Discover Ruidoso’s rich history at the newly opened Wingfield Heritage House Museum at 2813 Sudderth Drive. Opened on October 17, 2024, this beautifully restored 1920s gem, originally built by Ike and Lula Wingfield, offers engaging exhibits on the family’s legacy, ancient cultures, and the town's evolution. Visitors are invited to explore, connect, and contribute to preserving Ruidoso’s vibrant heritage.
Read MoreLincoln, the most widely visited historic site in New Mexico, is part of a community frozen in time—the 1870s and 1880s. The historic site includes 17 structures and outbuildings, four of which are open year-round and two more seasonally as museums.
Read MoreDiscover Lincoln County, New Mexico – a region steeped in rich history and vibrant heritage. Embark on a captivating three-day trip itinerary based in Ruidoso, where the spirit of the American West comes alive.
Read MoreThe Fort Stanton State Historic Site is a must-see historic attraction when visiting Lincoln County. Few sites in the nation encompass the breadth of history seen at the Fort.
Read More“Ruidoso is best known for Ski Apache and the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino, and visitors are well-served by both. But my family visited the village and its surrounding countryside during a stretch of less-busy summer weekdays, indulging our interests in history, Southwestern cuisine, fine art, live music, shopping and of course beautiful mountain scenery.” - THE OKLAHOMAN
Read MoreThe Hubbard Museum of the American West (formerly the Museum of the Horse) is a Smithsonian affiliate with collections that showcase items from the three cultures that contributed so greatly to the settling of the American West—Anglo, Native, and Hispanic.
Read MoreThe New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, New Mexico celebrates the significant role the state of New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program.
Read MoreFor 15 years, Drew Gomber led tourists on tours of historic Lincoln and Lincoln County in New Mexico, helping them walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, follow the paths of people who fought in the Lincoln County War and explore the sites of legendary gunfights.―TRUE WEST MAGAZINE
Read MoreA glimpse into a bygone era, Ruidoso history comes alive at Dowlin's Old Mill, Ruidoso's oldest building the one of the Southwest's remaining water mills.
Read MoreIn 1950, Smokey was an orphaned little bear cub with burned paws, found in the aftermath of the Capitan Gap wildfire. Smokey Bear rose to fame as an icon for forest fire prevention and he lived in Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo for 26 years. When he passed away, the famous black bear was laid to rest in his hometown of Capitan, NM.
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