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2025 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1
Jun
16
to Jun 20
Departments, Community Events

2025 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1

  • Varies by day (see schedule) Ruidoso, NM, 88345 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for an exciting week of outdoor adventure for kids ages 7–12! Campers will fish, hike, practice survival and orienteering skills, play outdoor sports, visit the zoo and space museum, tour a fire station, and cool off at the pool. Hands-on fun and learning, limited to 20 campers. $65/week. For more details, call (575) 257-5030. Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog

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South Fork 2024 – A Community Remembrance
Jun
17
Community Events, Departments

South Fork 2024 – A Community Remembrance

Join us Tuesday, June 17 at Wingfield Park for South Fork 2024: United by Loss, Defined by Grit, a public remembrance honoring those impacted by last year’s fire. Includes a reflection ceremony, music, food vendors, memorial wall, and remarks from local leaders. Bring a chair and join the community in remembering, honoring, and healing together.

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2025 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 
Jun
23
to Jun 27
Departments, Community Events

2025 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 

  • Varies by day (see schedule) Ruidoso, NM, 88345 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for a second week of nature, exploration, and new friends! Campers ages 7–12 will enjoy fishing, hiking, archery, kite flying, a space museum field trip, a fire station tour, and more. Outdoor skills and active play come together in this fun-filled camp. Space is limited to 20. $65/week. For more details, call (575) 257-5030. Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog

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54th Annual Ruidoso Art and Wine Festival
Jul
25
Departments, Community Events

54th Annual Ruidoso Art and Wine Festival

Fine art lovers from around the southwest make an annual trip to Ruidoso for this juried fine arts show that features over 100 of the nation’s most talented artists, showcasing a broad spectrum of mediums, collectible art, and jewelry. For ticket information, please contact event organizer Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 575-257-7395 or at RuidosoNow.com

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Drinking Water Plant Operational Tour – Hosted by the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter
Jun
11
Community Events

Drinking Water Plant Operational Tour – Hosted by the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter

  • Alto Lake Recreation Parking Lot (GPS: N 33.3957, W 105.6768) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter on June 11, 2025, for a full-day tour of the Alto and Grindstone Surface Water Treatment Plants in Ruidoso. Includes a scenic 2.1-mile hike, facility tours, and discussions on water treatment, dam safety, and EPA drinking water standards. Limited to 10 participants. Sign up at www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run & Community Celebration
May
25
Community Events

Law Enforcement Torch Run & Community Celebration

Cheer on Ruidoso Police and Special Olympics athletes during the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run! The run starts at Albertson’s at 8:00 AM and ends at Country Club Park, where festivities continue until 10:30 AM. Enjoy hotdogs, snow cones, a bounce house, and family fun while connecting with local officers and celebrating community spirit.

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Contractor Connects: Rebuilding Support for Fire & Flood Survivors
May
3
Community Events

Contractor Connects: Rebuilding Support for Fire & Flood Survivors

If you’ve been impacted by fires or flooding, Contractor Connects offers a chance to meet licensed contractors, learn about the rebuilding process, and get help from disaster case managers. Join us Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Ruidoso Community Center, 501 Sudderth Dr. Free and open to all southern New Mexico residents affected by recent disasters.

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Slow Travel New Mexico: Stories and Adventures with Judith Fein and Paul Ross at Ruidoso Public Library
Apr
26
Community Events

Slow Travel New Mexico: Stories and Adventures with Judith Fein and Paul Ross at Ruidoso Public Library

Join award-winning travel journalists Judith Fein and Paul Ross at the Ruidoso Public Library on April 26 at 2:00 pm as they share stories from Slow Travel New Mexico. Discover how slowing down opens doors to unique adventures—like painting with Navajo artists, cruising in lowriders, and gourmet dining at Zuni Pueblo. Ruidoso and Lincoln County are featured prominently in the book. Free admission and book signing!

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A Decade of Forest Fires – Ruidoso Hike [Fully Booked]
Mar
22
Community Events

A Decade of Forest Fires – Ruidoso Hike [Fully Booked]

Join the Sierra Club’s A Decade of Forest Fires – Ruidoso Hike on March 22, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM. This moderate, 3.5-mile hike through Cedar Creek Trails explores fire-scarred landscapes and forest recovery, with scenic views of Sierra Blanca and Ski Apache. Limited to 10 participants; RSVP by March 20. No dogs; ages 14+ with a guardian.Register:www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar.

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Wingfield Heritage House Museum Hosts Hands-on History Family Day
Mar
1
Community Events, Departments

Wingfield Heritage House Museum Hosts Hands-on History Family Day

The Wingfield Heritage House Museum invites families to Hands-on History Family Day on Saturday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free event offers interactive activities, including retro games, handwriting practice, crafts, a historic photo booth, and museum exploration. Located at 2813 Sudderth Drive, the museum showcases Ruidoso’s rich history. 

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Celebrate World Spay Day with Free Spay/Neuter Services at the Humane Society of Lincoln County
Feb
25
Community Events

Celebrate World Spay Day with Free Spay/Neuter Services at the Humane Society of Lincoln County

The Humane Society of Lincoln County offers free spay/neuter services on February 25, 2025, for World Spay Day. Registration starts February 6 at 10 AM at the shelter, 255962 Highway 70. Limited spots are available. Vaccinations and microchipping can be added for a fee. Preventing unnecessary litters helps reduce pet overpopulation. Visit hslcnm.org or call (575) 257-9841 for details.

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Lincoln County Day Annual Legislative Reception
Feb
5
Community Events

Lincoln County Day Annual Legislative Reception

Join the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Lincoln County Day Legislative Reception on February 5, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe. Connect with legislators, voice your concerns, and represent our community. Tickets are $50, including hors d'oeuvres and two drinks. Sponsorships available. Call 575-257-7395 to secure your spot today!

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Community Center Daily Event Schedule
Jan
8
Departments, Community Events

Community Center Daily Event Schedule

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

• Enhanced Fitness: 9:00 AM

• Move It or Lose It Exercise: 11:00 AM

• Table Tennis: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM

• $1 Lunch (Must Bring a Side Dish): 11:45 AM

• Domino Games to Follow

• Party Bridge Games: 1:00 PM

• Book Club: 1:00 PM

• Gentle Somatic Yoga: 2:30 PM

• Clogging – Advanced: 4:30 PM

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Community Center Daily Event Schedule
Jan
7
Departments, Community Events

Community Center Daily Event Schedule

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

• Gentle Fitness Class: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM

• Line Dance – Intermediate: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

• Line Dance – Beginners: 11:30 AM

• Children’s Playgroup: 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

• Duplicate Bridge Games: 1:00 PM

• Art Lessons 1:00 PM

• Art Lessons: 4:00 PM

• Veterans Assistance: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

• Quilters & Stitchers: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 12:30 PM–1:45 PM

• Clogging Beginners: 5:30pm

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Holiday Heroes Ruidoso Blood Drive
Dec
19
Departments, Public Notice, PSA, Community Events

Holiday Heroes Ruidoso Blood Drive

Join the Ruidoso Fire Department for the Holiday Heroes Blood Drive on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 541 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM. Donors receive a $10 Rewards gift card and a chance to win one of five $5,000 gift cards for donations made Dec. 2-20. Schedule at vitalant.org/HolidayDonorGift using code 10053875.

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