Don't miss your chance to step back in time and experience the Old West as it comes alive at "Lincoln After Dark.” Witness history after hours, where the legends of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War await to share their stories with those brave enough to listen. Enjoy an evening of adventure, history, and intrigue in the heart of New Mexico's most legendary town. Buy Tickets >>

Step back in time and bring the whole family to the Wingfield Heritage House Museum for Hands-on History Family Day on Saturday, March 1, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This free event invites visitors of all ages to explore Ruidoso’s rich past through interactive activities and immersive experiences. Don’t miss this fun-filled, educational day!

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

Discover your family history at the Ruidoso Public Library this January! Join Paula Lasky for a free, four-session series on Saturdays (Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25) from 10-11:30 AM. Topics include "Getting Started," "Probate Records," "Land Records," and "DNA." Paula’s passion for genealogy will guide you through linking generations. Info: 303-589-1483.

The 25th reunion of the Last Great Cattle Drive of the Millennium invites past participants, fans, and supporters to gather at Cattle Baron in Ruidoso. This special evening offers an opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and honor the legacy of the 1999 drive, which celebrated New Mexico’s ranching heritage. Attendees will meet in the bar and cover their own food and drink orders.

Don't miss this lively annual community Day of the Dead celebration in Lincoln, NM. Come and join the fun with live music, dance, family activities, face painting, altar offerings, arts and crafts, and food and drink. This community event is free to the public.

Join a Flashlight Tour of Fort Stanton on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 7:30–9:30 PM! Explore off-limits areas after dark. Limited to 25 participants, ages 16+. Admission is $25 per person. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive on time. Tickets are non-refundable and available online. Don’t miss this unique chance to see Fort Stanton in a new light!

Celebrate the grand opening of the Wingfield Heritage House Museum in Ruidoso on Thursday, October 17, 2024! The event starts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, followed by an open house from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Enjoy live music, food, and drinks from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Shuttle service is available from the Mashburn Parking Lot behind Midtown from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. Don't miss this exciting cultural celebration!

Join Lincoln Historic Site for a lecture by Oliver Horn, Ph.D., Site Manager at Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic Sites. He'll discuss Fort Stanton’s Buffalo Soldiers and its addition to the National Park Service’s Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. The lecture is included with general admission ($7/adult), and children 16 and younger attend for free.

Experience history at Fort Stanton's annual event on September 28, featuring Civil War and Indian War re-enactors, demonstrations, live music, and vendors. Enjoy performances by Mescalero Apache dancers and Indian tacos and explore new exhibits in the Nurse's Quarters. Kids can enjoy themed activities, and a blood drive honors the nurses who served. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Free entry is available for qualifying groups. Buy Tickets >>

Step back to the 1930s-40s on September 14th at Fort Stanton! Tour a WWII German internment camp, enjoy living history demos, and join kids' activities. Experience the New Deal era and WWII through captivating programs. Adults $7, kids 16 & under FREE. Don't miss this chance to explore a pivotal time in US history. Perfect for history buffs and families alike!

Experience history at Fort Stanton Historic Site on August 17, 10 AM-3 PM. Tour the old army cemetery and enjoy kids' crafts, vintage games, and living history demos. Adults $7, kids 16 and under free. A perfect family outing to explore 19th-century military life. Don't miss this chance to step back in time and discover New Mexico's rich past!

The town of White Oaks celebrates its Wild West past with a parade at 10 AM, a play at the schoolhouse, gold panning, a chuckwagon demonstration, food, and vendors. Music from noon to 4:00 pm at the No Scum Allowed Saloon, then again from 6:00- 11:00 pm.

Join us on August 3, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for a special Lincoln Lecture during Old Lincoln Days! Decorated Combat Veteran Brandon Dixon will explore the violent history of the Lincoln Courthouse at San Juan Bautista Church.

Admission: $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under. Don’t miss this engaging historical presentation!

On August 3rd, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Mary Lavin will give an insightful talk at the historic San Juan Bautista Church. Discover essential strategies for cooperative forest fire prevention and learn the true story behind Smokey Bear. This lecture is included with Old Lincoln Days admission: $7 for adults and free for children 16 and under. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge in a beautiful setting. See you there!

Join this special Lincoln Lecture on August 2, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM during Old Lincoln Days! Matt Barbour, Deputy Director of New Mexico Historic Sites, will discuss hunting in New Mexico from an archaeological perspective at the historic San Juan Bautista Church. The Lincoln Lecture Series is included with Old Lincoln Days admission, priced at $7 for adults and free for children 16 and younger.

Discover the thrilling story of Billy the Kid’s capture and death with Herb Marsh. This special Lincoln Lecture Series event will be held at the historic San Juan Bautista Church. Included with Old Lincoln Days admission of $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Western history in an iconic setting.

Celebrate San Juan Day at the Lincoln Historic Site on June 24, 2024. This Catholic Spanish festival honors the birth of St. John the Baptist and marks the start of summer. Enjoy a special mass at 10 AM in the San Juan Bautista Church and a lecture by Scott Smith at 11:30 As history. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children 16 and under, and covers both the mass ’ both the mass and the lecture.

Join Fort Stanton Historic Site on Saturday, June 8, 2024, to celebrate our armed forces with themed activities. Schedule: 10 AM - Living History begins; 11:30 AM - Tour of the Old Army Cemetery & Vintage Games; 12:45 PM - Lunch break & talk by Eddie Crane about Healing America’s Heroes; 3 PM - Living History ends. Regular admission applies.

The Flickinger Center in Alamogordo will host the premiere of "The Atomic Rocketeer" on May 31, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This documentary, produced by Larry L. Sheffield, uncovers the untold story of Wernher Von Braun and his team of German Rocketeers, detailing their acquisition by the U.S. post-WWII and their contributions at White Sands Missile Range. Featuring rare footage and declassified documents, this film offers a captivating look at a pivotal moment in history. Tickets are available on the Flickinger website or at the door.

Join Lincoln Historic Site for its monthly Lincoln Lecture Series, held on the first Saturday from May to October at San Juan Bautista Church. On June 1, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Scott Hays-Strom, district archaeologist for Smokey Bear Ranger District, will discuss historic mining in Lincoln County, mining practices, and the successes and failures of various operations. The lecture is included with general admission ($7/adult), and children 16 and younger are free.

The Flickinger Center in Alamogordo will host the premiere of "The Atomic Rocketeer" on May 31, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This documentary, produced by Larry L. Sheffield, uncovers the untold story of Wernher Von Braun and his team of German Rocketeers, detailing their acquisition by the U.S. post-WWII and their contributions at White Sands Missile Range. Featuring rare footage and declassified documents, this film offers a captivating look at a pivotal moment in history. Tickets are available on the Flickinger website or at the door.

Join Lincoln Historic Site for a new season of the Lincoln Lecture Series. This month's program features lecturer Starlyn Bigrope presenting "Ndé (Mescalero Apache) History: Our Story, Our Experiences." Explore fascinating topics from guest lecturers throughout the state. The lecture is included with a general admission ticket of $7/adult. Children 16 and younger are free. Purchase Tickets >>

Join rangers at Fort Stanton HIstoric Site on the second Saturday of each month from April to September to experience history brought to life! With regular admission, immerse yourself in themed days celebrating the Fort's rich history. Special activities include exclusive tours, children’s craft projects, demonstrations, and more. This month, celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with the "Trails and Outdoors" theme. Purchase tickets >>

Join ENMU-Ruidoso on April 10 and 12, 2024, for an insightful exploration of the history and legacy of nuclear weapons testing in Southern New Mexico. Hosted by ENMU-Ruidoso, this event features presentations from two published authors renowned for their expertise on the subject. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into this crucial chapter of Southern New Mexico's past. Event URL/Website: www.ruidoso.enmu.edu

Join ENMU-Ruidoso on April 10 and 12, 2024, for an insightful exploration of the history and legacy of nuclear weapons testing in Southern New Mexico. Hosted by ENMU-Ruidoso, this event features presentations from two published authors renowned for their expertise on the subject. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into this crucial chapter of Southern New Mexico's past. Event URL/Website: www.ruidoso.enmu.edu

Join NMA for an in-person talk at Lincoln Historic Site with 2024 Artist-in-Residence Marcus Xavier Chormicle, exploring the Oryx species' legacy in Southern New Mexico. Through visual representations across the region, Chormicle delves into colonization histories. Don't miss this chance to engage with Chormicle's artistry and the residency project's cultural significance. Register at the event page >>