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Registration is now open for 2026 Spring Youth Soccer with Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. Sign up by March 1. The $70 fee includes league play, with tryouts on March 3, first practice March 16, and first game March 23. Register online or call 575-257-5030 for details.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Spring Co-Ed Volleyball season with Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. The registration deadline is April 6, with a $40 fee per participant. The first practice begins April 12. Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog under the Activities & Programs tab or call 575-257-5030 for details.
Train for a rewarding summer job as a certified lifeguard. Ruidoso Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross offer Spring Break Lifeguard Training March 9–13, 2026, from 8 AM–5 PM at the Horton Complex Conference Room. Open to ages 16+. Learn lifesaving skills and get job-ready for summer. Contact: 575-257-5030 ext. 1204; Email: ulrichsiebertz@ruidoso-nm.gov. Registration URL: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog/item/8010/346329/4078627
Did you hear the good news? The popular outdoor ice rink at Wingfield Park returns for the 2025-2026 winter season. Time to lace up your skates! Opening day is Saturday, November 29, 2025. A visitor Day Pass is $20, with a $20 season pass for Ruidoso residents. Here’s everything you need to know.
Registration is now open for Ruidoso’s Adult Co-Ed Flag Football League! Open to ages 18+, the 6-week season welcomes both walk-on players and full teams. It’s a great way to stay active and enjoy some friendly competition. Sign up today under the Activities & Programs tab at: https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
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Train for a rewarding summer job as a certified lifeguard. Ruidoso Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross offer Spring Break Lifeguard Training March 9–13, 2026, from 8 AM–5 PM at the Horton Complex Conference Room. Open to ages 16+. Learn lifesaving skills and get job-ready for summer.
Discover the Heart of Ruidoso at Midtown Market. Shop local every Saturday, June through October, from 9 am to 1 pm at Country Club Park in Midtown Ruidoso. Enjoy fresh New Mexico produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and regional wines in a lively, community-driven atmosphere. With special events all season, it’s a favorite stop for both locals and visitors.
Ruidoso hosts the XTERRA World Championship October 8–11, 2026, marking XTERRA’s 30th anniversary. Elite athletes compete across high-altitude swim, bike, and trail run courses set around Grindstone Lake, while visitors enjoy race-week excitement, cool October weather, and Ruidoso’s distinctive mountain-town charm.
