| Ruidoso New Mexico is a prime destination for sporty people. From backpacking and horseback riding up the Rio Bonito and in the Lincoln National Forest to fishing in Bonito Lake and golfing at one of the prime golf courses, your options for energizing outdoor adventures are limitless. The mountains boasts spectacular views of the surrounding area. Night time offerrs amazing stargazing opportunities and don't be surprised to discover the Milky Way.
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Horse Stables and Horseback Riding at Alto Hombre Gordito Hideout
Guided horseback riding into the Lincoln National Forest.
Horse Races - Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend
Another big season predicted at the Horse Races. Slot machines, exciting new races and a festival which highlights New Mexico-bred horses, culture and cuisine will enchant this years visitors to the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Zia Festival, Triple Crown, QH and TB Mixed Sale Aug 16 and 17, Quarter Horse Yearling Sale Aug. 30,31 and Sept 1. Meet Dale Wood one hour before post time. The excitement is at the highest level ever.All American Festival - August 12 to Labor Day, 2002 - Fashion show & luncheon, photography contest, fiddler championship, charity ball . . . all leading up to the All American Futurity. (505) 378-4431
All American Futurity - Labor Day - Ruidoso Downs Race Track - Feel the excitement as a field of two year old's race for 30 seconds in the world's richest Quarter Horse Race. Total purse worth 2 million!
Whole Year Round - Casinos
Stay with Alto Hombre Gordito, enjoy our beautiful surroundings, have fun at one of the area's casinos.
Movies
Sierra Cinema - First run movies
Flying J Wranglers
Cowboy music, yodeling, banjo, mandolin, comedy acts. There is a little Western village with pony rides for kids, horse shoes, gunfight in the street, shops to browse through with kids' stuff. The Flying J Ranch is 10 minutes drive from Alto Hombre Gordito Hideout. Open six nights a week (closed Sunday) and then Saturdays after labor Day through mid-October. Open 6 pm and activities abound for children and adults. There's an old-fashioned gunfight and chuck-wagon chow is served. Kids can try pistol shooting and pony rides. $ 9 for kids, $ 17 for adults.
Ski Apache open Thanksgiving through Spring Break
Grab your snow and ski boots and come join us for a snow filled winter holiday fun season.
For Ski Packages visit Alto Hombre Gordito Hideout and Total Blast.
Nightlife
The Quarters - Life music, dance, bar and food. Country & Western, Rock.
Win Place & Show - Life music, bar. Country & Western.
Farleys - Pub with great food, drinks and lots of locals for company.
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts - Broadway shows, international ballet groups, famous classical music players and even performances by local school kids.
Bowling - Next to Farleys.
Sierra Mountain Cinema - Latest movies.ys.
Great restaurants - All over Ruidoso are great restaurants. Check out our restaurant list.
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