Explore Alto & Ruidoso

The pop-up ice rink returns to Wingfield Park for the 2025-2026 winter season. Enjoy outdoor ice skating in the heart of Ruidoso.

Celebrate winter at Ruidoso Winter Park with Yeti Fest! A fun-filled day of winter activities and festivities for the whole family.

Brewdoso returns to Wingfield Park for a full day of craft beer, live music, and mountain-town energy. Sample regional and national brews, enjoy food vendors and artisan booths, and settle in for an evening of concerts under the pines.

The 31st Annual Lincoln County Art Loop is a juried fine art show drawing over 100 acclaimed artists from across the country. Explore paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more while enjoying regional wines and live music.

Ruidoso hosts IRONMAN 70.3, a landmark triathlon event drawing elite athletes from around the world. Watch world-class competitors tackle the challenging high-altitude course through the beautiful Sacramento Mountains.

Wild West XTERRA comes to Ruidoso for the XTERRA World Championship and 30th anniversary celebration. Athletes tackle high-altitude swimming, biking, and trail running around Grindstone Lake and Lincoln National Forest.

Owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Ski Apache boasts 750 skiable acres across 55 runs, all accessible via 11 lifts including New Mexico's only eight-passenger gondola. The 2025-2026 season opens in late November/early December.

Experience snow tubing at Ruidoso's Winter Park in Alto, NM. With more lift capacity and snow making than anywhere in the Rockies, enjoy multiple lanes for all ages, magic carpet lifts, and VIP Igloos to warm up with hot drinks.

Home to the World's Richest Quarter Horse Race, the All American Futurity. The 2025 season was relocated to Albuquerque Downs due to flood damage. Racing expected to return to Ruidoso Downs in 2026.

Alto Lake is a serene natural area that offers fishing opportunities and scenic nature walks. It's a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful escape.

The official tourism website for Ruidoso offers a comprehensive calendar of events, including concerts, festivals, and community activities throughout the year.

Visit Ruidoso provides information about various restaurants in Ruidoso, offering a wide range of dining options from casual to fine dining.