New Mexico Municipal League (NMML) 2025 • Ruidoso
Welcome Registered Attendees!
Your hub for conference agenda, maps, transportation, activities, and safety
Conference Agenda
View the official program-at-a-glance for session times and locations:
On-site Assistance – Look for Our VOR Ambassadors!
Need help during the conference? Our friendly VOR Ambassadors are here for you! Look for the distinctive blue “Ambassador” t-shirts—they’ll be happy to answer questions, give directions, or offer recommendations.
NMML 2025 Photo Drop
We’d love to see your photos from the week so we can feature them in our post-event gallery and social updates!
Email them to: nmml2025@ruidoso-nm.gov
Thank you for sharing your memories with us!
Lodging Map
Interactive Google Map of hotels and venues:
Discover Ruidoso! – Spouse & Guest Activities with Transportation
While conference attendees are in sessions, spouses and guests are invited to explore the best of Ruidoso and the surrounding area. Tours include transportation, highlight local culture and history, and are designed for a variety of interests and mobility levels. Registration is required; tours operate with a minimum of participants.
Wednesday, September 17
6:15 AM – Transportation leaves RCC → Alto Lake Hike & Yoga (6:30–8:00 AM)
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM – Charter to Historic Lincoln Tour with stops at Fort Stanton and Capitan, plus lunch at Oso Grill → return RCC
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Transportation available for Screaming Eagle Coaster
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Midtown shuttle loop (Wingfield Heritage Museum & Country Club Park, every ~30 min)
Thursday, September 18
6:30–8:00 AM – Transportation to morning wellness: 5K Run at Links at Sierra Blanca and Yoga on Convention Center Lawn
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Transportation to Spencer Theater Tour & Lunch
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Midtown shuttle loop (Wingfield Heritage Museum & Country Club Park, every ~30 min)
Activity Highlights
Alto Lake: Beginner-friendly trail with Sierra Blanca views
Historic Lincoln: Explore Billy the Kid & Pat Garrett history
Screaming Eagle Coaster: 5,100-ft mountain coaster with dips & helix
5K Run: Scenic golf course loop, easy pace
Yoga: Outdoor restorative session in the pines
Spencer Theater: Behind-the-scenes tour, Chihuly glass, and lunch
Evening Event Bus Lines
Round-trip service is provided for Wednesday & Thursday evening events. Please be in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before departure. This is not a continuous shuttle service. Timing is approximate.
Wednesday, September 17 – Wild West at Wingfield Park (6:00–9:00 PM)
Red Line
MCM Elegante: 5:15 PM
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown: 5:25 PM
Blue Line
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn: 5:15 PM
Ruidoso Mountain Inn: 5:20 PM
Budget Lodge: 5:25 PM
Yellow Line
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso: 5:15 PM
Simple Rewards Inn: 5:20 PM
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso: 5:25 PM
Green Line
Best Western Pine Springs Inn: 5:15 PM
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs: 5:20 PM
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs: 5:25 PM
Return: All lines depart Wingfield Park at 9:00 PM
Thursday, September 18 – Dinner at the Derby, Ruidoso Jockey Club (6:00–10:00 PM)
Red Line
MCM Elegante: 5:30 PM
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown: 5:40 PM
Blue Line
Budget Lodge: 5:30 PM
Best Western Plus Ruidoso Inn: 5:35 PM
Ruidoso Mountain Inn: 5:40 PM
Yellow Line
Elevate Hotel at Sierra Blanca Ruidoso: 5:30 PM
Simple Rewards Inn: 5:35 PM
Travelodge by Wyndham Ruidoso: 5:40 PM
Green Line
Hampton Inn & Suites Ruidoso Downs: 5:30 PM
Days Inn by Wyndham Ruidoso Downs: 5:35 PM
Best Western Pine Springs Inn: 5:40 PM
Return: All lines depart the Ruidoso Jockey Club at 10:00 PM
NMML Special Discounts
Enjoy exclusive offers during your conference!
Simply present your conference badge at participating businesses to receive these discounts.
Food + Sweets + Drinks
Roots Free – Free samples + 10% off first purchase (Coffees, salsas & pepper jellies)
📍 2315 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Noisy Water – Coupon for Green Chile Wine tasting
📍 2331 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Cellar – Coupon for Red Chile Wine tasting
📍 2332 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Sabor – 10% off entire purchase
📍 2526 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Just Gelato – 10% off entire purchase
📍 2525 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Downshift Riverside – Free Hop Water or coffee + 10% off pizza
📍 2704 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Downshift Hidden Tap – 10% off any pizza
📍 2408 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
WPS – 10% off Axe Throwing
📍 2516 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Candi Freeze – Leave a review for 10% off purchase
📍 2314 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Sips & Snacks – $2 off specialty drinks
📍 2415 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
The Quarters – $3.50 draft beers on 17 taps
📍 2535 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Cafe Rio – 10% off entire purchase
📍 2547 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Casa Blanca – 10% off non-alcoholic items
📍 501 Mechem Drive
Texas Club – 10% off non-alcoholic items
📍 212 Metz Drive
Jack’s Backstage / Patina Lounge – Happy Hour (5–7 PM): $5 Jack • $5 Malibu • $4 Beer. Shelf Drop on top-shelf liquor.
📍 1056 Mechem Drive
Anaheim Jack’s – 10% off meals
📍 1097 Mechem Drive
Stores + Boutiques
Shannon Loves Flowers – 10% off fresh floral arrangements
📍 2313 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Mitchell’s – 10% off all jewelry
📍 2325 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
The Mercantile – 15% off all merchandise
📍 2408 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Feather & Stone Emporium – 10% off all merchandise
📍 2545 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Candle Power – 10% off candles
📍 2605 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
The Soap Store – 10% off all products
📍 2501 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
No Bones About It – 10% off all products
📍 2540 Sudderth Drive (Midtown)
Monsoon Season Awareness
Afternoon storms can arrive quickly in the mountains. Stay weather-aware: