Everything to look forward to this summer in Ruidoso, NM!
Tag: Ruidoso Downs
A Complete Guide to Ruidoso, NM
When visiting Ruidoso, NM for the first time, you may find it overwhelming to select what you’ll do during your stay. With so much natural beauty and exhilarating experiences the options are nearly endless. In order to simplify things for you, we’ve created a guide to all thing Ruidoso, NM, to help you plan the… Read more »
Things to Do at Ruidoso Downs in 2022
If you’re in the process of planning a trip to beautiful Ruidoso, NM this spring or summer, we suggest checking out Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. With live races beginning in late May, and running each weekend through early September, there’s ample opportunity for you to catch one of these thrilling races. Aside from racing, there is… Read more »
A Brief History of Horse Racing
Horse racing is an ancient sport that can be traced back to Central Asia. Modern horse racing began when English Knights bred English mares with Arabian stallions to create the Thoroughbred horse. Although horse races can consist of many different breeds the Thoroughbred horse is the most popular. Originally, this sport served as entertainment exclusively… Read more »
A Hot New Barbecue Joint Comes to Ruidoso
The folks in Lincoln County have a great new dinner destination to try thanks to a husband-and-wife team of entrepreneurs who are opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Ruidoso Today. Keith and Tamara Willis have spent years running a successful leasing company for oil and gas wells in southeast New Mexico, and now they’re… Read more »
Ruidoso Downs Recognized For Beauty and Cleanliness
Here in Lincoln County, we take great pride in the condition of our local area. We’re fortunate enough to live in a tight-knit community of folks who take it upon themselves to come together and make this already beautiful place even better for the future. From community gardens, to tree plantings and litter cleanups, the… 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 »