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Ruidoso named one in Top 10 Cultural Scenes by USA Today
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The village of Ruidoso was ranked fourth in USA Today's Top 10 Small Town Cultural Scenes. This was part of the website's annual reader's choice awards. The awards highlight travel and dining destinations each year across the country. A group of editors evaluate nominations to select a final set that are then voted on by the public.
Ruidoso Manager Ron Sena agrees to apology for ethics violation
On April 9 the New Mexico Ethics Commission announced it entered an agreement with Village of Ruidoso Manager Ron Sena after he reportedly breached state ethics laws. Sena allegedly texted fellow employees between March 8 and March 12 to support Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford's bid for election to the State Senate, and used a village vehicle to distribute flyers promoting the campaign, according to a news release from the State Ethics Commission.
Matthew McConaughey films in Ruidoso for new movie 'The Lost Bus'
Residents of Ruidoso are still starstruck after the quiet village was turned into a big-box movie set, with actor Matthew McConaughey as the star. Onlookers watched in excitement as a yellow school bus cruised around town, including in the heart of Midtown, a tourist-favored area. McConaughey, a Texas native, was captured in several videos and photos at the wheel.
The next chapter: Nate Poss to take over nascent athletic program at ENMU-Ruidoso
The next chapter of Nate Poss' fascinating life is going to be unlike anything before it. UTEP's former director of football operations is going to be the coordinator of athletics for Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso, which until Poss was hired last week, didn't have an athletic department. ...
Brush fire at the Village of Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. — A brush fire started at the Village of Ruidoso on Tuesday, April 16. The village reported it around 5:40 p.m. A Ruidoso official wrote an update on Tuesday evening saying the fire crews were able to stop the flames. The fire was reported to be .25 acres, according to the Village of Ruidoso.
FBI: Mescalero Man Gets 15 Years For Abusing Child
ALBUQUERQUE — A federal judge handed down a 15-year prison sentence to a Mescalero man for sexually abusing a 13-year-old child. At the time of the incident, Dexter Whiskers, 45, an enrolled member of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a corrections officer.
Baseball Recap: Ruidoso's loss ends five-game winning streak at home
If Ruidoso was feeling good off their 15-5 takedown of Tularosa last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Ruidoso Warriors fell victim to a rough 17-3 defeat at the hands of the New Mexico Military Institute Colts on Tuesday. It was the first time this season that Ruidoso let down their fans at home.
BLM proposing fee increase for Three River Petroglyph Site in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — If you enjoy hiking and taking photos at one of the Southwest’s hidden treasures, you may have to pay more. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Office is seeking public input on a proposal to increase fees at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in Southern New Mexico. The […]
Softball Game Recap: East Mountain Timberwolves vs. Ruidoso Warriors
East Mountain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. Their tough 17-2 defeat to the Ruidoso Warriors might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to East Mountain of the 17-16 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
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