoln, NM 88338 575-653-4609 • 800-653-6460 www.ellisstore.com

Wortley Hotel

585 Calle La Placitas, Hwy 380 • Lincoln, NM 88338 575-653-4300 www.wortleyhotel.com

Cabins & Lodges PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO

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A Frame Cabins

1016 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-5656 • 800-333-7079 www.aframecabinsruidoso.com

Apache Village Cabins

311 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2435 • 800-929-8316 www.apachevillagecabins.com

Bottlehouse Cabins

266 Ski Run Rd. • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-1145 www.bottlehousecabins.com

Canyon Cabins

416 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2076 • 866-207-0870 www.canyoncabinsruidoso.com

Canyon Creek Lodge

900 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-9131 • 800-765-3108 www.canyoncreeklodge.net

Casey’s Midtown Cabins

2640 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-6355 • 855-299-6239 www.caseyscabins.com

Cottage Central Cabins

606 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2576 www.cottagecentralcabins.com

Cozy Bear Cabins

103 5th Street • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-0094 www.cozybearruidoso.com

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Dan Dee Cabins

310 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2165 • 800-345-4848 www.dandeecabins.com

Elk Run Cabins

1068 Hwy 48 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-8338 www.elkruncabinsandrv.com

Escape Resort

1016 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-1234 • 888-762-8551 www.theescaperesort.com

Forest Home Cabins

436 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4504 • 800-678-7647 www.foresthomecabins.com

High Country Lodge

859 Hwy 48 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4321 • 800-845-7265 www.highcountrylodge.net

Hurd-La Rinconada Gallery & Guest Homes 105 La Rinconada Lane • San Patricio, NM 88348 575-653-4331 • 800-658-6912 www.hurdgallery.com

$: Under $89 • $$: $89-$139 • $$$: $140+

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Cabins & Lodges PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO

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Idle Hour Lodge

112 Lower Terrace Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-808-8484 • 855-252-1406 www.idlehourlodge.com

La Junta Guest Ranch

111 La Junta Drive • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4361 • 800-443-8423 www.lajuntaguestranch.com

Mountain Air Cabins

1129 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-5600 • 866-630-9073 www.mountainaircabins.com

Noisy Water Lodge

1013 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-3881 • 877-810-5440 www.noisywaterlodge.com

Oso Cabins

P.O. Box 716 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-937-1003 www.osocabins.com

Pine Ridge RV

124 Glade Rd. Hwy 70 W • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-378-4164 www.pineridgervcampground.com

Ponderosa Cabins

104 N. Laurel Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-937-4562 • 800-257-5865 www.ponderosacabins.net

Rainbow Lake Cabin and RV Resort

806 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-2267 • 877-630-2267

www.discoverruidoso.com/Rainbow-Lake-Cabin-and-RV-Resort

Riverdeck

101 Slay Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-7498 www.ruidosoriverdeck.com

Riverside Cottages

300 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2510 • 800-950-2510 www.ruidosocabins.com/riverside-cottages.htm

Ruidoso Condos and Cabins

1200 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 575-630-2222 www.ruidosocondosandcabins.com

Ruidoso Lodge Cabins

300 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2510 • 800-950-2510 www.ruidosocabins.com/ruidoso-lodge-cabins.htm

Ruidoso Skies

300 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2510 • 800-950-2510 www.ruidosocabins.com/ruidoso-skies.htm

Shadow Mountain Lodge and Cabins 107 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4886 • 877-361-4103 www.smlruidoso.com

Sherwood Forest Cabins

711 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2424

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Sierra Blanca Cabins

215 Country Club Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2103 www.sierrablancacabins.net

Story Book Cabins, Inc.

410 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2115 • 888-257-2115 www.storybookcabins.com

The Rustique Bungalows & Boutique 406 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-808-8422 www.therustique.com

Upper Canyon and Cabins

215 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-0170 www.uppercanyonrentals.com

West Winds Lodge

208 Eagle Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4031 • 800-421-0691 www.wwlodge.com

Whispering Pine Cabins

422 Main Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4311 • 866-766-3445 www.whisperingpinecabinsruidoso.com

White Mountain Cabins

113 Main Rd • Ruidoso, NM 575-257-4886 • 800-441-4331 www.shadowmountainlodge.com

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Condos & Vacation Rentals PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO

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Alto Mountain Village Condos Hwy 48 N. • Alto, NM 575-336-9900 www.AMVRentals.com

Condotel Corporation

1103 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-5200 • 800-545-9017 www.ruidosoreservations.com

Crown Point Condominiums

220 Crown Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-7641 www.crownpointcondos.net

Cozy Cabins

546 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-802-0207 www.cozycabinsruidoso.com

Enchanted Mountain Real Estate 708 B Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2333 • 888-454-7325 www.enchanted-mountain.com

Fairway Meadows Condos

120 Lower Terrace • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4019 • 800-545-9013 fairwaymeadowcondos@windstream.net

Four Seasons Real Estate

712 Mecham Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-9171 • 800-822-7654 www.casasderuidoso.com

High Sierra Condominiums

504 Excalibur Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-6913 www.highsierracondos.com

Hummingbird Cabins

1204 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-3555 • 866-505-3555 www.hummingbird-cabins.com

Hurd-La Rinconada Gallery & Guest Homes 105 La Rinconada Lane • San Patricio, NM 575-653-4331 • 800-658-6912 www.wyethartists.com

Innsbrook Village Country Club and Resort 146 Geneva • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-3589 • 800-284-0294 www.innsbrookcondos.com

Lookout Estates

220 Lookout Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-5064 • 800-545-5137 www.lookoutestates.com

Pinecliff Village

401 Hwy 70 West • Ruidoso, NM 88355 575-378-4427 • 800-268-2677 www.pinecliffvillage.com

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Pinon Park Vacation Rentals

108 Jack Little Dr • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-4129 • 800-487-4666 www.pinonparkrentals.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lynch Realty 616 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4011 • 800-530-4597 www.bhhslynchrealty.com

Rancho Ruidoso Condominiums 1000 Little Creek Rd. • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-8103 www.ranchoruidosocondos.net

RE/MAX High Sierra Property Mgmt

508 Mecham Drive, Suite C • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4567 • 877-656-0663 www.ruidosohighsierra.com

RentRuidoso.com

1031 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-808-8460 www.rentruidoso.com

Riverstone Ranch, Inc. 979-732-6366

Ruidoso Investment Property

422 Main Road • Ruidoso, NM 88345 866-766-3445 www.whisperingpinecabinsruidoso.com

Ruidoso Resort Rentals and Sales 200 Resort Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 505-255-4332

Ruidoso River Resort and Inn 206 Eagle Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-8015 • 855-485-8015 www.ruidosoriverresort.com

Tiara Del Sol Condos

226 Excaliber Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-5748 www.tiaradelsol.com

Village Lodge

1000 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-5442 • 800-722-8779 www.villagelodge.com

West Winds Condos

208 Eagle Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 575-257-4031 • 800-421-0691 www.wwlodge.com

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Hotels & Motels PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO

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Apache Motel

RATES $

344 Sudderth Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-808-8555

Arrowhead Motel & RV Park

616 Hwy 70 West • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4241 • 888-547-6652 www.arrowheadmotelandrv.com

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120

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Best Western Pine Springs Inn 1420 E. Hwy 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 575-378-8100 • 888-353-2793 www.bwpinesprings.com

Best Western Plus

97 Camelot Drive • Ruidoso NM 88345 575-257-3600 • 877-901-4055 www.bestwesternnewmexico.com

BestWay Inn

2052 Hwy 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88346 575-378-8000 www.bestwayinnruidoso.com

Budget Lodge

601 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4071 • 575-257-7030 www.budgetlodgeruidoso.com

Chaparral Motel

102 Central Ave. • Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-1196

Comfort Inn Ruidoso

2709 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2770 • 866-859-5146 www.comfortinn.com

Days Inn

2088 Hwy 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-4299 • 800-DAYSINN www.daysinn.com

Economy Inn

2019 W Hwy 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-4706 • 575-648-1199

Four Winds Motel

6539 Hwy 380 • Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-3260

Hotel Ruidoso

110 Chase St. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-2007 www.hotelruidoso.net

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino 287 Carrizo Canyon Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 575-464-7777 800-545-9011 www.innofthemountaingods.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites

26147 US Hwy 70 E • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-3333 • 866-737-0533 www.lqruidoso.com

Lodge At Sierra Blanca

107 Sierra Blanca Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-5500 • 866-211-7727 www.thelodgeatsierrablanca.com

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Motel 6 of Ruidoso

412 Hwy 70 W • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-630-1166 • 800-466-8356

Nob Hill Lodge

105 El Paso Rd. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-9212

Quality Inn & Suites

307 Hwy 70 W • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-4051

Rainbow Inn

103 Central Ave • Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-4006

Ramada Inn & Suites

26141 Highway 70 West • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-1199 • 800-272-6232

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

400 W Hwy 70 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-3736

Sitzmark Chalet Inn

627 Sudderth Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4140 • 800-658-9694

Smokey Bear Motel

316 Smokey Bear Blvd. • Capitan, NM 88316 575-354-2253 • 800-766-5392

Super 8 Motel

100 Cliff Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-378-8180 • 800-454-3213

Swiss Chalet Inn

1451 Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-3333 • 866-322-0333

The Lodge at Cloudcroft

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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

AMENITIES

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RV Parks & Campgrounds PROPERTY / CONTACT INFO Along The River RV Park 127 Hwy 37 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4444 www.alongtheriverrv.com

Arrowhead Motel & RV Park

616 Hwy 70 West • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4241 • 888-547-6652 www.arrowheadmotelandrv.com

Blue Spruce RV Park

HOOKUP INFORMATION 32 Full RV Hookups 30 & 50 Amps 14 Full RV Hookups All Amps

302 Mecham Dr. • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-7993 www.bluesprucervpark-ruidoso.com

23 Full RV Hookups All Amps

Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

35 Full RV Hookups 29 Partial Hookups 19 Pull Thr.-30 & 50 Amps

Circle B RV Park

150 Full RV Hookups 68 Pull Throughs 30 & 50 Amps

Deer Crossing RV Park

15 Full RV Hookups 15 Pull Throughs All Amps

Eagle Creek RV Resort and Lodging

49 Full RV Hookups 14 Pull Throughs 30 & 50 Amps

Elk Run RV Park

20 Full RV Hookups 10 Pull Throughs 50 Amps

Hall’s Hideaway RV Park

36 Full RV Hookups 30 & 50 Amps

221 Hwy 37, MM1 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-4325 www.bonitohollow.com

26514 Hwy 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-378-4990 www.circlebrv.com 27680 Don Mauricio Loop • San Patricio, NM 88348 575-653-4838 www.deercrossingrvpark.com 159 Ski Run Rd. • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-1131 www.eaglecreekrvresort.com 1068 Hwy 48 • Alto, NM 88312 575-336-8338

525 Gavilan Canyon • Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-4263 • 888-329-1220

Horseman’s Bunkhouse & RV Park

417 Harris Lane • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 575-937-6477 www.horsemansbunkhouse.vpweb.com

6 Full RV Hookups All Amps

Lazy Days RV Park

103 Full RV Hookups 1 Pull Through 30 & 50 Amps

Little Creek RV Park

64 Full RV Hookups 9 Pull Throughs 50 Amps

Mama Bear RV Park

18 Full RV Hookups 3 Pull Throughs All Amps

Mountain High RV Park

70 Full RV Hookups 30 Pull Throughs 30 & 50 Amps

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Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort

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Recreation Village

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Riverside RV Park

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Stone Mountain RV Resort

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Twin Spruce RV Park

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Located just 2 miles from town in the tall pines of the magical Upper Canyon, directly across from the Rio Ruidoso. Family gatherings and group functions in the historic Rustic Pines Hall accommodates up to 50.

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Family fun & Activities Bowling: Ruidoso Bowling Center, 1202 Mechem, behind Farley’s. 575.258.3557

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Disc Golf: Free. Located on Resort Drive off Grindstone Canyon Road. Flying J Ranch: Hwy 48, 1.5 miles North of Ski Apache turnoff. 458.3595, 575.336.4330. www.flyingjranch.com Funtrackers: 700 block of Sudderth Dr., next to Pizza Hut. Go-carts, water bumper-boats, arcade and miniature golf. 575.257.3275 Grindstone Stables: Sleigh Rides 575.257.2241 Horseback Riding Stables: Reservations recommended. Bonito Stables, 575.354.2778; Inn of the Mountain Gods Stables, 575.464.7424; Grindstone Stables, 575.257.2241 The Hubbard Museum of American West: Hwy 70, east of the racetrack. 575.378.4142 www.hubbardmuseum.org Hiking and Camping: Stop by the Ranger Station at 901 Mechem Dr. for more information.

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Kids’ Corral: Located in Two Rivers Park (next to the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce) 575.937.0773 Skate Park: Off White Mountain Dr., Ruidoso’s only skateboard park. 575.257.5030 Kids Konnection: Playground, located behind schools on White Mountain Dr. Public Swimming Pool: 500 block of Sudderth Dr. 575.257.5030 Seeping Springs Trout Lake: Hwy 70, 4 miles east of the racetrack; paddleboats and trout fishing. 575.378.4216

education of forest fire prevention; gravesite of Smokey Bear. 575.354.2748 Tennis Courts: The Lodge at Sierra Blanca, 107 Sierra Blanca Dr. Public tennis courts, 500 block of Sudderth. 575.257.5030 Two Rivers Park: Playground and picnic area next to the river, located on Sudderth Dr. next to the Center. Winter Park: Tubing and sledding area at the base of Ski Run Road. Giant tubes, a Kidz Korral and snack bar. 575.336.7079. www.ruidosowinterpark.com

Sierra Cinema: 721 Mechem Dr. 575.257.9444 Smokey Bear Historical Park: North of Ruidoso in Capitan. Visitor Center dedicated to the

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Smokey’s Story On May 4, 1950

the Los Tablos fire started in the Lincoln National Forest. On May 6, a second fire, the Capitan Gap fire, started in the same general area. These two fires destroyed 17,000 acres of forest and grasslands. On May 8, a high wind made it impossible to keep the 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 burnt. Thus the name “Smokey Bear” was given. Smokey was taken to the nearby Flatley Ranch to be cared for and then flown to a veterinary hospital in Santa Fe. Upon his recovery, Smokey was flown to Washington D.C. and hundreds of people greeted the cub along the way. In July of 1950, Smokey was presented at schools all over the U.S. In a study given to children across the United States, after the words “Only You” were given, more kids could complete the slogan, “Can prevent forest fires” than any other slogan at the time. New Mexico adopted the Black Bear as State Animal in 1962 and a female bear companion, Goldie, from Magdalena, N.M. was sent to the Washington Zoo, where Smokey had made his home. No cubs were ever born to Smokey and Goldie. Upon his death in 1976, Smokey

was returned to his home in the Capitan Mountains and laid to rest in a small park named after him in the heart of the Capitan Village. The first and only time the U.S. Postal Service ever issued a stamp honoring an individual animal was in 1984. It depicted a bear cub clinging to a burnt tree with the now famous Smokey Bear emblem in the background. Capitan was chosen for the first day sale of this commemorative stamp.

The Back Story Prior to finding Smokey, in 1944 the Forest Service and the Ad Council originated Smokey Bear in a poster for fire prevention campaigns. The campaign was so popular that congress passed a bill into law governing the

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commercialization of the name and image of Smokey Bear in 1952. Smokey was even given his own zip code because he was receiving so much mail!

The Museum Smokey Bear Club, Inc. was formed in 1956 to further conservation efforts. The log cabin was constructed with the $2,300 that were raised and the rest of the materials and labor were donated. In 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower presented Capitan with the very first “Smokey Oscar” for its efforts in conservation. The little log cabin museum opened its doors to the public in 1960 in Capitan, N.M. and is still open today! The Village of Capitan is located in Historic Lincoln County and is nestled between the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains. About 2,000 citizens call Capitan home. Capitan was founded in the 1890’s and incorporated in 1941. Located in the heart of the Lincoln National Forest, the area is known for its big game hunting and fishing.

Paid for by Village of Capitan Lodger’s Tax

Smokey Bear Historical Park invites you to Capitan, NM

Fun for the whole family! Smokey Bear Stampede ~ 4th of July

Ranch Rodeos • Parade • Calf Scramble • Dances Concessions • Fireworks Display (Fire Restrictions Permitting) 10K and 2 Mile Fun Run

Lincoln County Fair ~ Early August Exhibits & Judging • 4H • FFA Culinary • Sewing • Leather • Art Gardening • Animals • Horse Show • Auction

Original Smokey Bear Museum now the gift shop with Smokey Bear memorabilia, owned and operated by the Village of Capitan. Pending future home of Capitan Train Depot Museum. See what Capitan and the surrounding area has to offer at VillageOfCapitan.com. Paid for by

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For more information about all other annual events in Capitan, NM contact: Bennie Long 575-354-2748 or email at Smokeybear.park@state.nm.us Smokey Bear’s Hometown Association

OUR MISSION: To encourage the awareness and appreciation of Smokey Bear’s fire prevention messages and to raise money to support and improve the Smokey Bear Historical Park. Membership is open to the public.

Lincoln County Wildlife & Pet guide “Fed Bears Are Dead Bears”

New Mexico Game and Fish says being smart with garbage can really help reduce encounters with the large animals. Remember, feeding the bears encourages them to be comfortable around people. If they are used to being around people, they are more likely to be more aggressive and become a public nuisance.

Here are some things to do to discourage bears in your yard: • Remove hummingbird feeders if bears have been in them. • Clean BBQ grills thoroughly. • Do not stack wood against your home. • Do not keep pet food outside. Pets make great snacks for bears. • Do not leave food out and pick up trash when picnicking. • Pick up trash immediately if it is scattered by bears or other animals. • Do not leave the lids off of dumpsters. • Do not get too close to bears to take pictures, especially mamas with cubs. They will get aggressive to protect their babies.

Deer and Elk Bull Elk

Visitors love Ruidoso for the variety of wildlife. Deer and elk are very prevalent in the area.

Drivers are encouraged to be aware of deer herds and in and around Ruidoso, especially at night. Elk herds do enter the Ruidoso area, but are mostly found in the higher altitudes in Mescalero and Alto. Deer can be seen just driving around Ruidoso during the day and the evening. Elk are more elusive and can be seen more in the early morning and evening hours.

Birding

Various birds can be seen in Ruidoso and the surrounding area. Check out these websites for more info:

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: www.allaboutbirds.org

Lincoln County Bird Club:

www.facebook.com/ lincolncountybirdclub www.lincolncountybirdclub.com

NM Audubon Society:

nm.audubon.org/birds-newmexico MB LAY Photos courtesy of DAV ID TRE

Pet Information The Humane Society of Lincoln County 575-257-9841 Gavilan Canyon Road Ruidoso, NM 88345

Veterinarian

Ruidoso Animal Clinic 575-257-4027 160 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso

Lost Pets

If you have lost a pet, be sure to follow these guidelines.

• Call the Shelter - 575-257-9841 • Visit and tour our stray kennels daily to identify your pet. Leave a lost report at our front desk. • Call KBUY radio 575-257-7336 and they will air your lost report twice a day free of charge.

Animal Control

Ruidoso • 575-257-7365 Lincoln Co. • 1-800-687-2419 Capitan • 575-354-2248 Ruidoso Downs • 575-378-4422

Ruidoso Dog Park

Next to Sierra Blanca Trail (The Links) off Hull Road and behind the White Mountain Recreational Complex and White Mountain Schools. There are two fenced areas, one for small dogs, and one for large dogs. Both have water fountains for people and dogs as well as benches.

Dog Park Rules

While enjoying the dog park, please respect the rules.

• Dogs must be leashed until safely inside the off-leash area. • Collars and rabies tags must be visible. • Owners must clean up their dog’s waste and dispose of it. • Owners must be present in the park while their dog is unleashed. • Puppies younger than 4 months, unhealthy dogs and those in heat should be left at home. • Limit of 3 dogs per owner. • Food is not allowed. • Children under 14 years old must be supervised by an adult. • Be considerate of others. Ensure your dog’s interaction is welcome.

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historic lincoln Lincoln, New Mexico is tucked away in a beautiful mountain valley 35 miles northeast of Ruidoso.

During the 1500s, ancestral Apaches expanded their range westward in New Mexico from the Pecos River country. In the 1600s, the Spaniards encountered the Apaches in southeastern New Mexico. The Comanche and Mescalero Apache tribes used the Bonito River valley as a thoroughfare, and the Apaches established permanent residence in the area by raiding the mostly Hispanic settlers that began trickling in as early as the mid1700s. In 1855 Fort Stanton was established on the upper Rio Bonito to protect the settlements. By 1859 a community of seven or eight families and a number of single men comprised the village of La Placita. The village grew steadily and in 1869 was renamed for President Abraham Lincoln and declared the seat of Lincoln County. A peace treaty was signed in 1871 and a reservation for the Mescalero Apache was created. Lincoln, New Mexico is considered by many historians to be the most authentic old west town in the United States. A host of characters, including Billy the Kid, launched the small town into the history books. Lincoln also has the dubious distinction of having been the most violent town in western American history. President Rutherford B. Hayes once called the single road through Lincoln “the most dangerous street in America.”

Here is a tale fueled by ambition, greed, corruption and violence. Although Billy the Kid was the most famous character in Lincoln during its historic heyday, he had only a supporting role in the larger history of Lincoln – the Lincoln County War (1878-1881). The War was a capitalistic struggle that took root in 1877 when a wealthy, young Englishman, John H. Tunstall, saw an opportunity to establish a mercantile store in Lincoln and competed with L.G. Murphy and Company for the area business and the lucrative government contracts at Fort Stanton and the Mescalero Agency. Murphy and his partners, Emil Fritz and James J. Dolan, had built an imposing, two-story building at the west end of town in 1874, which became known as “The House.” It included a store, a billiard room, a bar, a Masonic lodge and living quarters. The firm held a monopoly in the area and thrived. However, in September 1874, John S. Chisum, the largest cattleman in the Southwest, outbid Murphy on a beef contract for the Mescalero Apache Agency. Also much of the population was now living on credit given by Murphy and Company as the nearest bank was 200 miles away in Santa Fe. Meanwhile, Murphy’s partner, Emil Fritz, died. Alexander McSween, Murphy’s lawyer, was sent to New York to

collect his $10,000 life insurance policy. On the way back, he happened to meet Tunstall in Santa Fe and encouraged him to visit Lincoln where they would devise a business scheme, aided by McSween’s inside knowledge of Murphy and Company’s operations. Tunstall was convinced and, with McSween and Chisum, opened a large store and bank in the center of Lincoln in August of 1877 to rival “The House.” In October, an 18-year-old named William H. Bonney rode into town. Eventually history would remember him best as Billy the Kid. He went to work for Tunstall on his ranch. McSween was accused of embezzling the insurance money collected from Fritz’s estate, and Dolan attempted to shake Tunstall of McSween’s goods and property. A confrontation occurred and on February 18, 1878, Tunstall was murdered by a Dolan-formed posse. The murder polarized Lincoln, and the town rapidly fell into anarchy. A group of gunmen supporting McSween, called The Regulators, was organized. Among this group was Billy the Kid. The Dolan side, meanwhile, had deputized a group known as The Boys, led by Jesse Evans. Frank Angel, special agent with the Department of Justice, described The Boys as “the most desperate outlaws of the Territory.” Angel’s report condemned Dolan and company and led to the removal of Governor Axtell and 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 fiveday 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, who had assumed

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The last violent episode in the Lincoln County War came the night of February 18, 1879, when Susan McSween’s lawyer, Huston Chapman, was shot down on the street of Lincoln. The citizens feared a renewal of the old hostilities, but troops were sent into town and an uneasy peace settled in. The shooting war was over.

For the next six months, outlaw bands overran the county, murdering and pillaging, with no one to stop them. The sheriff took refuge at Fort Stanton, while the Kid and McSween’s ring held Lincoln. With the events in Lincoln County making national headlines, a new governor, Lew Wallace, arrived and finally allowed the army forces at Fort Stanton to intervene.

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Of all the murders, thefts, and property destruction, only one man -- Billy the Kid -- was ever tried, convicted and sentenced. This was for the murder of Sheriff Brady. He was to hang in Lincoln on May 13, 1881, but he made his famous escape from the courthouse, killing his two guards, on April 28, 1881. Today, Lincoln’s idyllic and picturesque setting belies its violent past. Lincoln Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, preserves 16 historic adobe and stone buildings. As visitors stroll in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Sheriff Pat Garrett, cattle baron John Chisum, Kit Carson, General John J. “Blackjack” Pershing and other infamous people, they can visit six museums, shops and restaurants and see the famous town much as it looked during the Lincoln County War. The historic site museums are open seven days a week, except for Christmas, New Year’s, Easter and Thanksgiving Days. The Tunstall Store and Dr. Woods House are closed during winter months, November 1-April 1. Admission to the museums is $5.00 per adult; children under 17 are free. For more information call the Lincoln Historic Site at 575.653.4372.

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Lincoln county cowboy symposium Bringing Western Heritage to Life The 26th annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium brings together western singers, songwriters, cowboy poets, chuck wagons, and hundreds of western-style venders October 9, 10 and 11 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino. The festival is considered one of the top western-formated events in the United States every year. Thousands of fans of western swing music come to enjoy the three-day festival that includes old-west lifestyle demonstrations, a cooking competition, and the

music—the best western swing music you’ll find anywhere. This year’s scheduled headline entertainers include country music stars Lee Ann Womack along with Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers. Other scheduled performers include the Texas Playboys, Tommy Allsup, Billy Mata, Jody Nix and the Quebe Sisters. A complete listing of entertainers and events can be found

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at www.cowboysymposium.org. If there is only one weekend to spend in the tall, cool pines this autumn season, this event is unforgettable and will keep you coming back to the Symposium every year. For more information, telephone 575-378-4431.

FLYING J CHUCKWAGON Since 1982, the Flying J Ranch has

been serving up ranch style suppers and performing western music for over 500,000 people from all over the world. People from every state and from many foreign countries have visited and enjoyed the western hospitality for which the Flying J Ranch is famous. The authentic chuckwagon meal served at the Flying J Ranch consists of sliced beef or chicken in special Flying J Sauce, a foilwrapped potato, cowboy beans, homemade biscuit and butter, spice cake, chunky applesauce, and real chuckwagon coffee, lemonade or tea. When the dinner bell rings, everyone lines up to be served a cowboy meal where no one goes away hungry.

The Flying J Wranglers are a world-class group of musicians who bring an authentic blend of western harmony, world champion yodeling, championship fiddling, banjo picking, and comedy that the whole family will enjoy. The Wranglers perform a variety of old and new

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historic fort stanton Fort Stanton State Monument

is a must-see attraction when visiting Lincoln County, featuring over 155 years of southwestern history ranging from its initial creation as a military garrison to its significance as the first tuberculosis hospital in the state. The Fort Stanton Museum features excellent exhibits and an orientation video, bringing to life the rich history and heritage of Fort Stanton. The museum is located in an award-winning building, recently restored through a “Save America’s Treasures” grant.

as John “Black Jack” Pershing, Kit Carson, Buffalo Soldiers, and Billy the Kid spending time at Fort Stanton. Territorial Governor Lew Wallace actually

Named for Captain Henry W. Stanton, who was killed in a battle with the Apaches, the Fort was established in 1855 and operated as a military fortification through 1896. During the Civil War, Union forces abandoned the Fort and attempted to burn the structures, but a sudden rain storm saved the buildings from destruction.

In 1899, Fort Stanton was acquired by the Merchant Marine Service as a hospital for tuberculosis patients. During the hospital era from 18991953, many new buildings were constructed, including a hospital, dairy, new living quarters and literally hundreds of tent-houses for the patients.

Fort Stanton did not lack for the famous and infamous during the military period, with figures such

wrote parts of his famous novel Ben Hur while staying at Fort Stanton.

From 1953 to 2007, Fort Stanton became the home of numerous state and private agencies ranging from a hospital to a therapeutic

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recovery center to a detention facility. In 2007, the state proclaimed the site as the newest New Mexico State monument. Fort Stanton LIVE! is one of the country’s largest living history events, in one of the nation’s most authentic historic sites! Featuring Civil War era military demonstrations, lifeas-it- was reenactments, period entertainment, military ball, and even a Victorian ladies tea! Folks of all ages will enjoy a REAL journey back in time! Held Saturday and Sunday, July 11th & 12th at Fort Stanton Historic Site, near Ruidoso. www.fortstanton.org

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interpretations 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm. Anyone interested in becoming a Living Historian is invited to join the drill at 8 am on Saturday. On the third full weekend of each month, the Living Historians of the Fort Stanton Garrison re-enact the pre-Civil War Company K, 8th US Infantry (1858). The soldiers set up camp at Fort Stanton on Friday evening, and on Saturday they present interactive historical

So if you are looking for a 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.

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unique museums of lincoln county Explore our history... Capitan Train Depot Museum Capitan, NM

The Capitan Train Depot was first built as a part of the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad in 1899. The original location was at Coalora, about 1 ½ miles west of Capitan as a depot to handle the growing needs of a coal field. The coal field was closed about 1905 and in 1906 the depot was moved to its present location in Capitan. The railline was extended to Capitan and the depot served as a terminal for freight and passengers until the 1940’s. The building was used as a depot and as storage for George Titworth’s local mercantile company. When the rails were torn up in 1943 to make the steel available to the war effort, the depot became storage for a variety of enterprises. In 1973 the building was given to the State of New Mexico as part of Smokey Bear Park. The Capitan Depot Museum, LLC has restored it for use as a local museum with an emphasis on its railroad days and its ties to farming and ranching in Lincoln County. www.capitandepot.com 575.336.2862.

Carrizozo Heritage Museum Carrizozo, NM

The focus of this museum is the community’s past as a railroad boom-town. History of life in the Southwest, displays, artifacts, workshops, lectures, and gift shop. One exhibit features a typical one-room school. Also a nice barbed- wire exhibit. 103 12th Street, Carrizozo (intersection US 54 and 380). Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10-2. Closed January and February. Admission is free, 575.648.1105.

Corona Museum

Corona, NM In far north Lincoln County, the Corona Museum shares space in an old hotel with a lending library. The museum features heirlooms and antiques from local families dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. If Corona had had an army base in the mid-1940s, the alien “Roswell Incident” might have been called the “Corona Incident.” Corona is the closest civilization to the actual site. Located about 46 miles north of Carrizozo on US 54. Open May 1 - November 1; Monday through Saturday, 9-5. 575.849.8371.

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Ft. Stanton State Monument & Museum

Ft. Stanton, NM This 150-year-old pre-Civil War fort (1855) was home at one time to Kit Carson, the Buffalo Soldiers, “Black Jack” Pershing, WWII German prisoners and Billy the Kid. The fort is open daily for self-guided tours. “Fort Stanton Live!” is an annual July event; the fort is converted into a living history stage with military re-enactors, storytellers, Mescalero Apache dancers, Buffalo Soldiers and more. Located NM 220 between NM 48 and US 380 (northeast of Ruidoso). Museum hours vary. Admission is free. 575.630.0044. www.fortstanton.org

Hubbard Museum of the American West

Ruidoso Downs, NM Home to New Mexico’s first Smithsonian Institution Affiliate museum, The Hubbard Museum of the American West is a monument to times and places that are not quite as far off as you may think. It is a place where the visitor can not only experience the West, but actually participate as one passes through various portals of time encompassing

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three area cultures – Native American, Hispanic and Pioneer. The museum’s 10,000 plus piece collection includes wagons, carriages, saddles, firearms, artwork and Native American artifacts. Bring the kids to visit the state-of-the-art interactive learning center and children’s area. Open seven days a week, excluding some holidays. 9 am 4:30 pm. Admission: Adults, $6; Seniors and Military, $5; Children 6-16, $2; Under 6, Free. Located on US Hwy 70, immediately adjacent to the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway Center in Ruidoso Downs. 575.378.4142. www.hubbardmuseum.org

Lincoln Museums

Lincoln Historic Site Old Lincoln County Courthouse, Dr. Woods House, Tunstall Store

Museum, Torreon & Montano Store, Anderson-Freeman Museum, Lincoln, NM. Lincoln’s idyllic and picturesque setting belies its violent past. The single road through Lincoln was once described by President Hayes as “the most dangerous street in America.” This National Historic Landmark is considered by many historians to be the most authentic old west town remaining the United States. The center of the Lincoln County War, the little hamlet was launched into the history books by a host of famous characters including Billy the Kid, Kit Carson, Pat Garrett, John Chisum and Lew Wallace. Today you can visit six museums operated by the Lincoln Historic Site and see numerous other historic buildings much as they looked in 1880. Extensive exhibits document the history of the

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region, focusing on the Lincoln County War (depicted in the movie “Young Guns”). Visit restaurants and gift shops. Old Lincoln Days and Pageant are held annually the first full weekend in August and other special events occur throughout the year. Historic site museums are open every day, except Christmas, New Year’s, Easter and Thanksgiving. The Tunstall Store and Dr. Woods House are closed November 1 through April 1. Located 12 miles east of Capitan on US 380 (30 miles north of Ruidoso). Admission to the museums is $5 per adult; children 16 and under are free with paying adult. Free admission is offered to New Mexico residents on Sundays and to New Mexico Seniors on Wednesdays. 575.653.4372.

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Miner’s Home & Toolshed Museum

White Oaks, NM A restored 1800s family home from the gold-boom era. Selfguided tour. The nearby cemetery is the resting spot for the first governor of New Mexico, Susan McSween Barber and Deputy James Bell (killed by Billy the Kid when he escaped from the Lincoln County Courthouse). Located 12 miles northeast of Carrizozo, via US 54 and NM 349. Open daily, 9-5; Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Smokey Bear Historical Park and Museum Capitan, NM

Everything you ever wanted to know about Lincoln County’s most famous bear. Kids love

the full-size talking bear. View a short documentary in the small theater detailing the rescue of the bear cub found in a 17,000acre forest fire in the nearby Capitan Mountains. Smokey is buried in the park next door. Located at 118 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan (US 380 between Carrizozo and Lincoln). Open daily 9-5. Admission: Adults $2, kids 7-12, $1, 6 and under free. 575.354.2748. www.smokeybearpark.com

Smokey Bear Memorabilia Museum & Gift Shop Capitan, NM

A small one-room cabin on the other side of the historic park contains a collection of (not-forsale) items that feature Smokey’s image. If you are looking for Smokey souvenirs, this is the place to be. Located at 102 Smokey Bear Blvd. Open in the

summer, 9-5 daily. Admission is free. 575.354.2298. www.villageofcapitan.com

Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Alto, NM The seven-story landmark architecture of Antoine Predock is worth the photo alone, but inside there are four major installations by Seattle glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. The Spencer also has a live touring performance approximately every 11 days year-round. Located on NM 220 on the way to Ft. Stanton from NM 48 (northeast of Ruidoso). Open Tuesday and Thursday (except show dates) for guided tours. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. 888.818.7872. www.spencertheater.com

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White Oaks, NM Once the second largest city in the state, White Oaks is just a ghost of what it was before residents tried to charge the railroad for right-of-way (and lost) and the gold mines ran out. One of the surviving gems is the finest example of an easterninfluenced, brick, four-room school house left in New Mexico today. Much of the structure is exactly as it was when it was built in 1895. There is a small museum on the second floor. Located 12 miles northeast of Carrizozo, via US 54 and NM 349. Open Sat., 10-4 and Sun., noon-4; Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission: $2 per person. 575.648.2521.

Fun in Fort Sumner Old Fort Days Celebration: The 2nd weekend in June. World’s Richest Billy the Kid Tombstone Race; Old Fort Days Rodeo; Talent Roundup; Goat Roping; Billy the Kid Tombstone Triathlon and more. Contact Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce, 575.355.7705; fortsumnerchamber@hotmail. com or www.fortsumnerchamber. com. Billy the Kid Museum: Established in 1952 by Ed and Jewel Sweet and in its 61st year as a family-owned and operated business. Open daily. Summer hours May 15 - October 1, 8:30 am- 5:00 pm; Winter hours October 1May 15, Monday - Saturday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Adults-$5; Senior Adults-$4; Children

7-15 yrs-$3; Ages 6 and under FREE. 575.355.2380. www. billythekidmuseumfortsumner. com. Old Fort Sumner Museum and Gravesite of Billy the Kid: Open daily 8:30 am-5:00 pm year-round. Adults $4; Senior Adults-$3; Children 7-15 yrs$2; Ages 6 and under FREE. 575.355.2492. Bosque Redondo Memorial, New Mexico State Historic Site: Walk with us into the Navajo and Mescalero Apache cultures and trace the history of their incarceration at Bosque Redondo known as “The Long Walk.” Open daily Wed. through Mon, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission: $3

(free to seniors on Wednesdays and to New Mexico residents on Sundays). 575.355.2573. Email info@bosqueredondomemorial. com., or visit bosqueredondomemorial.com. Village of Fort Sumner: Our friendly western village offers many amenities including a stroll along the historic Pecos River, water sports at Lake Sumner, Old Fort Museum and Billy the Kid’s Gravesite, Bosque Redondo Memorial, Dazend Movie Museum and historical murals at the De Baca County Courthouse. www.fortsumner.net. New Mexico Wind Energy Center: Located 20 miles northeast of Fort Sumner and perfectly suited for eastern New Mexico’s windy landscape. The wind center consists of 136 turbines, each standing 210 feet high. The facility can produce up to 200 megawatts of power, enough electricity to power 94,000 average-sized New Mexico homes.

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40th Annual Old Fort Days Celebration June 10–14, 2015 Fun for the entire family! Enjoy the World’s Richest Billy the Kid Tombstone Race, Rodeo, Goat Roping, and so much more!

Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner; New Mexico Historic Site Learn about the “Long Walk” of the Navajo and Mescalero Apache from the 1860’s. Exhibits, trail, audio tour. 575-355-2573

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Estimados Visitantes De Mexico Bienvenidos a Ruidoso.

Si es la primera vez que nos visitan, en estas paginas encontraran sugerencias para saquen el mayor provecho de su visita. Si ya nos han visitado, tal vez encuentren algunas nuevas ideas.

Temporada de Inverieno Desde finales de Nov. hasta principios de Abril, lo principal es el esqui en la nieve en las pistas de Ski Apache, nuestra area de ski, con 54 pistas para novatos y avanzados. Les sugerimos que renten su equipo la tarde anterior, para que no pierden tiempo el dia que vayan a esquiar. En estas tiendas de renta de equies se habla Espanol: Rocky Mountain Sports (575-258-3224), Alto Ski Shop (575-336-4386)

de Mayo a Septiembre, con la Carrera de caballos mas cara del mundo con premios de 2.5 millones de dolares. Y su casino “Billy the Kid”, con 300 “maquinitas”, restaurante y bar, todo esto en un ambiente que recuerdo la epoca del legendario Billy.

Para Dias de Campo Dentro de Ruidoso Hay pesca de trucha y lanchas de pedales para los niños en Seeping Springs a 3 km. Mas del hipodromo. No se necesita licencia para pescar aqui.

Si es la primera vez que esquien, se recomienda que tomen las clases. Boleto Gratis para esquiadores por primera vez, con la compra de boleto para clases de esquiar.

En Two Rivers Park, al lado de Rio Ruidoso, hay asadores para carne, mesas y juegos infantiles. Esta detras de la Camara de Comercio.

Otra opcion para los que no esquian y es muy divertido para chicos y grandes es aventarse en los tubos para nieve en la pista que se encuentra a la entrada del entronque par air al area de esquiar.

En Lincoln National Forest hay asadores para carne en el bosque. Esta apoximadamente 1 km. Sobre el camino a Cedar Creek. Vease el mapa. Prender carbon en los asadores puede estar retringido, segun el peligro de incendio forestal que se presente.

Temporada de Verano

En el alberca municipal hay natacion y hay canchas de tenis municipals con iluminacion en la noche.

La principal diversion: las carreras de caballos en el Hipodromo de Ruidoso Downs,

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Dias de Campo Afuera de Ruidoso

En la reservacion Apache Mescalero esta tal vez el lugar menos concido y mas bonito para acampar o pasar el dia en bosque cerrado, al lado de Rio Ruidoso, al final de Upper Canyon. Bonita Lake apoximadamente 25 minutos de Ruidoso hacia Capitan siga los señalamientos. Tiene asadores de carne, mesas y bancas alrededor del lago. Hay lugares para acampar. Se puede pescar en lago, pero se necesita licencia. Las licencias para pescar se compran donde se venden el equipo de pesca: Wal-Mart, Western Auto, etc. Hay cinco campos de golf, tres de los cuales abiertos al publicio: Cree Meadows, Inn of the Mountains Gods y el “ Links at Sierra Blana”. A 100 mts. Sobre el camino a Cedar Creek, lado izquierdo, se encuentra una magnifica pista para caminata, entre altos y verdes pinos. En Flying “J” Ranch hay espectaculo de tipo Viejo Oeste con balazos en un autentico scenario texano. Con el show tambien hay cena y musica. Se presenta todas las noches menos los domingos, de Mayo a Septiembre. Paseos en ponys para ninos pequeños. Se sugiere hacer reservaciones, telefono 575-336-4330. La hora de llegada es la 6:00 de la tarde.

Durante Todo el Año

En el centro del pueblo, calle Sudderth, hay muchas tiendas y galerias donde podran comprar desde recuerdos de todos precios hasta pinturas y esculturas de calidad. Por la noche, para cenar y bailar hay resturantes italianos, mexicanos y Americanos. En

los bares del pueblo pueden divertirse balinado con musica en vivo de diferentes estilos. Vale la pena conocer el “ Museo Hubbard del Oeste Americano”, enseguida del hipodromo, con se escultutura escuestre (una de las mas grandes del mundo) y el centro de informacion turistica “Billy the Kid” donde les podran informar de todos las atracciones del area.. Pueden asistir al boliche, donde hay diversion para chicos y grandes, incluyendo juegos electronicos y service de cafeteria y bar. El Nuevo Hotel-Casino de los Mescaleros “Inn of the 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 pokar, 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 dias, tengan presente que los alrededores existen atracciones. En el pueblito de Lincoln esta la cuna de legendario “ Billy the Kid”; hay varios museos, tiendas, restaurants y hospedaje de tipo Bed & Breakfast (Cama y Almuerzo). En Alamogordo tienen el museo especial y el cine tipo Omnimax y 15 minutos mas adelante, rumbo a Las Cruces, el Parque Nacional de Arenas Blancas (White Sands). Las cavernas de Carlsbad, mundialmente famosas, estan a solo dos y media horas (via Roswell-Artesia¬) lo que hace possible ir por la manana y regresar la noche.

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