Upper Canyon Lodging Co.

05/17/2026

Midland live at Jacks Backstage September 26 !! Ruidoso is so excited to have a band this big come to our corner of the world. Only a few tickets are left but plenty of cozy cabins available with UCLC for a memorable week amongst the cool ponderosa pines.

Tickets: https://gotickets.com/tickets/1589829/midland-band-tickets/jacks-backstage-ruidoso-nm-9-26-2026

05/15/2026

Last minute availability at Black Bear Lodge for this weekend’s grab the whole crew cause this place sleeps 12 - private hot tub, pool table, arcade console, two kitchens. Bonus: all 5 bedrooms are private suites at this former BnB with their own whirlpool whirlpool bath tubs. Black Bear Lodge also happens to be available for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend but it will NOT last long. This guest favorite is a must visit:

Book direct and save $$$: https://uppercanyonlodging.com/black-bear-lodge/

05/02/2026

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04/18/2026

So excited for our partners at Black Bear Lodge and Canyon Cabins for this new collab! Bosque Coffee & Crepes (UCLC’s new neighbours 🥰) are now slinging that sweet morning nectar and delicious familiar pairings just across the traffic circle at the end of Sudderth. Show some love and support a new local business!

We're baaaaack! 👋We've missed our regulars, who've become our friends, so much... and we're looking forward to seeing some new faces!
COME SEE US!
We have the amazing food and coffee you crave, served with a smile. 😁
➡️Where: 100 Vision Drive ( just passed the traffic circle across from the Martha's Fabric Shop)
➡️When: this Friday and Saturday, April 17th & 18th, 8:00 to 3:00
SEE YOU THERE!!!

04/09/2026

topping the charts 🥰

🏆 The USA TODAY 10Best winner is...
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO! 🎉

We're proud to share that Ruidoso has, once again, been named the Best Small Town Cultural Scene in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards—marking the second consecutive year our community has earned the #1 spot.

For the 2nd year in a row, the amazing community of Ruidoso has pulled through and further solidified that this is a destination to visit in the USA for the Best Small Town Cultural Scene experience!

The nominations were selected by a panel of cultural and travel experts alongside USA TODAY 10Best editors, and the final ranking reflects the votes of enthusiastic travelers and cultural enthusiasts from across the nation.

Thank you to EVERYONE who voted! This victory belongs to our incredible community. 💙

Click here for more: 👇
https://discoverruidoso.com/info/winner-usatoday-best-small-town-cultural-scene

03/24/2026

Absolute unit!

03/01/2026

Taken last night from the top deck of our Eagle Eye Cabin location from our current guests, thanks for the reminder how beautiful is!

02/27/2026

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Contrary to false reports circulating, Ski Apache remains open and fully operational. No tentative or official closing date has been announced.

We remain committed to serving our guests and will provide updates directly through official sources if and when necessary.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to the mountain for many more memorable days this season. We can’t wait to see you on the slopes!🏔️⛷️

(Photo taken January 2026)

02/12/2026

No need for Monday Blues this weekend! 🎿⛷️🏂❄️

Exciting news! ‼️❄️

We’re OPEN this Monday for Presidents Day, which means one more day to hit the slopes, take in the views, and make it a trip to remember.

Don’t let the extra day go to waste. Tag your ski buddies below to let them know where you’ll be this weekend. 👀

(📸: , Photo taken January 2026)

01/30/2026

Nothing but sunny skies in Rui this weekend…oh and just a cool 3’ snow base up at Ski Apache - we are down to a handful of cabins this weekend and they will be gone by tonight! Come ‘be cool’ in the tall Pines this weekend before we light the no vacancy sign.

🧑‍💻👩‍💻: https://uclcr.com to BOOK NOW