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2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 2 [REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED]
Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for an exciting week of outdoor adventure for kids ages 7–12! The 2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp, June 8–12, features hiking, fishing, survival skills, sports, swimming, a fire station tour, and a field trip to the Alamogordo Zoo and Space Museum. $65 per week. Limited to 25 campers. Registration opens March 1. For more details, call (575) 257-5030. Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
Ruidoso Bridge Replacements Project Public Meeting – McDaniel Drive, North Loop & Main Road 2
The Village of Ruidoso invites residents and property owners to attend public meetings for the Ruidoso Bridge Replacements Project on June 16 and 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Meetings will include a short presentation followed by opportunities to review preliminary project information, meet with the project team, and ask questions about upcoming bridge replacement planning efforts.
Ruidoso Bridge Replacements Project Public Meeting – Sleepy Hollow Road, River Trail & Robin Road
The Village of Ruidoso invites residents and property owners to attend public meetings for the Ruidoso Bridge Replacements Project on June 16 and 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Meetings will include a short presentation followed by opportunities to review preliminary project information, meet with the project team, and ask questions about upcoming bridge replacement planning efforts.
Colonial America Family Fun Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with free family-friendly activities at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum. The event features Colonial America-inspired crafts, educational activities, and a community commemorative quilt project for participants of all ages.
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register 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.
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Time Turner History Book Club – July Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its July meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis, which brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history. Meet on July 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Wingfield Heritage House Museum at Cloudcroft Museum Fest
Wingfield Heritage House Museum will participate in the 2026 Cloudcroft Museum Fest on Saturday, July 18 from 10 AM–4 PM at The Lodge Pavilion in Cloudcroft. The free public event will feature more than 20 museums and heritage organizations from across Southern New Mexico, along with exhibits, demonstrations, local history displays, and family-friendly activities.
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register 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.
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register 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.
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
End of the Season Midtown Market (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local foods and handmade crafts at the Midtown Market, where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge on Saturdays to provide locally made products in Midtown at Country Club Park, located at 100 Country Club Drive. (Seasonal, June- October)
Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, June 13, 2026, to October 3, 2026. See you there!
2026 Outdoor Economics Conference
Ruidoso 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 environmental stewardship across New Mexico.
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register 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.
Time Turner History Book Club – June Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its June meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History by Darrin Lunde. Meet on June 11, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp – Week 1 [REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED]
Join Ruidoso Parks and Recreation for an exciting week of outdoor adventure for kids ages 7–12! The 2026 Rec Youth Summer Wilderness Camp, June 8–12, features hiking, fishing, survival skills, sports, swimming, a fire station tour, and a field trip to the Alamogordo Zoo and Space Museum. $65 per week. Limited to 25 campers. Registration opens March 1. Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
National Trails Day Clean-Up
Join the U.S. Forest Service, Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, and EcoServants for a National Trails Day Clean-Up in Ruidoso on June 6. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help care for local trails while enjoying a community day outdoors. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.
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Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (June 3) [CANCELED]
The Community Flood Preparedness Workshop scheduled for June 3, 2026, has been canceled due to weather conditions. Residents and visitors are encouraged to review the Flood Aware 2026 presentation slides from the National Weather Service and Village of Ruidoso Emergency Operations Center, covering monsoon weather, burn scar flooding, flash flood alerts, emergency preparedness, and flood safety information.
Kids College 2026 at ENMU–Ruidoso
Kids College at ENMU–Ruidoso returns June 1–5, 2026, with hands-on learning for children. Choose full-day (8 AM–5 PM) or half-day sessions (8 AM–12 PM or 1–5 PM). Pre-register by May 1 to reserve your child’s spot.
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park – Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
Register 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.
Bird Secrets – Family Event
Join Bird Secrets at Wingfield Heritage House Museum on May 23 from 10 AM–Noon. This free family event features a habitat-themed scavenger hunt, hands-on crafts like hummingbird feeders and sun catchers, and take-home birding items for kids.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (May 20)
Attend the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 20, 2026, from 6–8 PM. Gain essential flood preparedness skills and learn how to respond to monsoon season and burn scar runoff risks.
Time Turner History Book Club – May Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its May meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, an engaging history of the Mongol leader and the global legacy of his empire. Meet on May 14, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Become a Lifeguard American Red Cross Training Session #4
Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Session 4, held May 2–3 and May 9–10, 2026. Participants ages 16+ will learn water rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid while earning lifeguard certification. The $100 course fee is refunded once participants begin working as Village of Ruidoso lifeguards. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (May 6)
Join the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 6, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Learn how to prepare for flash flooding, heavy rain, and monsoon season risks.
Ruidoso Beautiful Great American Cleanup 2026
Keep Ruidoso Beautiful and Parks and Recreation is hosting a Great American Cleanup at Wingfield Park on May 3, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Food and prize giveaways for volunteers. Registration begins at 12:30 pm. Gloves, vests, bags, and t-shirts are provided.
Become a Lifeguard American Red Cross Training Session #4
Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Session 4, held May 2–3 and May 9–10, 2026. Participants ages 16+ will learn water rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid while earning lifeguard certification. The $100 course fee is refunded once participants begin working as Village of Ruidoso lifeguards. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Sierra Club Guided Hike: A Decade of Forest Fires and Flooding – Ruidoso
This Sierra Club guided hike along the Cedar Creek trail system explores how wildfire, drought, and monsoon flooding have shaped the forests around Ruidoso over the past decade. Participants will learn about local fire history, trail impacts, and forest recovery within the Lincoln National Forest.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Teen Book Club Launch: The Inheritance Games
Teen Book Club launches at Ruidoso Public Library on April 11 from 11 AM–12 PM. Teens ages 11–18 will discuss The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes— a fast-paced mystery filled with riddles, secrets, and unexpected twists. View full details at RuidosoLibrary.org.
Retro Game Day at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Enjoy a morning of classic, screen-free fun at Retro Game Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum. Play giant checkers, marbles, jacks, and more, or try ring toss and sidewalk chalk games. This free, family-friendly event invites all ages to connect through timeless games and simple fun.
Sierra Club Guided Hike: Bonito Lake Tour
Join the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club for a guided educational hike around Bonito Lake in Lincoln County. Participants will explore the lake’s history, local geology, and the Bonito pipeline system while visiting the dam, spillway, and Blue Hole spring.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Time Turner History Book Club – April Meeting
Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its April meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, an award-winning history of the Comanche Nation and the life of Quanah Parker. Meet on April 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.
Ruidoso Fire Blood Drive
Give back at the Ruidoso Fire Blood Drive on Friday, April 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bloodmobile on Sudderth Drive. Donate blood to help patients in need and support the community blood supply. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows. Donors are also entered for a chance to win a $10,000 gift card.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Open Community Meeting: EWP Voluntary Property Buyout Program
Join the March 25, 2026 community meeting in Ruidoso to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, voluntary property buyout options, eligibility, and recovery efforts following recent flooding and fire impacts.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Lula’s Garden Family Day – Wingfield Heritage House Museum
Attend Lula’s Garden Family Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum in Ruidoso, NM on March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free family event features hands-on crafts, wildflower seed bombs, pressed flower bookmarks, and vintage paper pinwheels celebrating local history and pioneer Lula Robinson Wingfield at 2813 Sudderth Drive.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.