| Name: | Ruidoso |
| County: | Lincoln |
| Population: | 7698 |
| Region: | SE |
| Profile: |
Ruidoso, situated in an alpine setting on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, is the premiere resort town in southern New Mexico. The All-American Futurity, the world's richest American quarter horse race, is held on Labor Day at Ruidoso Downs. |
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| Attractions: |
Main Street & Lower Mechem Drive, Hubbard Museum of the American West, Museum of the Horse, Ruidoso Downs, Spencer Theater For The Performing Arts (Alto) |
| Nearby Locations: |
Bonito Lake, Fort Stanton, Fox Cave (2500 sq. ft.), Lincoln Stat Monument, Mescalero Apache Reservation, Inn of the Mountain Gods (world-class resort), Ski Apache Resort (gondola lift), Sierra Blanca Peak, 11,977', Valley of Fires National Recreation Area (lava flows) |
| Accomodations: |
Hotels and Motels: 70 (within a seven mile area); Bed and Breakfasts: 7; Total Rooms: 2600 (includes cabins, condos, cottages) |
| Airport: | Sierra Blanca Regional Airport |
| Airport Services: | private,charter |
| Other Information: |
Film Contact: Phillip David Collins, President Ruidoso Regional Film Office 678-557-3046; rrfodirector@gmail.com Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce: 800-253-2255; 575-257-7395; 575-257-4693 Fax Web: www.ruidosonow.com E-mail: info@ruidosnow.com Ruidoso Convention Center 877-700-5445; 505-258-5445; 258-5040 Fax Web: www.ruidosoconventioncenter.com E-mail: info@ruidosoconventioncenter.com |



