Ruidoso will host the 2026 Outdoor Economics Conference October 14–16 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. The statewide event brings together leaders in government, industry, and tribal communities to explore outdoor recreation, economic development, and environmental stewardship across New Mexico.

Public Land Solutions is coming to Ruidoso to host a stakeholder meeting at 5:30 pm on March 10, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. They will be conducting stakeholder outreach and collecting input on how and where people are recreating in New Mexico.