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The Ruidoso Art Festival is in its 55th year and is a perfect reason in the perfect season for artists, art lovers and collectors to escape to the mountains! This event draws 5,000 people over the 3-day period and is held the fourth weekend in July each year. Featuring the works of Artists from a variety of art disciplines, it is an event not to be missed! We hope you will consider participating in this outstanding art show.
Nestled in the cool mountain pines of southern New Mexico, in Lincoln County, Ruidoso offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of our hectic lives. Our beautiful alpine setting is surrounded by over one million acres of wilderness and national forest. Ruidoso's cool, mild summer creates an irresistible atmosphere and draws thousands of visitors wanting to escape the hotter climates.
Lincoln County, New Mexico is home to The Mescalero Apache Native American Tribe (owners of the beautiful Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino and Ski Apache Ski Resort), Historical Fort Stanton (one time housed the Buffalo Soldiers of the Civil War Era), Smokey Bear Historical Park and Museum (where the famed bear is buried) as well as Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid; (much of that history is located in the historical town of Lincoln, NM). Rich in history coupled with wonderfully diverse cultures, Ruidoso, New Mexico is truly one of the best places to be!
Vist RuidosoNow.com for more information.
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