Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Enjoy afternoon live music at Win Place & Show Bar in Ruidoso, where talented local and regional musicians set the vibe on the outdoor patio. Relax with a drink and soak in the fresh mountain air. Gather your friends and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good company!

Banjo Legends at the Flying J Ranch on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, features world-renowned banjo players Ned Luberecki, Riley Baugus, Alan Munde, and Bill Evans. Joined by New Mexico musicians Steve Smith, Anne Luna, and Elliott Rogers, this one-time concert promises unmatched five-string virtuosity. Ticket includes Chuckwagon Supper, Stage Show, and access to the ranch. Buy tickets>>

Don't miss The Rockabilly Strangers at Downshift Brewing's Riverside on May 16, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! This Detroit-born, New Mexico-based trio blends 50's rockabilly, roots rock, surf, and honky tonk into an electrifying show. With 3 CDs and countless gigs across the Southwest, they're a must-see act. Get ready to twist and shout with the hottest rockabilly band around!

Catch the Ruidoso QH Derby Trials on Sunday, May 25, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This thrilling race features three-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 400 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races, plus special events on Memorial Day and Labor Day. Experience world-class Quarter Horse racing at its finest!

Celebrate Memorial Day at Ruidoso Downs Race Track with the John Andreini Memorial Stakes QH on Monday, May 26! This prestigious race features three-year-old and up Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $45,000 purse. Part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience elite Quarter Horse racing at its finest!

Catch the Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Trials on Friday, May 30, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This thrilling event showcases two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience top-tier Quarter Horse racing at one of the Southwest’s premier tracks!

Don’t miss the Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Trials on Saturday, May 31, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This high-stakes race features three-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. Part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience the speed and skill of elite Quarter Horse racing in Ruidoso!

Catch the Jess Burner Stakes NMB QH on Sunday, June 1, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This prestigious race features four-year-old and up Quarter Horses sprinting 400 yards for an estimated $50,000 purse ($25,000 NMHBA + $25,000 Purse Account). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Don’t miss this world-class Quarter Horse competition!

Don’t miss the Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH Trials on Sunday, June 1, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race features three, four, and five-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience top-tier Quarter Horse racing in the heart of Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the Ruidoso Maiden Stakes QH on Saturday, June 14, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This event features three, four, and five-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for an estimated $100,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness emerging Quarter Horse talent in this thrilling stakes race!

Experience the Mountain Top NMB QH Derby Finals on Saturday, June 14, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race features three-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for an estimated $150,000 purse ($15,000 NMHBA). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness elite Quarter Horse competition in Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the Mountain Top NMB QH Futurity Finals RG2 on Sunday, June 15, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This Grade 2 futurity features two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for an estimated $350,000 purse ($15,000 NMHBA). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Experience top-tier Quarter Horse racing in Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the Mountain Top NMB QH Juvenile Stakes Finals on Sunday, June 15, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This thrilling race features two-year-old Quarter Horses sprinting 350 yards for a guaranteed $50,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness emerging Quarter Horse talent compete in Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the Vista Distaff Stakes NMB QH F&M on Saturday, June 21, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race showcases fillies and mares (three years old and up) sprinting 350 yards for a guaranteed $50,000 purse ($25,000 NMHBA + $25,000 Purse Account). As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events.

Celebrate July 4th with elite Quarter Horse racing at the Zia QH Futurity Trials NMB on Friday, July 4, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! This exciting race features two-year-old New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses sprinting 400 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness emerging Quarter Horse talent in Ruidoso!

Continue the holiday weekend excitement at Ruidoso Downs Race Track with the Zia QH Derby Trials NMB on Saturday, July 5! This thrilling race features three-year-old New Mexico-bred Quarter Horses sprinting 400 yards for a $10,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday races and special holiday events. Witness top-tier Quarter Horse racing in Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the AQHA Challenge Trials Weekend on July 25-26 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! Featuring the John Deere Juvenile, Adequan Derby, and Distaff Challenge Trials, these races showcase top two-year-olds, three-year-olds, and fillies & mares sprinting 350-400 yards for $4,000 purses. Part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), this event is a must-see for Quarter Horse fans!

The All American Futurity QH Trials take place on August 8-9 at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, where two-year-old Quarter Horses compete over 440 yards for a $10,000 purse in each trial. This two-day event determines qualifiers for the prestigious All American Futurity Finals. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), it’s a must-see for Quarter Horse racing fans!

Don’t miss the All American Derby QH Trials on Sunday, August 10, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! Three-year-old Quarter Horses will race 440 yards for a $10,000 purse in each trial, competing for a spot in the prestigious All American Derby Finals. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday racing and special holiday events. Witness elite Quarter Horse competition in Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the All American Oaks F&M QH Trials on Sunday, August 10, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! Three-year-old fillies will compete over 440 yards for a $10,000 purse in each trial, racing for a spot in the All American Oaks Finals. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday racing and special holiday events. Witness elite female Quarter Horse racing in Ruidoso!

Don’t miss the Bill Reed Memorial Stakes 870 on Saturday, August 30, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track! Three-year-old and up Quarter Horses will race 870 yards for a guaranteed $50,000 purse. As part of the 46-day racing season (May 23–Sept 1), enjoy Friday-Sunday racing and special holiday events. Witness top-tier distance racing in one of the season’s most anticipated events!