Mountain Merlot Cabin

01/11/2026

Mornings at Mountain Merlot Cabin hits different when you wake up to views like this 🐎✨

12/07/2025

Bears and elk…Oh my! Gathering food for the winter.

10/06/2025

Enjoying the night at Mountain Merlot Cabin.

09/22/2024

Cooler weather and many things to do and see at the Village of Ruidoso.

09/20/2024

09/20/2024

Beautiful morning at Mountain Merlot Cabin!

07/09/2024

Welcome back to Ruidoso – We Are Open!
Our beautiful village is open and ready to welcome visitors again as we recover from the recent South Fork and Salt wildfires.

Support our open attractions and activities! While Alto Lake is closed indefinitely, Grindstone Lake and all Village Parks remain open for your enjoyment. Experience hiking, biking, and more in these beautiful areas.

Enjoy a vibrant local scene with most shops, restaurants, live music venues, wine bars, brewpubs, and attractions open and eager to welcome you.

Follow the Village of Ruidoso’s official channels for real-time updates regarding weather and potential flooding.

Village of Ruidoso Mark Stambaugh

06/29/2024

We wanted to let you know that Mountain Merlot Cabin has not been affected by the fire. We are deeply grateful for this and are keeping all those who have been impacted in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ruidoso Strong

06/03/2024

Sunday Vibes!

02/11/2024

Loving the snow ❄️

02/11/2024

The calm sounds of Rio Ruidoso.

12/03/2023

Another holiday season upon us. Come see what Ruidoso has to offer.