Guestbook 2004

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I loved Ruidoso since the very first time I got there!! I am going to join you all this next Tuesday to spend New Year's in that mountain paradise. see you soon friends!! hope one they buy a property and spend my retire days up there!! Merry Christmas!! love Antonio 25/Dec/2004!!
Antonio Pérez-Solís legolas_quenya@hotmail.com
Sabinas Hidalgo, NL, Mexico
12/26/04

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2005 from Germany to all of you who are fortunate to stay in wonderful Ruidoso.
I'll be back some day...Regards
Michael -Mike- Lose
Michael -Mike- Lose mlose@uni-bremen.de
Langen, Germany
12/22/04

HEY EVEYONE, WE LOVE RUIDOSO MORE THAN ANYOTHER PLACE! WE WANNA GO BACK SO BAD, WE HAVE OUR FRIENDS THERE AND WE JUST LOVE THE PLACE. SAN ANTONIO S****!!! GET US OUT OF HERE!!! I LOVE TYLER JONES. AND B LOVES KOLBY!!!
fernanda guerrero and b guerrero pushedtothelimit@hotmail.com
san antonio , tx
12/17/04

We spent our Christmas 2003 holidays skiing in Ski Apache and we are going back skiing again this year. As a matter of fact, we are making our reservation right now. See you soon Ruidoso ! We love you ! From Round Rock (do you know where it is) Texas.
The Vasquez and Nugent's family
C. Sonny Nugent snugent@austin.rr.com 
Round Rock, TX
7/29/04

Me and husband stayed at the upper canyon inn in Feb 2004 it was beautiful..we celebrated our 15 yr. anniversary and we will be back to celebrate our 16 yrs there..it was a great experience and wonderful people..just love it!!!!
Monica gno_moni@hotmail.com
Amarillo, TX
12/13/04

Hey, everybody!!!!!!!!!!! Hope to see some of you people from texas, or else where at Ski Apache>>>>!!!!
Peace!!
bob metalhead_punk20@nativeweb.net
mescalero, nm
12/8/04

We made our 2nd trip to Ruidoso on the weekend before Thanksgiving. I had forgotten what a great place it is to visit. The slopes weren't open, but our kids did get to walk up and slide down on sleds. It even snowed hard while we were there and our friends van got stuck. They got to receive a memorable ride back to town with a Sheriff deputy and Park ranger. The "Texas Treehouse" in the Upper Canyon was an unbelievable place to stay. Slept 11 comfortably and gorgeous views of the valley. 4-7 deer fed right below the deck each morning. we look forward to returning for many years to come.
Ricky Carter rcarter107@comcast.net
McKinney, TX
12/3/04

We came to Ruidoso NM for our Honeymoon in 2002. It very magical!! I'll never forget one moment. We stayed in the historic Upper Canyon at the Storybook cabins. They we're beautiful and so hospitable! We've since had a baby who is now nearly 2,as soon as he is older, we will be back! What a magical place!! Melanie
Melanie Jordan jordancharm@aol.com
El Paos, TX
11/29/04

I am 12 yrs. old and I have been going up to Ruidoso since I was about 2 or younger....and it is sooo....much fun!!!  Ruidoso rox my sox off!!!!!
Cheyenne Mansell dirtbikechick340@netscape.net
Midland, TX
11/28/04

i was stationed at walker afb in roswell in 1956-1959. i really enjoyed my time in new mexico. we used to deer hunt in lincoln national forest and attended the 'last escape of billy the kid in ruidoso every year. i attend a 6th bomb wing reunion in roswell almost every year and get to ruidoso on my way to roswell. love that part of the country.  i attend a yearly reunion in roswell quite frequently and get to ruidoso then
harold b. simon horseman@ez-net.com
WI
11/28/04

My fiancé and I went on vacation in October 2004 to New Mexico. His family lives in Alamogordo, were as I am pure-d-Texan and have never been to New Mexico. We stayed in Ruidoso for a while as he wanted to show me where Ski Apache was. I absolutely fell in love with that town and hope to move there after the wedding. I can honestly say that Ruidoso has done something to me as I have never wanted to leave Texas, but I will in a heartbeat for Ruidoso. Next vacation (if we are not already living there) will be for an extended period of time. I even plan on skiing for the first time in my life. Wish me luck!!! Take care and God Bless!!!!!!
Rebecca Clark becca7578@flash.net
Wilmer, TX
11/22/04

I left this beautiful town, that I still call home, almost twenty years ago (after my sophomore year at RHS...class of '87). I am going to try to come back for a visit this coming summer. I'd like to come sooner, but my wife is expecting our first. I've gotten some contact from friends in the past from this website and wouldn't mind some more. Drop me a line if you remember me. I definitely miss the seasons. We only have 2-3 here in the Phoenix area. Take care all and God bless.
Tim Wadley t_wadley_jr@yahoo.com
Gilbert, AZ
11/11/04

We are looking for a place to bring 20-25 boy scouts and sponsors to work on winter safety and ski merit badges. We are trying to keep cost to a minimum. If you know of a place the boys could stay like a church camp or community center we would love the help. Thanks.
Kim rcooksey@cox.net
Abilene, TX
11/9/04

I am going to spend my New Year's eve in Ruidoso this year, I've been there once and I just fell in love with this beautiful place, so I am planning to retire there in the future and buying a property anytime soon. the people are very nice and kind and the town is just what I've been looking for. God Bless Ruidoso and those who live there!
Antonio Pérez-Solís legolas_quenya@hotmail.com
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
11/7/04

WE visited Ruidoso on labor day for 5 days, we had a great time.  Lincoln County is so beautiful we are now looking to buy a house and property to retire to.  The weather is perfect and the people are very nice.  Low traffic and clean air is what we are looking for.  Ray and Kandy Messier
Ray and Kandy Messier krmessi@sbcglobal.net
Santa Rosa, CA
10/9/04

Hi i was born in Miami but i have been living all my life in Mexico i spent 5 days in Ruidoso last Winter and i Love it, i´m planing my relocation to Ruidoso this Winter, can anyone help me, i´m looking for an apartment, Thank you.
Oscar joseoscar22@hotmail.com
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
9/27/04

We've been visiting in New Mexico for 25 years but never had gone south of Albequerque. We just visited Ruidoso for 3 days at the end of August and fell in love with it. It is a beautiful community with great weather and lots of acitivities that even cities don't have, except the traffic and hustle and bustle. We are already looking at property with an eye to moving there. We will be back soon to start checking out properties. Now I know why people have raved about Ruidoso for so many years. Way to go Ruidoso.
Mike Dabbs mdabbs@austin.rr.com
Austin, TX
9/27/04

Hi everyone, I was wondering if you would be able to cut and copy the employment section out of the local paper and post it on your site. I am looking for a job in Ruidoso and was able to view this on internet until a big paper bought out the local paper. Now you can not see what is available in the area. They have something called "Career Builders" and this does not even let you apply for a job there anymore. It would be nice to see what is open in Ruidoso in the way of jobs..I really do look forward to moving there and calling it my home...Thank you....Please let me know if this is posible, I have talked to the paper there and they say they have no control over what this new company is doing now, this would be great if you could do this for those that want to live in Ruidoso...THANKS--jwt
Jerry Turn jerryturn@att.net
San Angelo, TX
9/27/04

Jackie & I have been visiting a cousin with a second home in Ruidoso for the last few years. It is a wonderful place and we are thinking about a second home of our own. We absolutely love it there.
Janie Amburn janiea3@pldi.net
Hollis, OK
9/18-04

Hello everyone!!!!!!!! Coke and I are going to be going up to Ruidoso for our 8th anniversary. I hope to see some old friends and a good football game. Mitzi
Mitzi Ferguson Beatty cokeandmitzi@netzero.net
Stephenville, TX
9/12/04

Hey - to those who are going to visit PUB 48 (weber's grill) I would recommend the restaurant to anyone!!! Their food is just beautiful - thanks to Keith Weber, their service is superb - thanks to Sue Weber))))
So those who are planning to go there - tell them Alex from Russia says Hi to all. Please do it ladies and gentlemen. Those guys were my employers a couple of years ago))) musmiam@rambler.ru - my email. If you also would give them that - my gratitude would be boundless)))
Alex musmiam@rambler.ru
Russia
9/9/04

I have never visited Ruidoso and would like to. After reading what a beautiful place Ruidoso is, and the activities you can do there. Now that my children are attending College and doing there own thing, I will start to travel and Ruidoso is the first place I will for sure visit. I loved reading the comments......
Rafaelita Gonzales gonzales_R@aps.edu
ABQ, NM
9/9/04

hello...i was born and raised in ruidoso and graduated in 1981 (robert langston)...after taking an early retirement from the army (82nd airborne division) and returning from the first gulf war, i went back to school...i have my undergraduate degree in direct practice socialwork and masters degree in macro socialwork...i miss my home town and just wanted to say hello...i hope to possibly relocate back to home to ruidoso...
Robert G. Sanchez-Langston socialworksvc@aol.com
winston salem, nc
9-1-04

we have discovered so much in Ruidoso! Stay at the Sands motel in Carrizozo for a cheap, wonderful place to stay! Take a free tour of the beer brewing plant down the street! Eat at the Log Cabin for breakfast, Farley's for lunch.. HUGE burgers that are wonderful, and dinner at any place that strikes you! great prices and service everywhere! be sure to get some hand made bath salts at "all lathered up" and for a cheap chainsaw carved bear try the place by the fun park( put-put golf, bumper boats ets) only 19...99 for a 2-3 foot tall one! If you have cats or dogs, visit "no bones about it" for gourmet treats for your pet!
Becky Welborn soldiermomof3@yahoo.com
El Paso, TX
8/30/04

We spent our honeymoon in Ruidoso and not only fell in love with the area, but we had the best time ever. Your city is so beautiful and offers so much for couples to do.
Mary Adair marlsar@sbcglobal.net
San Antonio, TX 8/24/04

I just wanna say that i went to Ruidoso for the first time i had a blast and i look forward to going again! I loved the camping and the scenery and the wildlife. it was awesome! i had the best time in my life!!!! thx!
michael alaniz_0725@yahoo.com
hermleigh, tx
8/20/04

See you in Ruidoso on Sunday.
Steve Lindsay slindsay@fnni.com
Omaha, NE
8/12/04

I really miss Ruidoso since I was a young girl spent summers up on my cousins ranch. then as got older went to the track. It just wasn't summer unless you where in the nice cool air of the mountains and the summer showers the excitement of the horse running. I have a lot of family history in those Mountains surrounding area. from the late 1800s I always enjoyed meeting new people from all over all the new friends I would make every year. where every i go I am always telling them about our beautiful country side they all would like to go and see. I always go back
Sheryl drfreon1950@yahoo.com
Bullhead city, AZ
8/9/04

We spent our Christmas 2004 holidays skiing in Ski Apache and we are going skiing again this year. As a matter of fact, we are making our reservation right now. See you soon Ruidoso ! We love you ! From Round Rock (do you where it is) Texas.
C. Sonny Nugent snugent@austin.rr.com
Round Rock, TX
7/29/04

Ruidoso is my favorite place to travel to. Not far away and I can relax and enjoy lots of different activities, my children love it also, Thanks Ruidoso
Cindy Williams cindycwil@aol.com
Lubbock, TX
7/28/04

Visiting Ruidoso is one of my favorite places to in the world. Visiting family there during the summers has been a part of my life beginning in my early years. I have many wonderful memories of days spent in Ruidoso. I am also impressed with your website. It offers great information about a special place. God Bless!
Marianne Martin Lee mdrlee@sbcglobal.net
Odessa, TX
719/04

We discovered Ruidoso in 1999 when a friend told me about a place in the Mountains of New Mexico. He flies for American Airlines, could not get him to stop talking about this magical place. He has been all over the world and said this is the best place he ever found to live. He convinced us to explore the area and are we glad we did. We bought property off of route 37 near Nogal and we are building a house there to live and work. It is a dream come true to be apart of this great town and state. Look out Ruidoso... were on our way!!
Bill williamyyz@aol.com
Palm Beach, CA
7/15/04

I GREW UP IN RUIDOSO AND LEFT WHEN I GRADUATED IN 1979. MY MOTHER, BROTHER, SISTER AND HER TWO WONDERFUL CHILDREN (MARIKKA & SETH)STILL LIVE THERE. MY HUSBAND AND I HOPE TO SELL OUR BUSINESS AND RETIRE IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS AND BUILD ON OUR LAND THERE SO WE CAN LIVE THERE IN THE SUMMER AND HERE IN ALABAMA IN THE WINTER. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN TO RUIDOSO YOU MUST GO......IT IS TRULY GOD'S COUNTRY. I MISS MY FAMILY AND RUIDOSO MORE AND MORE EACH PASSING DAY!
Yvette Kelley yvette79@ala.net
Dothan, AL
7/13/04

My family and I will be visiting Ruidoso in a few weeks. Our children love riding four wheelers with us. Is there any place to do this?
Wendy Scott wmscott@ag.tamu.edu
Big Lake, TX
7/1/04

i been there and i had a great time up there . thank you
brandon keil brandon_keil@yahoo.com
houston, tx
6/30/04

I'm 25 years old now but have been visiting Ruidoso since I was about 5, I absolutely love it! I've wanted to live there ever since I can remember and I will one day. I love reading the messages in this guestbook because it's great to know that there are other people who feel the same way about Ruidoso as I do!
Heather Sutton Heather88240@peoplepc.com
Hobbs, NM
6/26/04

We are considering visiting in the Ruidoso area in July. Are there any trailrunners reading this that can give advice about the trailrunning in the area?
Steve tdog1155@aol.com
Gainesville, TX
6/24/04

Lived in Ruidoso for nine years, my son was born there his father is buried there.  I miss the people, the beauty of the mountains (all seasons) Someday, I Will be Back! That's home, and I want my grandkids, to "experience" Ruidoso!! My Uncle Simonini still lives in the upper canyon,,, And is B.J. (Gunshop) still around??? Miss all of Ruidoso!.............Jan
Jan Evaro Janevaro@yahoo,com
Aspen, CO
6/20/04

Hey It's Cass just wanted to say hello and for everyone to wish Morg a Happy 25th Birthday today, Miss home like no other just the weather the trees and my friends not the pay. Love you all god bless love Collins Anderson or as you all know me Cassi Hounsel. Remember the good times there and you will always miss it.
Collins (Cassi ) Hounsel Anderson Lucky_Anderson@hotmail.com
Austin, TX
6/19/04

I am relocating to new mexico and Ruidoso looks very nice.. I am looking forward to my move...
lynn gus58gus@yahoo.com
terry, mt
6/19/04

Ruidoso...the love of my life. I have been going since I was 5. I am 38 now, and I struggle to find the words that explain how I feel about this place. It's heaven on earth. So many of my most special memories are in Ruidoso...there are so many I could write a set of novels. My parents, and my teenage son, feel the same way. We count the days every year to get there. We cry when we watch our videos and look at our many pictures. We cry on the way home. Sounds silly, but it's true. My best friend Stacy, who started going to Ruidoso with me and my family when we were teenagers, now lives in Cloudcroft. The mountains, the pine trees, the cool air, the people, the peace of mind you feel when you are there...it's amazing. I will fulfill my dream of living there some time in the next few years. I'm counting the days, and I'm already packing for my vacation there next month! I LOVE YOU RUIDOSO!! :)
Shannon McGee shannmcgee@aol.com
Arlington. TX
6/17/04

I just visited Ruidoso for a mission trip with my church! God has created such a beautiful landscape there and I am glad that I got to experience His beauty. I had an awesome time working with others and their relationships with the Lord while also spending time in such a neat city! Thank you, and God BLESS!
Maddison Kelsey Clain MKCgrl4evamre@msn.com
TX
6/17/04

My husband and I just love Ruidoso. The whole feeling you get in this great town is absolutely magnificent!! Everyone is so friendly. You just a get a warm feeling inside when you get to Ruidoso. I think the citizens of Ruidoso should feel very proud of their community! I know we do and we don't even live there.
Tamara Golden Txmanlub28@aol.com
Levelland, TX 6/17/04

hi, i've looked on your website many times recently. my husband also called and talked with brad at the chamber of commerce. he was really friendly and helpful. we are looking into moving your way and ruidoso sounds like a wonderful place to visit and live. i can't wait to head on over there to see it in the real.
Ginger Schultz colleenspice@yahoo.com
Austin, TX
6/17/04

COMING TO RUIDOSO HELPS CLEAR ONES MIND. MY FAMILY AND I TRY TO COME UP 3 OR 4 TIMES A YEAR. EACH TIME WE BRING A FRIEND THAT HAS NEVER BEEN. WE PLAN ON MOVING TO RUIDOSO IN THE FUTURE. YOUR VILLAGE IS PROGRESSIVE AND FRIENDLY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
WES COCKRELL WCOCKRELL@LAMESA.ESC17.NET
LAMESA, TX
6/17/04

We have a family cabin in Ruidoso and have been visiting every year for many years! Ruidoso is absolutely our most favorite place on earth! Nothing else compares! It's wonderful to spend a calming and peaceful vacation and enjoy the beauty that the Lord has created!!! Can't wait to visit again!  Sincerely, James & Lara Williams
James & Lara Williams larawilliams@msn.com
Crowley, TX
6/14/04

I once lived in your beautiful village in the mountains. Truly enchanting, God's Country, a wonderful experience. I come to visit every year. Would have moved there again if able to do so. I miss you Ruidoso! Take care of yourself. I will be back, but until then you are in my prayers.
Teresa Smith Summerlin tess@thegateway.net
Briggs, TX
6/6/04

Hello Ruidoso. I miss your sunny days and low humidity. I pray for rain so the danger is not high for fires. Have summer fun my friends. God bless this little mountain village!
JM jjmarie53@yahoo.com
Piscataway, NJ
5/28/04

Revisit this site every once in a while since I don't get back as often as I'd like. Keep hoping to catch a glimpse of someone I know from long ago though (Capitan HS 1986)! Wonderful website though.
Michele (Holmes) Marrs marrsaz@cox.net
Chandler, AZ
5/6/04

Like my husband Alex Portugal Says, it's a great site, Thank you. And we had an incredible time in Ruidoso.
Katia S. Portugal ksagaon@lear.com
Saltillo, CO, Mexico
4/28/04

hi, in 1961 i was 11 and my family made a cross country trip to california, this was rare for someone in rural alabama at that time, the whole community was excited .. anyway i have faint memories of waking suddenly and seeing white sands , but what i remember most was seeing fox cave , well, the entrance anyway as my dad was so unhappy with california (we were on the way back home) that he wouldnt stop .. i asked him but he wouldnt, a few years ago i found a picture post card of fox cave, the cars out front look to be from the mid 50s , many years i have thought of traveling that way and seeing it again for real this time, i leave driving alone cross country in my old 1983 bmw 320 on sunday april 18 2004, im gonna see all those places that were sweet memories to me, especially fox cave.. thank you
jim poole bava112@yahoo.com
birmingham, alabama
4/16/04

Debora, sou eu a Silvia. Made noticias. Eu vou te telefonar depois. beijos,
Silvia Papp silviapapp@hotmail.com
Holloman A. F. Base, NM
3/24/04

My family and I were in Ruidoso in February for Valentine's day. The snow was fantastic--over two feet that weekend. Sierra Blanca was like a fairy tale. The shopping was great and the skiing was magnificent. We played and sang at the local Methodist church in the Holy Crescendo Orchestra. Everyone was super wonderful and accommodating. We love New Mexico and plan to come back next year to do the same thing.
Trudy Laird trueheartstring@hotmail.com
Cedar Hill, TX
3/19/04

Ruidoso is my home away from home. I try to go every year, its so beautiful and peaceful. My son is 14 now and the first time I took him to Ruidoso he was only 18 months. But now he able to enjoy the beauty of Ruidoso. My son and my husband have grown to love Ruidoso like I do. We are planning on moving there. The pine trees and mountains are calling me. I have asked my family if I should die before this happens I want my ashes scattered in Ruidoso. I am hoping that we can make it in the summer. Depending on my surgeries. I LOVE Ruidoso!!!!!
Debra Calderon texasrose962@sbcglobal.ne
El Paso, TX
3/16/04

I graduated in 1986 here in Ruidoso and had the privelage of playing on the state football team. I hear congrats are in order for this years team Good Job!!!! I do miss the mountains and cant wait to return hope to be there soon.. If any know how to get in touch with Robyn let me know please!.. Thanks Kerry, Kyle see you soon
Jimmy Frost frost2@mon-cre.net
Montgomery , AL
3/14/04

My wife and I just spent 4 wonderful days in Ruidoso at the Story Book Cabins and had the best vacation in years. Ski Apache was great and the people of Ruidoso were so nice and polite . We are now considering buying A vacation home there. Can't wait to go back this summer. Carson and Robin Williams
Carson Williams crcwilli@aol.com
Dickinson, TX
3/11/04

Hey everyone in Ruidoso. I'm going to be in Ruidoso in late May and I can't wait. I used to live there, but I joined the US Coast Guard and I really miss the fresh air and beauty. I'm bring two friends that have never been and I know they will love it. I plan to take them to the Spencer theater, Ruidoso Downs race track and mid-town. If anyone has any other ideas of where to take them let me know.
John Kubik jmkubik@hotmail.com
Saint Louis, MO
3/11/04

When we want to get away and clear the head, we head to the beautiful cool pines of Ruidoso!
Mike Kneese mkneese@ufeonline.com
Lovington, NM
3/10/04

Hullo, all found you through the innofthemountiangods page... they got cranky when I emailed them. I have determined that my name was used for a character in a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs while he was living near the Mescalero tribal lands. I was interested in learning more about the spirit I was inadvertently named for. Anyone know some resources they can point me to? Maybe a 'wired' shaman?
Gahan Groenig SilverBrood@actofgod.co.uk
3/6/04

My wife and I have visited Ruidoso several times. The first time was in 1985 after my mother passed away. It was a very nice place to come and rest my mind. My wife passed away in May of 2002. Last September was my first visit without her. I came with some of my friends and it was both hard and nice at the same time. We (my wife and I) always enjoyed coming to Ruidoso. We stayed in several cabins until we found the Ruidoso Lodge Cabins. That was our favorite place to stay and that's where I'll continue to stay because it's so nice. One thing that we always did was go to The Flying "J" Wrangler dinner and show. It's wonderful family entertainment and my friends that came with me this last time really enjoyed it, too. Ruidoso is a quaint wonderful place to visit and I'm really sorry to see all the casinos going in around there. At least there not in town. If that ever happens I guess I would have to find another place to vacation. Please, keep it quaint for those of us that like that way. Thanks
Jessie D. Robertson jdrobertson@charter.net
Fort Worth, TX
3/4/04

My family and I will be coming to Ruidoso in June for the first time. After reading all the wonderful comments about the people and the surroundings, I am looking forward to what promises to be a rewarding and fun-filled vacation. Thank you for this great website and to everyone who gave us a preview of things to come. John and Martha
MARTHA MACKLIN VIPMACK@AOL.COM
BROOKLYN, NY
2/24/04

Hey I just came to this site for the first time. And god I miss Ruidoso and my friends. I've lived there since 1988, moved with my mother Annette Anderson (1947-2002) and my big sister Morgan Hounsel (1979-1997). I miss everyone and the trees! If anyone that I know sees this write me k. I'll be in Austin, TX for the next few and then to Corpus. Hey If anyone sees Oscaar Diaz or Ed Goddrum write me. Hi Jenny Flor Mike Naomi Justin Aaron and the rest oh Ashley and Shy, I love you and miss you.
Collins Cass (Cass) Hounsel Lucky_Anderson@hotmail.com
Seattle, WA
02/22/04

Looking for Nathan Alcantar. Does anyone know where I can reach him?
Shelley Harper sharper@virginiacook.com
Plano, TX
2/3/04

We try to go back to Ruidoso every year in January. We had our honeymoon in Ruidoso back in 1996, this will be our 8 year of marriage and go back is priceless each year. We Love ya Ruidoso!!!!!!!!
Chris and Lynnette Barbee nettallyshadylan@yahoo.com
Hagerman, NM
1/19/04

We stayed in your wonderful city two times since I wrote the first time in 2000, we loved it, again! We are looking into buying property there for sure. Thanks for your hospitality, Nancy
Tibbitts Plumlee nank78@yahoo.com
Weatherford, TX
1/7/04

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