Ruidoso New Mexico lays claim to the "Bear Carving Capital of the World." Tour the Village and you'll see chainsaw bear sculptures in all sizes decorating shopfronts and houses. Take one home to sit on your porch. 

Where to shop for carved bears in Ruidoso

The carved wood bears, made from cedar, pine or juniper, come in all different sizes and are all made by hand. Prices start from about $30 for small bears and go up to $100 for large ones, and custom orders welcomed.  

Grizzly's Bears at 2804 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso

Chainsaw Sculptures by Fidel & Betty Figueroa, 1659 US-70, Ruidoso Downs

Bears "R" Us: 26159 US-70, Ruidoso Downs