Links of Interest for Ruidoso Nearby Communities

Alamorgordo, New Mexico… 47 miles southwest to this high desert town which is home to the Stealth Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB and gateway to White Sands National Monument.

Alto, New Mexico… 5 miles north where you'll find Ski Apache, Spencer Theater, many more campsites and lodging possibilites within minutes of downtown Ruidoso.

Mescalero, New Mexico… Home of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Learn more about the historic tapestry and amazing legends of the Mescalero Apache.

Carrizozo, New Mexico … 37 miles northwest to this the small community on the way to Albuquerque. Carrizozo is currently developing a burgeoning artists’ community.

Roswell, New Mexico … 70 miles to the east brings you to the site of planet earth’s first documented alien invasion! This is the best place for “Roswell incident” souvenirs and books.

White Oaks, New Mexico … 50 miles to the north … this town is best described as a “living” ghost town. A once thriving gold mining community, it’s now populated with great local artists.  

Cloudcroft, New Mexico … 45 miles southeast and up approximately 1500 feet in elevation, this mountain town makes a great day trip for outdoor and quaint shopping on Burro Street.

Capitan, New Mexico … 20 miles straight north, Capitan is set in high rolling plains and primarily a ranching community. This is also home to Smokey the Bear and his namesake museum.

Lincoln, New Mexico… 35 miles northeast, this is the epicenter of the Lincoln County Wars of the late 1800’s and everything Billy the Kid. The entire town is on the National Historic Register.