MARCH 26, 2026: After 44 years of operation, Flying J Ranch has announced it is currently closed, and the property is for sale. We’ll update this page as new information becomes available.
Read MoreLooking for live music in Ruidoso tonight? From vibrant brewpubs to lively casinos, Ruidoso’s vibrant music scene offers something for everyone. Catch top local artists or big-name acts at various venues around town. Come for the show, stay for the night, and explore the best of Ruidoso. Check our events calendar for the latest events!
Read MoreCelebrate Christmas at the Flying J Ranch with special White Mountain Christmas winter performances from late November to the end of December 2025. BOOK NOW >>
Read MoreWe’ve rounded up some of our favorite tunes, and yours, to play during your Ruidoso road trip.
Read More“Ruidoso is best known for Ski Apache and the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino, and visitors are well-served by both. But my family visited the village and its surrounding countryside during a stretch of less-busy summer weekdays, indulging our interests in history, Southwestern cuisine, fine art, live music, shopping and of course beautiful mountain scenery.” - THE OKLAHOMAN
Read MoreThe festival was low-key and unpretentious, which the folks who made it up the hill appreciated. For a smaller festival, Wind Rider spent its money in the right places, delivering two stages both producing incredible sound and lighting. — BULLETMUSIC.NET
Read MoreDine in one of eight casual restaurants and bars. Enjoy the best gaming in the Southwest including; Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Roulette, as well as a comedy club and live entertainment. Elevate your game on the Inn's championship golf course.
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