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September 2010
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September 3-5: Ruidoso Select Quarterhorse Yearling and Broodmore Sale: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. For more info, call 575-378-4140.
September 4: Carrizozo Labor Day Street Fair: The Carrizozo Labor Day Street Fair activities will start on Saturday, September 4th, with a golf scramble and an art auction at the Valle del Sol Golf Course Complex. The golf scramble will start at 8 a.m. The 10th Hole Restaurant will have fresh coffee and an expanded breakfast menu for those who arrive early with appetites. Registration is available on the Fair's website at www.carrizozostreetfair.org. Join us both days, and be sure to enjoy the parade on Monday starting at 10 a.m. For more info, call J'Lane Zamora at 575-648-2802. website
September 4-5: All American Gun & Western Collectable Show: Ruidoso Convention Center. 9-5. Admission $5 adults, kids 12 & under free. The All American Gun and Western Collectible Show is just what the name implies. 180 tables of everything that relates to guns as well as hunting equipment. knives, cowboy gear, saddles, blankets, spurs, western relics, Indian artifacts, jewelry, coins and much much more. For more info, call 575-257-617.
September 4-6: Graham Brothers: Billy's Sports Bar & Grill - Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 7-11pm For more info, call (575) 378-4431.
September 6: All American Futurity Ruidoso Downs: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack presents the world’s richest Quarter Horse race - a $2 million purse! Racing begins at noon. For more info, call Track, 575-378-4431.
September 6: Carrizozo Labor Day Street Fair: The event will be held at McDonald Park, located on the south end of Central Boulevard in Carrizozo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. after the Street Fair parade down historic 12th Street. The Parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. The serious purpose behind the festivities is to raise funds for scholarships presented to Carrizozo students pursuing higher education. Immediately following the parade, the 17th Annual Street Fair will start with lively music by Paul Pino & the Tone Daddies. Additional music will be provided later in the day by local band No One Cares (except us!). For more info, call J'Lane Zamora at 575-648-2802. Website
September 6: All American Futurity Final: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. For more info, call 575-378-4140.
September 10-12: Chiller Classic Fast Pitch: Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Girls 16 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under, and 8 & under. For more info, call 575-257-5030. Email
September 11: Run For the Beach : Midtown Ruidoso. Breast cancer Education, Awareness, Cure, & Hope. Run will be held in Midtown Ruidoso. Proceeds from the race are used to defray mammogram costs & expenses for the residents of Lincoln County. Email
September 11: Graham Brothers: Billy's Sports Bar & Grill - Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 7-11pm For more info, call (575) 378-4431.
September 11-12: Eleventh Annual Arts in the Orchard: Lincoln, NM. 10-5. Arts, crafts, music & more at the monument visitors center (mile-marker 97.5) on Hwy 380. Enter the apple pie or fruit-of-the-orchard contest, check out a magic show & listen to local musicians! For more info, call 1-800-653-6460 .
September 12: Expo Fiesta Mexicana: Ruidoso Convention Center. From Noon til 10 pm. Bring your family and friends. Lots of fun! Mariachi music, Pinatas, Mexican Food, Local and International handicrafts, Folklorico Dance, Raffles and much more. For more info, call 575-257-9965 .
September 15-17: Doug Bass Memorial Partnership: Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club. Two man partnership. $375 per player entry includes lunches, tee prizes, players pool, & carts. Deadline October 13th, 5pm. Two man golf tournament. This tournament is held at Cree Meadows Country Club, The Links at Sierra Blanca, and the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Cree Meadows does offer a discounted practice round for $14.00 cart fee per player. For more info, call Melissa at 575-257-5815.
September 15-19: 40th Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally : Ruidoso Downs Sports Theater Complex, 3/4 miles east of the racetrack entrance . For more info, call 800-452-8045, 575-257-8696. Video
September 17-19: Stormy Edwards Partnership: Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club. Two man partnership. $330 per player entry includes breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday, tee prizes, lunches, players pool, & carts. Entry Deadline September 15th, 5pm. Two man golf tournament. The players are flighted based on how they played last year or the handicap turned in to the committee, low man handicap prevails. Friday players play Scramble, Saturday and Sunday are best ball. Practice rounds are on Thursday the 16th for a $14.00 cart fee per person. For more info, call Melissa at 575-257-5815.
September 18: Blue Oyster Cult: Performing Live at Billy the Kid Casino and Ruidoso Downs Race Track. 6pm-8pm For more info, call 575-378-4140.
September 18: Burnin Bridges Band: Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 6pm-8pm & 10pm to midnight For more info, call (575) 378-4431 .
September 25: 4th Annual Tour de Ruidoso: White Mountain Sports Complex. Beginning at 8 a.m. The Start/Finish Line for all events is the Recreation Area parking lot by the soccer field east of the Links at Sierra Blanca (access off Hull Rd.) Three events to choose from; Century Ride (100 miles), 100K (62 miles), and the Flat-20 Miler. This fundraiser is to benefit the Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice Foundation, providing end of life care for Lincoln County Residents. For more info, call 575-258-0028.
September 25: Noisy River Band: Billy's Sports Bar & Grill - Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 7-11pm For more info, call (575) 378-4431 .

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October 2010
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October 1: CW Ayon One Man Blues Band: Billy's Sports Bar & Grill - Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 7-11pm For more info, call (575) 378-4431 .
October 1-3: Ruidoso Fall Mountain Brawl Baseball: Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd. Boys 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under, and 8 & under. For more info, call 575-257-5030.
October 2: Trinity Site Tour : Trinity Site, NM. Only possible twice a year (First Saturday of April and October). For more info, call 575-437-6120. Email
October 2: Sam I Am Band - Funk & Soul Dance Band: Billy's Sports Bar & Grill - Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 7-11pm For more info, call (575) 378-4431 .
October 2-3: Aspenfest Weekend: Ruidoso Area. Parade through midtown Sat. 10 a.m. from the corner of Sudderth & Mechem to 700 block of Sudderth. Arts & crafts at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-5. 27th Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, on Sunday the Ruidoso Chili Society Pod Chili Cook-Off,Championship BBQ coincides with the Chili Cook-Off this year, Rod Run Car Show, (Sat, 8-4, free admission). Both take place at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. For more info, call Rick Thomas (Chili cookoff) 336-8399, Bonnie Richa. Email Website
October 3: Carrizozo Cider Festival: Music in the Park presents the Carrizozo Cider Festival on Historic 12th Street. Live music, kid activities, food and fun. Sunday, Noon to 4pm. For more info, call Elaine 575-648-2757. Email Website
October 7-10: Tribute to the American Cowboy: The Quarters. Midtown Ruidoso. For more info, call 575-257-9535.
October 8-10: 21st Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium : Ruidoso Downs Racetrack . Cowboy poets, musicians, chuckwagon cooks/craftsmen and Larry Gatlin and the Texas Playboys on Friday for the dance. Admission on Sunday is free! For more info, call Sunny 378-4431. Email Video
October 8-10: Cowboy Symposium Performers: Billy's Sports Bar & Grill - Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino. 7-11pm For more info, call (575) 378-4431 .
October 16: Ruidoso Mountain High Fly In: Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. Raptor F-22 & German Air Force Tornado scheduled to be on display Saturday. High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force WWII-6 Texan providing flights for the public. Flour Bombing Target Contest. Aircraft judging. High and Low Speed Cross Country Air Race. Spot Landing Competition. Young Eagles Flights for kids. Flag Ceremony. Pancake Breakfast Sunday. Hamburger and hot dog dinner Saturday. Live music. For more info, call Dieter Gerthe 575-336-8111. Email Website
October 16: Pine Top Car Club Show and Mountain High Fly In: Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. This year the Car Show will be combined with the Fly-In on October 16th. For more info, call 575-257-4966. Website
October 16-17: High Rolls Apple Festival: Community Center. (East of the US 82 Tunnel, follow the signs and traffic control personnel.) Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 9-4. Local and other apples, and apple products, over 60 artists and crafts vendors. Food, drinks and activities. Admission and parking are free. Photo Album
October 16: Ski Run Road Challenge: Ski Run Road, Hwy 532. SE New Mexico high altitude challenge with a 2660 feet of elevation gain!!!' A 12 mile foot race, on Highway 532 starting at Eagle Creek Sports Complex (7296 ft.) and finishing at Ski Apache (9770 ft). Registration at the following website. For more info, call 257-9507 0r 575-937-7106. Email Website
October 23: 4th Burro Serenade Sale: Gallery 408 Carrizozo, NM . Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. Noon to 5 p.m. Burros go on sale through Nov. 3rd. For more info, call 575-648-2598 .
October 24: 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Event: ENMU Ceramics Department will be hosting the 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Event to be held on Sunday, October 24th, 4-7PM at the college. Tickets will be $15.00. Ticket holders will be able to choose a ceramic bowl from ones created by local potters, dine on soup, bread, dessert and drink. There will be music and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit THE NEST. For more info, call Judy Pekelsma 575-257-2120.
October 30: Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. For more info, call 575 258-4250. Email
October 31: On Stage for Murder: A murder-mystery lunch. It’s a deadly Halloween being served up on the stage of the Spencer Theater…. (albeit with a playful ending). The Spencer Theater’s Murder Mystery Lunch will be an interactive party within a party and a drama within a drama. Join in the fun and awaken your inner sleuth! Sunday, October 31 at 1:30 p.m., $39 For more info, call (888) 818-7872. Website

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November 2010
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November 6: Fall E-Waste Event IGA Lawrence Brothers Parking Lot.: This event provides people with the opportunity to properly dispose of electronic items, including computer hardware, printers, telephones, cell phones, radios & TV's, small appliances, and many other items. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more info, call 575-378-4697. Website
November 6-7: 22nd Annual Antique & Collectible Show: Alamogordo Civic Center. Don't miss this show known for quality, quantity and diversity. There is a wonderful selection of glassware, pottery, furniture, toys, coins, Victorian, country and primitive items for sale. Admission is free. Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 10-4 For more info, call April R. Parsons 575-437-6304.
November 12-14: Annual Christmas Jubilee: Convention Center. Shop ‘til you drop and bring the kids for a visit with Santa. Hrs: Fri. Noon-6, Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 11-4 Admission only $1! And children under 12 Free. *FOL Opening Event. For more info, call Bev Reynolds: 336-8206 or Linda McLaughlin: 575-33. Website
November 20-21: Western Frontier Mountain Gun Show Ruidoso: Presented by the Ruidoso Evening Lions Club. At the Ruidoso Convention Center. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more info, call 575-258-5445.
November 25: Ski Apache Opening Day: For ski conditions cal 575-464-4321. For more info, call 575-464-3600. Video
November 26: Annual Lighting of the Village: Ruidoso. Walk through Midtown at dusk to view the lighting of the Midtown Merchant Shops and Light Poles down the street. Festival of Light Event For more info, call 575-257-7395. Website
November 26-28: Walk Through Bethlehem: Cancelled for 2010 but will be back in 2011. Angus Church of the Nazarene. Interactive walk through a recreated village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s Birth. Cast of over 60 live actors plus real animals. You are encouraged to talk with the actors about the times they portray. Beginning at 6pm. 45 minutes presentation. Reservations recommend. *FOL event. For more info, call 575-336-8032. Website
November 27-28: Mescalero Arts & Crafts Show: Inn of the Mountain Gods. 10 am to 6 pm both days. Visitors can enjoy arts and crafts made by local artists. Great for holiday gifts! For more info, call 1-877-277-4577.

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December 2010
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December 2: Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting: Schoolhouse Park. 6 p.m. Join the Village of Ruidoso in their annual lighting of the Yule Log. Free admission. Santa and cookies will be there, of course. Festival of Lights Event. For more info, call 1-888-71-LIGHTS. Website
December 4: Parade of Lights Midtown Ruidoso: Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights Electric Light parade starts at 5:30 pm from the corner of Sudderth/Mechem, through Midtown, down to the Chamber of Commerce. For more info, call 575-257-7395. Email Website
December 11: Cowboy Christmas Ball: Mountain Annie's. Dinner 6 p.m. Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys from 8-11 p.m. Sponsored by The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse. Tickets from any Posse member or Village Ace Hardware For more info, call 575- 257-7982 .
December 18: The Nutcracker Spencer Theater.: 2 & 7 pm. Tickets are $28. Starring more that 50 Ruidoso-area dancers ages 4 and up, the two-act ballet classic is under the atistic direction of Deborah Rogers, a former professional dancer with several Houston companies. RDE's Nutcracker features delightful choreography, lavish costumes and sweet scenery that never fails to impress. For more info, call 1-888-818-7872 . Website
December 18: Ski Apache Torch Light Parade Ski Apache: A native drum will begin playing at 5 p.m., and the Parade is at 6. Veteran skiers and their lighted torches will ski down the mountain. Assorted snacks and refreshments will be available. Free admission! Spectators are encouraged to be there by 5:45. For more info, call 1-888-71-LIGHTS.
December 24: Christmas Eve Mass St. Eleanor Catholic Church: Mass is at the Ruidoso Convention Center at 6 pm. For more info, call 575-257-2330.
December 24: Christmas Program First Baptist Church: The time for the Christmas Eve Service is to be announced. For more info, call 575-257-2081 .
December 24: Carrizozo Christmas Eve Celebration: Carrizozo, NM Starts at dusk. Luminarias, open-house at some businesses. For more info, call Carrizozo Chamber 575-648-2732 .
December 24: Luminarias Historic Lincoln: Lincoln. Traditional lighting of luminarias along Hwy 380 at dusk. For more info, call Sherry, 575-653-4680.
December 25: Christmas Day Mass St Eleanor Catholic Church: Time to be announced. 120 Junction Rd. For more info, call 575-257-2330.
December 31: New Years Eve Celebration: No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, NM. Live music from 8 pm to 1 am. The 'Country Charm' Roswell Band will perform. For more info, call 575-648-558.
December 31: New Year's Eve Party: The Lodge at Cloudcroft. Adult New Year's Gala at the Lodge Pavilion. Reservations required. For more info, call 800-395-6343.

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