Spend Thanksgiving weekend in Ruidoso with holiday dining, live music and events, local shopping, outdoor adventures, and plenty of ways to enjoy the long weekend in the mountains.
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Looking for Thanksgiving dinner in Ruidoso? Find confirmed 2026 dine-in meals, takeout feasts, holiday pies, and seasonal specials, with new options added as local restaurants announce their plans.
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Explore Cedar Creek Trails in Ruidoso, New Mexico, and find current access information for this popular Lincoln National Forest recreation area. A temporary closure order currently affects designated lands, roads, and trails, while the Cedar Creek Day Use Area remains open.
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Experience Christmas in Ruidoso with winter adventures, holiday events, local shopping, festive lights, scenic mountain drives, and cozy places to stay. From skiing and outdoor ice skating to exploring Midtown and relaxing by the fire, discover plenty of ways to make a holiday getaway in Ruidoso memorable.
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Experience winter in Ruidoso, New Mexico, with recommendations for a cozy recipe, a seasonal sleigh ride, a favorite local pizza spot, a scenic stroll, and a holiday movie filmed in Ruidoso to enjoy by the fire.
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Escape to Ruidoso's winter serenity in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Relax with peaceful strolls on snow-covered trails, breathe in crisp air, and enjoy a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride. Rejuvenate with spa treatments that soothe the spirit, and cozy up by the fire as night falls. Surrounded by stunning scenery and local charm, Ruidoso is the ideal mountain retreat for a tranquil winter getaway.
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Fly nonstop from Denver to Ruidoso and make New Mexico’s mountain village your home base for a southern New Mexico getaway. Enjoy Ruidoso’s outdoor adventures, dining, shopping and entertainment, then explore White Sands National Park, Roswell, Valley of Fires and other regional attractions before returning to the mountains.
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Stroll Ruidoso’s walkable Midtown district for boutiques, galleries, restaurants, tasting rooms, and plenty of reasons to linger.
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Lace up your skates! The seasonal outdoor ice rink at Wingfield Park is scheduled to return November 28, 2026, for the 2026–27 winter season. Find current season dates, hours, holiday schedules, admission, skate rentals, and visitor information.
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During the winter holiday season, there are sleigh rides through the historic upper canyon with Grindstone Stables. No snow is required to enjoy a crisp winter evening and the holiday decorations of Ruidoso's oldest neighborhood.
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We’ve pulled together a list of some of Ruidoso’s favorite gift shops to help you find the perfect holiday gifts. Choose something special for yourself or someone you love. Discover friendly independent shops with unique jewelry, clothing, home decor, and skin care products, plus Southwestern turquoise, art, pottery, and New Mexico wine and spirits.
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Relax and recharge at Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga, a longtime Ruidoso wellness destination offering massage therapy, rejuvenating facials, yoga classes, spa packages, and personalized wellness treatments at its new location on Mechem Drive.
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Plan your Ruidoso holiday getaway around festive parades, Christmas performances, sparkling light displays, family celebrations, and other seasonal events throughout the village.
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What a weekend in Ruidoso! Relive the 2026 XTERRA World Championship with race results, photos, highlights, and video—and look ahead to XTERRA’s return to the mountains September 17 -19, 2027 and again in 2028.
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Plan a family winter getaway to Ruidoso with skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing, outdoor ice skating, sleigh rides, scenic mountain adventures, cozy lodging, local dining, shopping, and seasonal events for all ages.
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Meet the boutiques, galleries, outfitters, bookstores, wineries, and specialty shops that make shopping local in Ruidoso worth exploring.
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Discover Ruidoso’s rich history at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum, a beautifully restored 1920s home. Once a family residence and business hub, it now features curated exhibits on early settlers, Native cultures, and the town’s evolution. Explore preserved rooms, uncover local traditions, and connect with the stories that shaped Ruidoso’s past and present.
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Experience XTERRA beyond race day in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Discover championship trails, mountain scenery, local dining, outdoor adventures, historic attractions, and unforgettable experiences throughout Lincoln County. Whether you’re competing, cheering from the sidelines, or planning a mountain getaway, DiscoverRuidoso is your guide to making the most of championship week.
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Plan your Halloween weekend in Ruidoso with trick-or-treating, pumpkin activities, live entertainment, historic tours, family-friendly fun, and seasonal events throughout the area.
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Plan an OHV adventure in Ruidoso with guidance for riding responsibly on Village streets and designated routes in Lincoln National Forest. Learn where different rules apply, find official Village, state and Forest Service resources, explore local OHV experiences, and follow best practices that help protect Ruidoso’s mountain landscapes.
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