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MARCH 2010

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Thursday, March 11th - Taco dinner & Karaoke with DJ Pete at Cree Meadows Country Club from 6:30 p.m. 'til the partiers poop out..

Thursday, March 11th - Aaron Lewis of Staind, in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. The lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the post-grunge group Staind, Aaron Lewis, will be performing live at Inn of the Mountain Gods! Known for two of Stand’s popular singles, “Outside” and “It’s Been Awhile”, the songwriter has been nominated for three Grammys. Tickets on sale now.

Thursday, March 11th through Sunday, March 21st - The Mixx Band performs at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 11th through Saturday, March 14th - DJ Ray Ray provides the music at The Quarters in Midtown Ruidoso from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Friday, March 12th & Saturday, March 13th - Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell's Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. 

Friday, March 12th & Saturday, March 13th - Mike Sujka performs in Wendell's Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m..

Friday, March 12th - Blake Martin performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem Drive from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday, March 12th - Terry Bullard performs at Cree Meadows Golf & Country Club from 7:00 p.m. to close.

Friday, March 12th & Saturday, March 13th - The Riversong Ramblers perform at Mountain Annie's Supper Club on Sudderth Drive in Uptown Ruidoso. Dine at 7:00 p.m. Dancing starts at 8:00 p.m. For information call 575-257-7982.

Friday, March 12th Saturday, March 13th - Flo Mocean with DJ Marcos Flores at Club 49 inside Casino Apache from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Friday, March 12th  - Music and Video with DJ Mike at Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Saturday, March 13th  through  Sunday, March 28th - Pillows Funtracker at 101 Carrizo Canyon Road is every day from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Spring Break. The facility includes 3 different age appropriate Go Kart Tracks, an  18 Hole Miniature Golf Course, the Bumper Boat Lagoon, the Giant Mountain Maze, a four person Climbing Wall, a Huge Game Room and much more.

Saturday, March 13th  - Cabaret at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. “Wilkommen” and join the cast of characters of 1929 Berlin at the infamous cabaret, the Kit Kat Club. Taking place on the eve of Nazism with a crumbling Germany all around, Cabaret tells the story of the young singer Sally Bowles, a middle-class lass from Chelsea, London, as she struggles her best to live the thrillingly decadent life which the city is supposed to offer. Into her orbit comes Cliff Bradshaw, a young American writer, and Sally soon joins him in the boarding house run by Fraulein Schneider. Their fellow lodgers include the cheerful whore, Fraulein Kost, and the gentle, graying fruiterer Herr Schultz. As the clouds gather, Sally, now pregnant by Cliff, is still determined to show the world what a good time she is having and she will not (or cannot) hear the terrifying noises of Nazism around her. But others can…. This hit musical includes some of the most outstanding songs in Broadway history, including It Couldn’t Please Me More, Wilkommen, Cabaret, Don’t Tell Mama and Two Ladies – and distinctive dancing. (Please note: Cabaret features adult content.) Tickets are $69 and $66.

Sunday, March 14th - Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time begins.

Sunday, March 14th - Junior Golf Scramble at Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club. The Ruidoso Junior Golf Association in partners with the Ruidoso Golf Teams will be hosting the first of six Scrambles at Cree Meadows Golf Course. Scramble begins at 1:00 pm. Registration starts Feb 15th. More Info: Cree Meadows 575-257-5815   

Sunday, March 14th - Homegrown performs for Blues and BBQ at The Quarters in Midtown Ruidoso from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 15th & Tuesday, March 15th - Karaoke with DJ Pete at The Quarters in Midtown Ruidoso from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Cash prizes and lots of fun. 

Tuesday, March 16th - ALTRUSA Club meets at 12:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount located at 121 Mescalero Trail. For information call Sue at 258-4851.

Wednesday, March 17th through Saturday, March 20th - DJ Ray Ray provides the music at The Quarters in Midtown Ruidoso from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 18th - Business After Hours at Pizza Hut #2 on Mechem Drive from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 21st - Mountain Living Home & Garden Show at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Over 200 experts & retailers demonstrate new products & ideas! Hours: Fri 1:00-6:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. More Info: Trish, 575-653-4882. 

Saturday, March 20th - American Legion Jerome D. Klein Post 79 meets at the American Legion Post on Spring Street in Ruidoso Downs at 11:00 a.m. For information call 257-6757.

Saturday, March 20th - The Archeology of Ancient New Mexico at the Hubbard Museum of the American West in Ruidoso Downs. Dr. Phillip Shelley will make the presentation at 2:00 pm.  More Info: 575-378-4142.

Sunday, March 21st - Junior Golf Scramble at Kokopelli Country Club. This is the second Junior Golf Scramble. It begins at 1:00 p.m. Registration starts Feb. 15th.  More Info: Cree Meadows 575-257-5815 or Kokopelli Golf Shop 336-1818 

Monday, March 22nd - The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County will have the March meeting at Noon at Cree Meadows Country Club  It is a lunch buffet for $11.50.  The speaker will be Doug Turner who is running for Governor. Please R.S.V.P.  Please RSVP to Karen Clontz at 336-1360

Tuesday, March 23rd - The Writers’ Association meets at the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts at 1712 Sudderth for mutual critiquing and encouragement. For workshop reservations or more information about the group, call Zanna at 973-2404.

Thursday, March 25th - The Doobie Brothers in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Voca Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and has sold over 30 million albums in the United States. Tickets on sale now CLICK HERE.

Saturday, March 27th - Until the Violence Stops - a VDay documentary.  At ENMU-R, Room 103 at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Free, donations accepted.  This is part of the awareness campaign to Stop the Violence against Women and Girls, supporting:  Center of Protective Environment Inc., Lincoln County Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Response Team, N.M. Organization against Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and the Luna Project for Girls.For more information contact Lori at 575-336-1812 or Click here to email

Saturday, March 27th - Gallery opening gala in Carrizozo. Twelfth Street in Carrizozo continues to bloom and explode with new energy and businesses.  In addition to the established Antique Gallery 401 and Gallery 408 two new Galleries open March 27th; Carrizozo Clay and Malkerson Modern Art Gallery.  The Opening Night event starts at 5:00 p.m.  Enjoy a cello and flute ensemble with light appetizers at Malkerson Modern Art Gallery and dessert at Carrizozo Clay. Malkerson Modern Art Gallery presents a rich collection of paintings, prints, sculpture, photography and wearable art.  At this time, the Gallery is featuring the artist Kathleen Nash.  Collage on paper with mixed media and gold leaf patterns describe her artworks referencing travels to Venice.  Kathleen, from Minneapolis, Minnesota is the current Artist in Resident at the Studios in Carrizozo. At Carrizozo Clay you will discover sculpture and pottery from the functional to the magical.  Come browse the works of:  Roy Brown, Wanda Dent, Jerrold Flores, Connie Gardiner, Ivy Heymann, Joyce Hastings, Tasha Oliver, Lisa Maue, Nancy Philips and Charlene Willis.

Sunday, March 28th - Junior Golf Scramble at The Links at Sierra Blanca. 3rd Junior Golf Scramble. Begins at 1 pm. Registration begins Feb 15th. Call Cree Meadows for registration. More Info: Cree Meadows 575-257-5815 or Links at Sierra Blanca 258-5330 

APRIL 2010

Wednesday, April 1st - Bonito Lake, Westlake Campground Open More Info: 439-4240 or 336-4157 

Saturday, April 3rd - Trinity Site Tour Trinity Site. Only possible twice a year (First Saturday of April and October). Free admission, no reservations necessary. Caravan will depart from Tularosa HS on the west side of the athletic field at 8 am. Line-up will begin at 7:15, return arrival at 2 pm.  More Info: 575-437-6120  E-mail:pmd@alamogordo.com.

Sunday, April 4th - Easter.

Sunday, April 4th - Outdoor Easter Sunrise Services at 2 Rivers Park (behind Ruidoso Visitors Center, 720 Sudderth). Service provided by Community United Methodist Church. 6:30 a.m. More Info: 575-257-4170.

Sunday, April 4th - Easter Sunday Worship with an Easter Egg Hunt at First Christian Church. Easter Sunday Worship is at 10:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn is planned for young children during morning worship.  More Info: 258-4250.

Thursday, April 8th - Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. The Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra is a joyful and high-powered return to the golden age of radio broadcasts from starlit ballrooms. Packed with elegant musicianship, panache and humor, this will be a sentimental journey into one of those stellar evenings of long ago when glamour was king and big bands ruled the airwaves. The 13-piece Mark Ferguson Orchestra is showcased with solos and entertaining choreography in performance of such 1940’s classics as Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Stardust, In the Mood, And the Angels Sing … along with a few surprises and novelties. True to the period, The Big Band Broadcast features slick arrangements, gorgeous costuming and entertainingly “vital” commercial spots from vintage sponsors. Visit the Big Band Broadcast site here. Sponsored in part by Fran Redinger. Tickets are $59 and $56.

Sunday, April 11th - Junior Golf Scramble at Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club. 4th of six scrambles. Event starts at 1:00 p.m. Registration starts Feb 15th. Call Cree Meadows to sign up. More Info: Cree Meadows 575-257-5815 or Alto Lakes Country Club 336-4232.

Thursday, April 15th - Golf Course Opens at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Discounts are available for seniors and military personnel. More Info: 575-464-7941.

Friday, April 16th - Creedence Clearwater Revisited performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. Formed in 1995 by former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford, the group now performs up to 100 shows per year playing Creedence Clearwater Revival hits. Tickets on sale now CLICK HERE..

Saturday, April 17th - The Vagina Monologues at Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10, This is a Stop the Violence fundraiser supporting HEAL, COPE, Lincoln County Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Response Team, N.M. Organization against Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault Nures Examiners and the Luna Project for Girls.

Sunday, April 18th - Junior Golf Scramble at Rainmakers Golf Club. 5th of six scrambles. Event will start at 1:00 p.m. Registration starts Feb 15th. Call Cree Meadows to register. More Info: Cree Meadows 575-257-5815 or Rainmakers 336-4653.

Friday, April 23rd through  Sunday, April 25th - 4th Annual Ruidoso Kite Festival in the field behind Kidz Connection Park at Hull and White Mountain . The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department and WeeCree8 say "GO FLY A KITE!" Bring your own or buy one at the event. Info: Joan at WeeCree8, 575-257-5575.  

Saturday, April 24th - Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Community Cleanup & Bank Challenge XIII at Schoolhouse Park. Register at Schoolhouse Park 8 - 8:30 am. Gloves, trash bags & t-shirts provided. Lunch, refreshments, door prizes for volunteers. April is Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Month. Roll-Off provided for debris (behind swimming pool at Schoolhouse Park). Please No Construction Material. Free Compost for home use in gardens and tree wells available at White Mt. Sports Complex. More Info: 575-257-5030.

Sunday, April 25th - Junior Golf Scramble at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Final scramble. Event starts at 1:00 p.m. Registration starts Feb 15th. Call Cree Meadows to register.  More Info: Cree Meadows 575-257-5815 or Inn of the Mountain Gods 464-7941 .

Sunday, April 25th - The Legendary Drifters at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. Shimmy, croon and shake with The Legendary Drifters, the doo-wop/rhythm & blues vocal group of lore. Through its various incarnations, this historic 1950’s vocal group managed to set musical trends and give the public 13 chart hits, most of which are legendary recordings today. Geared up for their appearance at the acoustically supreme Spencer, the Legendary Drifters will serenade patrons with such hits as There Goes My Baby, Under The Boardwalk, Up On The Roof, On Broadway, This Magic Moment, Please Stay, (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay and Some Kind of Wonderful among other Drifters’ classics. Tickets are $59 and $56.

MAY 2010

Saturday, May 1st - Annual Fundraiser for Ruidoso Hospice at The Flying J Ranch. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. $25 for adults and $15 for Children (12 and under).  Admission includes an Old West Gunfight  at 6:30 p.m., Chuck Wagon Supper at 7:00 p.m., The 'Flying J Wranglers' Stage Show at 8:20 p.m., and a silent auction from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tickets available at:  Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, Prestige Cabinets, The Wild Herb Market and Ruidoso Home Care.  Proceeds will go to the Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice Foundation to assist Lincoln County residents with end of life care. More Info: Nancy Lee 575-258-0028  

Thursday May, 6th - MAW Golf Tournament at The Links at Sierra Blanca.  The tournament will be a 4 Person Scramble with a Shotgun Start at 9:30 a.m. Active Duty and Retired Military $35, Civilians $75. 

Thursday May, 6th - Gabriel Iglesais performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 7th & Saturday May, 8th - Smokey Bear Days in Capitan. Friday noon to dusk.  Arts and Crafts Marketplace. Friday night free DJ and Karaoke contest. Saturday parade at 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., The event includes fire prevention and educational booths, free live music, a street dance, visits from Smokey Bear throughout the event and at the cutting of his birthday cake during the street dance. There is also a vendor’s marketplace, fun and education for the kids, chainsaw carving contest, auction of Smokey Bear memorabilia and much more. 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Free Street Dance at Smokey Bear Historic Park.  More Info: Cheryl Barnett 575-354-2273. 

Friday, May 7th - MAW Convoy arrives at the "Y" at approximately 11:50 a.m.  Visitors are encouraged to place themselves along the convoy route to welcome the military.  Components of the convoy will be arriving from Fort Bliss, White Sands Missile Range and New Mexico National Guard.  Vets on motorcycles will be escorting the convoy.  Good places to observe will be along Highway 70 near Beall's and K-Bob's to the entrance of Ruidoso Downs Race Track.  Arrival of the convoy is scheduled at the Race Track infield for 12:00 Noon.

Saturday May, 8th - MAW Ceremony and Reception. There will be three General Officer speakers at MAW 2010, one being MAW's newest Board Member, Brigadier General Jack R. Fox. Major General Jerry Grizzle, NMMI, will present awards to the Essay Writing Contest winners.  There will be a contest for the oldest veteran from each branch of service.  The MAW Ceremony will be on the field at 9:00 AM Saturday.  The MAW Reception will be held in the Turf Club Saturday, 2:00 PM.  For the first time, MAW is opening the Reception to the public to the first 100 guests with advanced reservation at $10. Major General Kenneth Montoya will be the keynote speaker and will acknowledge the MAW Wounded Warriors and POWMaggie Trujillo

Saturday May, 8th - The 44th Army Band Ensemble will be in concert from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Ruidoso Downs Race Track Grandstands.  This performance is FREE to the public. The 44th Army Band is the "Musical Military Ambassador" to the State of New Mexico. Their roots can be traced back to the "New Mexico Volunteers" and they have served during significant periods of the nation’s history, most notably during World War II as the 200th Coast Artillery Band.  On April 9th of 1942 they were surrendered to the Japanese and forced to march in Corregidor and on the Bataan Peninsula thus earning their name "The Battling Bastards of Bataan."  The unit was deactivated in the 60's and remained inactive until the late 70's when they returned as the 44th Army Band under the command of Chief Warrant Officer Paul Tafoya.

Sunday May, 9th - Heart performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 20th through Sunday, May 23rd - AspenCash Motorcycle Rally. Open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday.

Friday May, 28th - Opening day at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Live horse racing Thursday through Sunday through Labor Day.

Saturday May, 29th - 4th Annual Ruidoso Sprint Triathalon at the Ruidoso Athletic Club. Body markings from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. in Wingfield Park. Start time depends on group. Click here for details. Click here for course map.

Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day.

JUNE 2010

Saturday, June 7th - - Mountain of Blues 12th Annual Festival at Wingfield Park in midtown Ruidoso.

Friday, June 18th through Sunday, June 20th - Spring Fling Rod Run & Car Show at Wingfield Park in mid-town Ruidoso. More Info: Detective Doug Babcock, 505-336-8451.

Saturday, June 19th - 2010 Summer Celebration at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino. Escape to the cool pines of Ruidoso for this 1 day event on June 19th. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Ruidoso Downs Race Track for this outdoor festival which will include horse racing, live music, assorted vendors with quality food, merchandise, service, theater, dance and arts and crafts. The festival is free to the public all day.  The Summer Celebration hours are 11:00 a.m. -.7 p.m.. Starting at 11:00 a.m. – The Mescalero Drummers and Dancers are opening the festival. With 4 stages, enjoy local favorites Los Mustangs, Cowboy Mafia, Tomas Vigil, dancers, puppets, and many other surprises. Horse racing starts at noon. After the free walk-around festival closes, the evening highlight will be the Latin Rock sounds of Grammy nominated, Del Castillo.  The concert pricing is only $10. Tickets are now on sale at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 720 Sudderth Drive , Ruidoso. For vendor applications, event schedule or volunteer opportunities contact   Kathy Alexander at 575-257-7395 or kathy@ruidosonow.com

Thursday, June 24th - George Jones in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

July 2010

August 2010

Saturday, August 14th - Annual Butterfly Release at White Mountain Meadows Pavilion, off Gavilan Canyon Rd. , near the Hull Rd. intersection. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  $12 per Monarch Butterfly.  Butterflies will be distributed at 11:00 a.m.  To ensure their safety, all unclaimed butterflies will be released by 12:45 pm. This fundraiser is to benefit the Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice Foundation, providing end of life care for Lincoln County Residents. More Info: Nancy Lee 575-258-0028.

September 2010

September 25th - 4th Annual Tour de Ruidoso  at the White Mountain Sports Complex, beginning at 8:00 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. More Info: 575-258-0028  Web: www.active.com

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