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Introduction to Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, New Mexico is 92 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico and 118 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The population of the village is 7,698.
Ruidoso History
The village of Ruidoso gets its name from the Rio Ruidoso, or the noisy river. Located on the eastern slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, the village was formerly known as Dowling’s Mill. Soon after its establishment, Ruidoso became a popular mountain resort town due to the alpine scenery of the region. The area was originally inhabited by the Apache Indians.
Ruidoso and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Ruidoso
Ruidoso offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Those interested in the area's history should visit the Fort Stanton Museum, the Hubbard Museum of the American West and the Ruidoso River Museum. One can also visit the Spencer Theater of Performing Arts, which offers live performances along with guided tours of its galleries. Local festivals include the Ruidoso Art Festival and the Mountain of Blues Festival.
Ruidoso Transportation
The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport is nearby.
Ruidoso Higher Education
Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Campus is the local institute of higher education. Other institutes near Ruidoso include New Mexico State University, El Paso Community College, New Mexico State University-Dona Anna and the University of Texas at El Paso.
Ruidoso strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
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