West Winds Lodge

04/08/2026

Awesome! Come visit us!

🏆 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

01/10/2026

Amazing!!

Pinch us, we're dreaming! 😍❄️

Waking up to THIS view in Ruidoso never gets old! Fresh snow, towering pines, and white mountains as far as the eye can see. 🏔️✨

Comment if you wish you were here right now! 💙👇

Click here to view the midtown we**am: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/info/live-we**am-see-what-ruidoso-looks-like-in-real-time

12/20/2025

Merry Christmas! Come see us!

❄️ We think Ruidoso is the perfect Christmas card.

Comment if you agree!

Book your winter adventure now! 👇
https://www.discoverruidoso.com/winter-trip-ideas

12/19/2025

Congrats!

12/18/2025

Great activity for the whole family!

Skate under the pines at the Wingfield Park Ice Skating Rink! 🌲⛸️

🧊 HIT THE ICE:
Outdoor skating in the heart of Ruidoso
Beginner-friendly or show off your skills
Equipment rentals on-site
Great for all ages!

⏰ HOURS:
Weekends (Sat & Sun): 11 AM - 8 PM
Weekdays (through Dec 19): 5 PM - 8 PM
Holiday Schedule (Dec 19-Jan 6): Daily 11 AM - 8 PM
Dec 24: 11 AM - 4 PM | Dec 25: Closed

💰 FEES:
$20 with skate rental | $12 with own skates
Locals Season Pass: $20 (Ruidoso residents)

Bundle up and come skating! 🏔️

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation

More details: https://www.discoverruidoso.com/calendar-of-events/ice-skating-at-wingfield-park-

11/22/2025

What a beautiful sunrise with fresh snow on the mountain!

11/01/2025

Awesome!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 (Ruidoso Downs, NM) Heavy Equipment operators are removing more than 400,000 cubic yards of dirt and debris at Ruidoso Downs Race Track as cleanup from this summer’s flooding events began this week.

09/17/2025

Can’t wait!!

Ruidoso's favorite Fall celebration, AspenFest, is October 4!

Parade through Midtown at 10AM
Post-parade festivities at Wingfield Park
Regional flavors & beverage tastings
Talented local artisans & handmade goods
Live entertainment all day long
Family-friendly atmosphere for everyone

3 weeks to go until our favorite fall celebration! The spirit of the season is calling! 🌟🍁

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://bit.ly/3Idt0Dw

04/24/2025

Free Admission!! 🎉