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Food & DrinkJoin First Tuesday Yoga with Niki at Noisy Water Winery in Midtown Ruidoso for an evening of movement, relaxation, and local wine. Your $15 ticket includes an all-levels yoga class led by Niki plus a complimentary beverage. Bring your mat, invite your friends, and unwind in a…
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Arts & CultureStart your day with free morning yoga at Blue Lotus Day Spa & Yoga during XTERRA World Championship week. Daily classes from October 7–10 welcome athletes, visitors, and local residents for a relaxing mountain wellness experience. Advance registration is required.
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Outdoor RecreationExplore Moon Mountain Trail during this free guided XTERRA Community Hike on Wednesday, October 7. Led by local Happy Hiker guides, the approximately 5K hike offers visitors and residents an opportunity to experience Ruidoso’s mountain scenery, wildlife, and forest landscapes…
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Live MusicWelcome athletes from around the world during the XTERRA Welcome Ceremony and Community Celebration at Wingfield Park on October 8. Enjoy the community welcome program, local flavor, and a free outdoor concert by the Phil Hamilton Band as Ruidoso begins four days of World…
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Family & KidsExplore butterflies, birds, watercolor and nature-inspired art at Watercolors & Winged Wonders, a free Family Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum on October 10.
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Live MusicCelebrate the 2026 XTERRA World Championship during two evenings of athlete awards, local food, live music, and community. Full-distance awards and the XTERRA After Party take place Saturday, October 10. Youth awards and the official closing ceremony follow Sunday, October 11,…
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Food & DrinkCelebrate New Mexico chile season at Enchanted Vine with fresh-roasted chiles and a complimentary splash of red or green chile wine for guests 21+. No reservations required.
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GovernmentVillage Council Regular Meeting When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM What: Village Council Regular Meeting Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive Documents: View Meeting Agenda & Packet: https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/village-council-agenda-packets
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Business & NetworkingRuidoso hosts the 2026 Outdoor Economics Conference October 14–16 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. This statewide event brings together leaders from government, tribal communities, and the outdoor industry to explore recreation, economic development, land management, and…
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Food & DrinkCelebrate spooky season at Noisy Water Winery’s Ruidoso Tasting Room with a Halloween-inspired charcuterie building class on October 15. Create your own festive board while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.
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OtherSWITCHFOOT brings the Forever Now Tour to Jacks Backstage in Ruidoso on Friday, October 16, with special guest ANBERLIN. Experience an unforgettable night of alternative rock, massive singalongs, and live energy under the mountain sky at The Pit. Doors open at 5 PM. All ages…
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Family & KidsJoin the Ruidoso Public Library Teen Book Club for a spooky-season discussion of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs on October 17.
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Arts & CultureExperience cosplay, comics, gaming, artists, vendors, and pop culture fun at R2Doso Comic Con 2026 in Ruidoso on October 17–18. The two-day convention features actors, voice actors, illustrators, tournaments, collectibles, and fandom activities for all ages in the mountains of…
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OtherCom Con is a great event to check the costumes and the special event and competitions. Lots and Lots of Fun
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Live MusicSinger-songwriter Richard Nihil brings I Am Hologram’s psychedelic folk and road-worn acoustic sound to Bonito Valley Brewing in Lincoln on October 17, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
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Theater & PerformanceExperience award-winning pianist Doug Montgomery at Spencer Theater on October 17, 2026. The Juilliard-trained New Mexico favorite brings dazzling musicianship and an engaging performance style to a wide-ranging repertoire spanning Rachmaninoff, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Billy…
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Live MusicEli Young Band takes the stage at The Pit at Jacks Backstage on October 17 from 7–10 PM (doors at 6). With chart-topping hits and a high-energy crowd, this all-ages show delivers classic country favorites under Ruidoso’s cool fall sky. VIP and GA options available—plan your…
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Food & DrinkLooking for a feel-good way to spend an afternoon in Ruidoso? Join the Toss No Mas Cleanup on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, 1–3 p.m. at Wingfield Park. Lend a hand, meet locals, and enjoy the fresh mountain air while helping keep the village beautiful. Volunteers get free food, prize…
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Family & KidsJoin the Toss No Mas Cleanup hosted by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wingfield Park. Youth groups and sports leagues can earn $10 per member for groups of 10 or more. Trash bags, gloves, drinks, and hot dogs will be…
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HolidayJoin the Halloween fun at Fort Stanton Historic Site's Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 24, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This free community event offers a spook-tacular evening with treats and entertainment for the whole family. Explore the parade grounds in costume, enjoy…
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Live MusicLight up the night for a good cause at Light It Up for LEAD, Saturday, October 24, at Jack’s Backstage in Ruidoso. Enjoy live music by Fell Runyan, an auction, and an all-ages evening supporting LEAD Therapeutic Riding and its equine-assisted programs. General admission is $30;…
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Food & DrinkSpend an evening with award-winning chef, restaurateur and television personality Aarón Sánchez at Inn of the Mountain Gods on October 24, 2026. Known for MasterChef , MasterChef Junior and Chopped , Sánchez brings his culinary expertise and passion for Mexican and Latin cuisine…
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GovernmentRegister for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online .
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GovernmentJoin Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a moonlit adventure at White Sands National Park. Walk glowing dunes, enjoy stargazing, and take in desert views under the full moon. Bring warm layers and a flashlight for the walk back. Multiple 2026 dates available. $20 per person. Registration…
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Food & DrinkThis is your opportunity to win BIG Have a splendid Enchilada Dinner and enjoy playing BINGO with your friends. WIN BIG
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Family & KidsBring the kids to Midtown for safe Trick-or-Treating and fun Halloween events. There will be fun for the whole family with candy and a costume contest for children 17 and younger. Plus, pumpkin carving, pumpkin roll, coffin race, candy, and much more. See you there! Join the fun…
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Live MusicArizona singer-songwriter I Am Hologram, the solo project of Richard Nihil, performs live at Downshift Brewing Company – Hidden Tap on October 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Blending acoustic songwriting with punk, indie, and alternative influences, Nihil delivers an intimate and…
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Food & DrinkGet into the Halloween spirit at Dwight’s Flight Night at Noisy Water Winery’s Cellar Tasting Room in Midtown Ruidoso. Gather your team, recreate the ghostly Dwight’s Blend, swap scary stories and put your wine-blending skills to the test. The best blend wins a prize! Friday,…
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OtherExplore Fort Stanton after dark on a guided flashlight tour through rarely accessible historic spaces. Held July 31, August 28, September 25, and October 30, 2026, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. MT. Limited to 25 guests, ages 16+. Tickets are $25 and go on sale two weeks in advance at…
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Live MusicCelebrate Halloween at Enchanted Vine in Alto on October 31 from 11 AM–7 PM. Dress to impress—or distress—for a Halloween costume contest, enjoy live music, themed drink specials and sweet treats, and spend the day celebrating with plenty of Enchanted Vine spirit. Costumes…
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Outdoor RecreationExplore Fort Stanton Historic Site and the surrounding BLM National Conservation Area with the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club on November 1, 2026. This easy, three-mile outing combines local history, a visit to the historic site grounds, and a hike along the Fort Stanton…
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