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Ruidoso Overview

Ruidoso (most New Mexicans pronounce it "Ree-uh-do-so") is situated at 6,900 feet in the timbered Sacramento Mountains, the southernmost finger of the Rockies. It is a mountain resort town named for its site on a noisy stream and is most famous for the nearby Ruidoso Downs racetrack, where the world's richest quarter-horse race is run for a $2.5 million purse. Outdoors lovers, hikers, horseback riders, fishers, and hunters are drawn to the surrounding Lincoln National Forest. Southern New Mexico's most important ski resort, Ski Apache, is just out of town. The nearby Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation includes the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Not far away, the historic village of Lincoln recalls the Wild West days of Billy the Kid. Be aware that during those busiest of months, Ruidoso seems to live up to its Spanish name—which translates as "noisy," although, the name originally referred to the sound of the river running through town. Read More

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Best Western Pine Springs Inn

1420 W Highway 70
Ruidoso, NM 88346

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $65

Days Inn Alamogordo

907 S. White Sands Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $99

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino

287 Carrizo Canyon Rd
Mescalero, NM 88340-0269 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Major Airports near Ruidoso

Distance (mi.)
El Paso International Airport 113.7 map
Albuquerque International Airport 130.2 map Flight Deals to ABQ

Other Smaller Airports near Ruidoso

Distance (mi.)
Alamogordo Municipal Airport 39.4 map
Roswell Industrial Airport 65.1 map
Las Cruces Municipal Airport 102.3 map

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Ruidoso Vacation Rentals

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from: $65

Ruidoso cabin on 1 acre in the woods

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Dishes, Hot Tub, Non-Smoking, Pets OK
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from: $79

Wooded Cabin In Upper Canyon

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Pets OK
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from: $169

3 Ruidoso Log cabins for the price of one!!

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 11
Amenities: Non-Smoking, Pets OK
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