Fox Cave & Gem Mine is only one of the adventures that the Ruidoso, New Mexico area offers. Ideal for families, but a great day out for visitors of any age, the Fox Cave & Gem Mine is located just east of Ruidoso Downs in Glencoe. You’ll want at least half a day to explore…. Read more »
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Las Cruces is about 2 hours from Innsbrook Village Country Club & Resort. Alamogordo 45 minutes. Roswell 1 hour. So, it’s pertinent for us to mention all the happenings in and around New Mexico. Stirling Spencer, the former Lincoln County Commission chairman, will be receiving the Cattlemen of the Year award in the lobby of… Read more »
The High Mesa Artists Studio Tour
It’s that time of year again. With Spring comes the High Mesa Artists Studio Tour, an annual event spanning the collections of 15 artists in seven locations across Lincoln County, New Mexico. The tour begins at the intersection of Highways 48 and 37 and continues along Highway 37. The landscape itself becomes a part of… Read more »
Spencer Theater in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, New Mexico is known for its gorgeous landscape and outdoor activities during any season. However, one of our lesser-sung strengths is our arts scene. And the centerpiece of our arts table is the Spencer Theater. The venue was honored as one of seven outstanding theaters in the world by the United Institute of Theater… Read more »
Vacationing in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Have you ever been checking your e-mail on your cell phone in one hand, lugging a briefcase or laptop in the other, juggling coffee in the crook of your elbow, while navigating an ice-slicked sidewalk and just thought: “Too bad I don’t have time for a vacation?” Then maybe it’s time to re-evaluate. It’s time… Read more »
The Mountain Biking Trails In and Around Ruidoso
The Sacramento Mountains stand guard over well-worn trails just a hop, skip and a leap from the Innsbrook Villae Country Club & Resort in Ruidoso, NM. This stunning mountain range peeks over evergreens and, if you catch the right light, seems to lose its blues in an expanse of sky we don’t always take the… Read more »
Ruidoso Winter 2013 in Review
If you haven’t been to Ruidoso to experience the annual Festival of Lights, a celebration of the Christmas season that lasts for two months, you are missing out on one of the Southwest’s most interesting pageants. Sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the entire period is marked by a number of events that… Read more »
The Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway
As the winter months continue to approach, the colder temperatures leave many people feeling shut-in and isolated from the world. Many people decide to take off to warmer climates for Christmas, but many times the message of the season can get lost in bustling cities and exotic beach getaways. Connecting with some of the cultural… Read more »
Ruidoso and the Grandeur and History of the American West
New Mexico is a perfect state in which to experience the grandeur and history of the American West. Ruidoso, situated in such close proximity to the Lincoln National Forest, offers a unique variety of natural and manmade attractions. Local cultural institutions also make our city a fine place to visit and learn more about the… Read more »
Switzerland of the Southwest: Ski Apache in Mescalero
The southwestern portion of this country is home to some of the most unique and compelling terrain to be seen from coast to coast. Typically, when people think of New Mexico, they might associate the area with craggy mesas and wide regions of flatland. However, the mountains in and around Ruidoso provide many unique outdoor… Read more »