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Ruidoso’s spectacular mountains makes it the locale for all sorts of outdoor fun and activities. But, we also like to create our own diversions such as annual traditions ranging from Aspenfest to the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium to the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally.

What’s going down in Ruidoso:

February 16: mARTi-Gras: Ruidoso Convention Center. 6-11 pm. Gumbo contest, and Costume contest. Admission $10, children under age 13 are $8. More Info: 575-257-7272.
March 14-16: Mountain Living Home & Garden Show: Convention Center. Over 200 experts & retailers demonstrate new products and ideas! Hours: Fri 1-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4. Admission $5 adults, free admission to children under 12 when accompanied by an adult. Info: Trish, 575-336-9171 or nmmtnliving.com
March 22: Easter Egg Hunt: Cedar Creek Park, 10:30am sharp! This fun annual event is always held the Saturday before Easter: Have your kids (age 1-10) 'hunt' for over 5,000 eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny & Smokey Bear. Fire engine rides, refreshments & lots of prizes. For more info, call 575-257-5030.
March 29: Parsons Dance Company: Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Hwy 220 in Alto, 8pm. One of the world's great modern dance companies and the cutting-edge leader in contemporary American dance; tickets $36 and $39. Info: Spencer Box Office, 575-336-4800 or spencertheater.com
April 25-27: 2nd Annual Ruidoso Kite Festival: Corner of Hull and White Mountain, near Kidz Konnection Park. The Ruidoso Parks and Rec Dept and WeCree8 join forces to present this 2nd Annual event. Join us for a wild and brilliant display of kites; bring your own, or buy one here! Hours: Fri: 1-7pm, Sat: 9am – 6pm; Admission $2 adults, $1 to children 12 and under. Donations are welcome; organizers are in need of additional tents, canopies and chairs for this event. Info: Joan at WeeCree8, 575-257-5575.
May 3: 2nd Annual Sprint Triathlon: Ruidoso Athletic Club (The RAC) and Wingfield Park on Center Street, 8am. This 1st Annual heart-pumping event is sure to become a classic: course includes a 500 meter swim, 10 mile bike race and a 3.1-mile Run. Entry Fees TBA; proceeds benefit S.E.R.G. (Special Events Resource Group), which provides educational scholarships for the youth of Lincoln County. Sponsors welcome! Info: Linda or Devin, 575-257-4900
May 15-18: Aspencash Motorcycle Rally: Ruidoso Convention Center. Info: 800-452-8045 or 575-378-4140 info@motorcyclerally.com motorcyclerally.com
May 22: 12th Annual Cree Meadows Golf Tournament: Cree Meadows CC, Country Club Dr, 12:30pm shot-gun start time. $80 fee per person includes gren fees, golf cart, dinner and entertainment; proceeds benefit Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Ruidoso. Info: Pro Shop, 575-257-4750
May 23: Opening Day – Flying J Ranch: Hwy 48, Alto. The Flying J Ranch Chuckwagon Supper & Western Show kicks off another exciting summer season tonight! Performances will be held every night (except Sunday) through September 3rd, then Saturday nights (only) through October 14th thereafter. Gates open at 6pm; Info, Reservations: 888-458-3595, 575-336-4330 or visit www.flyingjranch.com
May 23: Opening Day – Ruidoso Downs Racetrack: The Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino kick off horseracing season today, which runs through Labor Day, September 1st with the running of the world's richest Quarter Horse race, the All-American Futurity! Live racing will take place every Thursday through Sunday, beginning at 1pm, except on holiday weekends, when the horses will run Friday through Monday; Free admission in Grandstand area. For more info, call 575-378-4140 or visit www.ruidosodownsracing.com/page4.html

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