Ample parking available. There were even a few spots available in the shade of trees. Location is…read moreclose to town, so it is worth stopping by to get a free map of the trails. We spoke to the ranger, a middle-aged man, very fit, with chiseled facial features and a snarky attitude. Upon inquiring about some shorter, less challenging trails, his response was, "Well all of our trails are pretty much moderate to difficult. This isn't like walking in the mall in Houston". Right, thanks for that tidbit of useless information. How about the next time one of the hundred tourists with Texas plates strolls through the door, you give them a free map and point out the legend on the separate flyer that rates each trail by difficulty and mileage, and wave them off with a, "Good day!" The park service definitely doesn't pay him for his great customer service skills, but thank you to Ranger Rick...or maybe Ranger Dick for at least handing us the free map so we could be on our way on some of those "mall in Houston" hikes.

Went here for a map and they were super helpful! The Ranger even gave my son some fun Smokey the…read moreBear goodies!

Super little town. We're staying in an RV park here for a couple of months, actually trying to find…read moreproperty to purchase here. Everywhere we go, the people are super nice, very friendly and really eager to help in any way.

My family and I recently purchased a home in Ruidoso and have started living here part time. We…read moreheard from one of the other locals about a Friday morning breakfast from 8-9:30 for only $1, so we figured we would check it out. For only a $1, we had super low expectations, but were actually blown away! We were served a homestyle breakfast which included scrambled eggs, hash browns, ham slices, toast with all the fixings, and even fresh apples! Coffee and water are included or you can pay an extra $.50 for orange juice. We will be making this a regular tradition and likely donating a little extra to keep this program alive and well. They had oldies music playing in the background as well. We were told that earlier in the morning they had pancakes and beans as well, so now we'll make more of an effort to arrive earlier. The community center staff are very friendly and welcoming and I was impressed with all the various offerings they have, including an American Mahjong group which I will most definitely be joining.

My brother and his wife got married here last December. It was a really large place and perfect for…read morethe ceremony and dancing and the reception afterwards. There was a really large kitchen that made it easier to serve the delicious food that had been prepared by the bride's mother, brother and friends.

This lovely park is located just off US-70 in the wonderful village of Tularosa, at the foothills…read moreof the Sacramento Mountains. I had actually gotten a little lost and passed by here looking for a library that was not to be found. The park has open space with grass for sports, a tennis court, a pretty rad looking skate park (do the kids still say "rad"?), benches, picnic tables and a large structure that is the Tularosa Community Center. It was secured this afternoon so I didn't get a chance to see the inside. It's super hot here and there is not a tremendous amount of shade. [Review 17467 overall - 77 in New Mexico - 985 of 2022.]

A fun spot to come visit, with hike-able mountains near by, that overlook the Lincoln National…read moreForest You go up about 3 hills Murals painted throughout the area Can get to the last hilltop in about an hour if you're not stopping too long Was worth the visit, but there's only so many circles with dots in the middle that I can have fun admiring in a hike

This certainly isn't for everyone, but if you like outdoors and hiking, check this out. Certainly…read moregrab a bottle of water and the sunscreen. The views of the surrounding areas at the top of the hills is impressive. BTW, shout out to the worker who suggested we stop at The Owl in San Antonio, NM. Thank you!

Went to Lincoln County where Billy the kid was held awaiting hanging for the killing of sheriff…read moreBrady. Sheriff Pat garret goes out of town on business and Billy the kid makes his escape while Deputy Olinger was across the street feeding some of the prisoners. Billy talked Deputy Bell into taking him to the privy (outhouse) to relieve himself. They are not sure if a gun was left in there by one of his friends or if he over powered bell on the way up the stairs getting his gun. Bell was shot in the stairwell, then retreats out the back door and falls dead. Bob hearing the shot rushes to the courthouse thinking Bell had shot Billy but what he doesn't know is at this point Billy has broken into the armory and grabbed Bob's own shot gun, runs to the window as Bob is running up. Catches Bob's attention and as he looks up Billy blasts him with his own shotgun and kills him instantly. He then grabs a horse and heads out of town. Lots of history in this town. All events started over a merchant war. Tunstall came from England and opened a beef outfit and a store while Murphy and Dolan also had a beef outfit and a store. Tunstall is killed over this and Billy made war. Great place to see. Great visit!

The best place to stay in an RV. It was heaven for me! This is nature at its best. From the flora…read moreand fauna, to the animals around (horses, birds, elks, etc) and most especially - the night skies! A much deserved perfect 5 stars. Unforgettably memorable.

DEFINITELY A MUST SEE! Brad took me to this amazing spot on top of the mountain above the clouds!…read moreAbsolutely breathtaking! 360 degrees of unobstructed views. You will need to drive 5 miles up the mountain to reach the top and by the way this is on a dirt road. We made it in a car so just be extra careful and you should be just fine. You will feel on top of the world!

Knowledgeable staff. Quick, fast, and worth the money for 0-5 minute wait! Also, the waiting room…read morewas spacious and comfortable with a big window.

This is the first time I have ever been to a DMV office that was so courteous, but professional…read more and friendly. I had 4 vehicles that had to be transferred to New Mexico plates. They were happy to help us. This to me reflects on their office and the Village of Ruidoso. Thank you to the staff. Karen Mcbride