Ruidoso, NM (88355) is a small mountain town with a population of around 8,000 and a population density of 85 people per square mile. It is nestled in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains in southern New Mexico and offers year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, horseback riding, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting. Ruidoso is also home to many local businesses like Casa Blanca Home Furnishings & Interiors, the Adobe Bar & Grill, Lotto Store, and High Mesa Mercantile which offer unique items not found anywhere else in the area. There are plenty of organizations to be involved in such as churches, volunteer fire departments and first responders. Every summer Ruidoso hosts a variety of events such as the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium & Fair which features rodeos and cowboy competitions; Mescalero Apache Tribe Community Days which includes arts and culture; or the annual Wine Festival for wine connoisseurs. Additionally there are several local sporting tournaments held throughout the year including golf tournaments at Inn of The Mountain Gods or ski resort races at Ski Apache Resort. Ruidoso offers something for everyone no matter what time of year!