Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ruidoso, New Mexico Welcome to the official tourism page for Ruidoso, a premier resort destination in Southern New Mexico.
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For a complete look at Ruidoso and to plan your next trip, please visit http://www.discoverruidoso.com.

09/28/2026

Three decades of finding new limits, connecting cultures, and sharing the wild ride.

Next up: a return to the continental home of where it all began in 1996.

30 years untamed. Fiercely human since day one.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Your Week at a Glance | September 28 - October 4 in Ruidoso, NM. โ›ฐ๏ธSave this post, and start planning your fall getaw...
09/28/2026

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Your Week at a Glance | September 28 - October 4 in Ruidoso, NM. โ›ฐ๏ธ

Save this post, and start planning your fall getaway, TODAY!

๐ŸŽค Well, Actuallyโ€ฆ Season 2 Finale | September 28:
Don't miss the Season 2 Finale of this live speaker series! Three fascinating presentations, craft beer, and great community at Lost Hiker Brewing from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Presented by Oso Productions.

๐ŸŽน Killer Keyz Dueling Pianos at Jacks Backstage | October 2:
An interactive, audience-driven night of requests, sing-alongs, country, rock, and throwbacks at the Patina Lounge from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Jacks Ruidoso Chili Cookoff & Margarita Mix-Off | October 2-3:
Compete for prizes and championship honors, or join the public tasting, vote for People's Choice, and enjoy live entertainment. Starts at 4:00 PM Friday and runs through 9:00 PM Saturday.

๐Ÿ‚ 2026 Ruidoso AspenFest | October 3:
The parade kicks off at 10:00 AM with the theme "Harvesting Adventure," followed by the Wingfield Park Festival from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Enjoy live music, New Mexico wine and craft beer, food vendors, and kids' activities. Admission is $10, $25 with wine and beer tasting, and FREE for kids 12 and under.

๐ŸŒ™ Lincoln After Dark & Music Festival | October 3:
Experience Lincoln by night from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM with live music by The Dynamic Duo featuring Spencer Gandy and Mark Garcia, food vendors, local merchants, Lincoln County War history, AND a courthouse screening of Billy the Kid Versus Dracula. Tickets are $20; kids under 12 are free.

๐Ÿค  18th Annual LCFA Benefit Ranch Rodeo | October 3:
Head to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Capitan for a FREE night of ranch rodeo starting at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner, an auction, and dancing to the Graham Brothers. Proceeds benefit local crisis victims through the Lincoln Cowboy Crisis Fund.

๐ŸŽญ Menopause The Musical at Spencer Theater | October 3:
This 90-minute comedic musical comedy celebrating friendship, womanhood, and the humor in life's changes runs 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Spencer Theater in Alto.

๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin Patch at Enchanted Vine | October 3-4:
Visit Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery in Alto for pumpkins, seasonal drinks, festive photo ops, and crisp mountain air from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM both days.

Click below to see the full calendar and all the details:
https://www.discoverruidoso.com/calendar-of-events

Which event are you going to? Comment below and share with your friends.

๐Ÿ“… October Events are here, SWIPE to see what's happening!There is something for everyone this month in Ruidoso, so don't...
09/27/2026

๐Ÿ“… October Events are here, SWIPE to see what's happening!
There is something for everyone this month in Ruidoso, so don't miss out. ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ‚ 22nd Ruidoso AspenFest
October 3 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Wingfield Park

๐ŸŒ™ Lincoln After Dark
October 3 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Lincoln Historic Site

๐Ÿ… XTERRA World Championship 2026
October 8-11 | Various Times
๐Ÿ“ Grindstone, Midtown & Wingfield Park

๐ŸŒฟ Toss No Mass Cleanup
October 18 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Wingfield Park

๐ŸŽ‰ Wingfield Heritage House Museum 2nd Anniversary Celebration
October 22 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Wingfield Heritage House Museum

๐ŸŒ• Full Moon Night
October 25 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ White Sands National Park

๐ŸŽƒ Midtown Trick or Treat & Pumpkin Roll
October 28 | 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Midtown Ruidoso

๐Ÿ”ฆ Flashlight Tour
October 30 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Fort Stanton

๐Ÿ’€ 12th Annual Dรญa de los Mu***os Festival
October 31 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Lincoln Historic Site

Start planing your trip today!

Click here to learn more: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/calendar-of-events

09/25/2026

XTERRA is calling. Make sure your gear is race-ready. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšต

Whether you need one last essential or youโ€™re getting everything together for XTERRA, you can find everything you need right here in Ruidoso.

Come ready to race. Weโ€™ll see you at the start line. ๐ŸŒฒ

๐ŸŒŸ LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ๐ŸŒŸJoin the sweet life at CoCoโ€™s Confections & More! ๐ŸฆThis family-owned sweet spot is serving u...
09/24/2026

๐ŸŒŸ LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ๐ŸŒŸ

Join the sweet life at CoCoโ€™s Confections & More! ๐Ÿฆ

This family-owned sweet spot is serving up ice cream, classic banana and brownie splits, stackers, milkshakes, CoCoMo milkshakes, and artisan candy that will have you coming back.

๐Ÿ“ 2629 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM
๐Ÿ“ž (575) 315-4055
๐Ÿ• Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ• Friday & Saturday | 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Discover more here:
https://www.discoverruidoso.com/

๐Ÿ“ฉ Interested in having your business featured on our page? Send us a DM with high-quality images and a brief description of your business. By sending us a DM to be featured, you agree to allow us to use your images for all Discover Ruidoso promotional purposes.

09/23/2026

Fall in Ruidoso is a special time! ๐Ÿ‚

Every October, the aspens turn beautiful shades of gold and the mountains transform into one of the most breathtaking natural displays in all of New Mexico! ๐ŸŒฒ

This is the season that makes people fall in love with Ruidoso all over again. โ›ฐ๏ธ

Click here to plan your fall getaway today: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/plan-a-ruidoso-fall-getaway

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Your Week at a Glance | September 21-27 in Ruidoso, NM. โ›ฐ๏ธCheck what's going on September 21-27, save it, and start p...
09/21/2026

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Your Week at a Glance | September 21-27 in Ruidoso, NM. โ›ฐ๏ธ

Check what's going on September 21-27, save it, and start planning TODAY!

โ›ณ 37th Annual High Country College Golf Championship | September 20-22:

Watch top collegiate golfers compete in the mountains at Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club and The Links at Sierra Blanca from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily.

๐Ÿ“š Hoppy Readers Book Club at Lost Hiker Brewing | September 22:

Join the monthly book club discussion of "The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances" by Glenn Dixon at Lost Hiker Brewing - Midtown Taproom from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

๐Ÿท $10 Tuesdays at Noisy Water Winery | September 22:

Enjoy $10 wine tastings every Tuesday from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, including Absolution and Immortal reserve wines at no additional charge.

๐Ÿ”ฆ Flashlight Tour at Fort Stanton Historic Site | September 25:

Explore Fort Stanton after dark on a guided tour through rarely accessible historic spaces from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. Only 25 spots available, grab your tickets now!

๐ŸŽธ Midland Live at Jacks Backstage | September 26:

Country music's hottest trio takes the stage at Jacks Backstage Saturday night from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM!

๐Ÿบ Ruidoso Oktoberfest at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside | September 26:

Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest in the mountains from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM with German food, craft beer, live music on multiple stages, stein-hoisting contests, and family activities.

๐Ÿ’ƒ Dance, Dance Evolution - 90's Tribute Dinner & Show at Inn of the Mountain Gods | September 26:

Step back into the '90s with a three-course themed dinner followed by a high-energy tribute show celebrating the iconic music of the decade. Doors and dinner begin at 6:00 PM; show at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $75 and include dinner and the show at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero.

๐ŸŒ• Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park | September 26:

Experience moonlit gypsum dunes, live music, and ranger programs at White Sands from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

Click below to see the full calendar and all the details:

https://www.discoverruidoso.com/calendar-of-events

Which event are you going to? Comment below and share with your friends.

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09/21/2026

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Does your business serve Ruidosoโ€™s visitors?

If you own a restaurant, retail shop, lodging property, or attraction, keeping your business information current helps create a better experience for everyone who visits our community!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Add or update your business or submit an event here: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/business-information-form

An accurate listing on Discover Ruidosoโ€™s website and mobile app makes it easier for travelers to find local businesses, explore all Ruidoso has to offer, and support our local economy. So take a look and update any of your business info to help visitors and locals know the most up-to-date information about your business!

Hosting an event? You can also submit it through the business portal to be added to the Discover Ruidoso events calendar (guidelines apply)!

This page can also be accessed through the "๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น" tab in our Discover Ruidoso app available in your device's App Store.

Ruidoso, New Mexico

Pack your bags, Denver, you're flying to Ruidoso! โœˆ๏ธThe new Contour Airlines route provides convenient access for travel...
09/19/2026

Pack your bags, Denver, you're flying to Ruidoso! โœˆ๏ธ

The new Contour Airlines route provides convenient access for travelers from across the United States, with easy connections through Denver to hundreds of domestic and international destinations.

Your Ruidoso adventure starts sooner than you think! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Click here to learn more: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/info/fly-to-ruidoso

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