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Explore Ruidoso’s mountain charms with trails, microbrews, lakes, wildlife and more.
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.
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.
Explore more than 30 miles of trails at Cedar Creek Recreation Area in Ruidoso, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, trail running, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing in Lincoln National Forest. Check current Forest Service alerts and trail conditions before visiting.
Stroll Ruidoso’s walkable Midtown district for boutiques, galleries, restaurants, tasting rooms, and plenty of reasons to linger.
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.
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.