Southeastern New Mexico
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1. Hubbard Museum of the American West
The museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, houses the Anne C. Stradling Collection of more than 10,000 artworks and objects related to the horse—paintings, drawings, and bronzes by master artists; saddles from Mexico, China, and the Pony Express; carriages and wagons; a horse-drawn grain thresher; and clothing worn by Native Americans and cowboys. An indoor children's exhibit offers kids the chance to climb and touch an adobe home, a tepee, a wagon, as well as lots of other hands-on activities.
26301 U.S. 70, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, 88346, USA575-378–4142Sight Details
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2. Mescalero Apache Reservation
The bordering Ruidoso to the west, is inhabited by more than 3,000 Mescalero Apache, most of whom work for the tribal government or for the tribally owned Inn of the Mountain Gods, one of the state's most elegant resorts and a major destination for visitors from all over the country and Mexico. Also on the reservation are a general store, a trading post, and a museum where a 12-minute video about life on the reservation is screened. Regular talks are also given on the history and culture of the Mescalero Apache. There are campsites here (with hook-ups at Silver and Eagle lakes only) and picnic areas. The July 4th weekend dances, which include a rodeo, powwow, and demonstration dances of young women going through puberty rites, are open to the public.
106 Central Mescalero Ave., Mescalero, New Mexico, 88340, USA575-671–4494Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Reservation and tribal museum weekdays 8–4:30 -
3. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino
The self-proclaimed home of the world's richest quarter-horse race, has a fabulous mountain vista as the setting for cheering the ponies. On Labor Day the track is the site of the All-American Quarter Horse Futurity, with a total purse of as much as $3 million. Revenues from the Billy the Kid Casino, which has some 300 slot machines, funds the races. Casino gambling allowed at horse-racing tracks is credited with reviving the sport in New Mexico by attracting quality horses and competition. The casino is decorated with murals suggesting nearby historic Lincoln, where Billy the Kid once hung out. The facility offers year-round, full-card simulcasting from the nation's largest tracks.
26225 U.S. 70, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, 88346, USA575-378–4431Sight Details
Rate Includes: Racetrack open seating is free, reserved seating $5 and up; Turf Club $10, higher on special weekends, Racing late May–early Sept., Thurs.–Sun. and Mon. holidays, post time 1 pm. Casino Sat.–Thurs. 11–11, Fri. noon–midnight -
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