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The Inn of the Mountain Gods is a luxury
resort with casino gaming, world-class golf
course, fine dining and a host of other
activities. The inn is located on the Mescalero
Apache Reservation.Take U.S. Highway 70 south of Ruidoso and watch for the turn-off..
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Ski Apache
offers New Mexico's largest lift capacity, more than 54 trails and some of the best warm-weather skiing in the country. It is located on the north ridge of spectacular Sierra Blanca Peak, and is open from Thanksgiving through Easter. Take U.S. Highway 48 north from Ruidoso and turn left on Ski Run Road. |
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Bonito Lake is a beautiful man-made lake, well stocked during fishing season and surrounded by hiking trails and camping areas. Take NM Hwy. 48 north from Ruidoso. Turn left on NM Hwy. 37, go 1-1/2 miles to a "Y" in the road and take the left leg to Bonito Dam and the lake.
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Nogal is an early New Mexico
mining town, now home to a growing
Art community. Atop the hill, just
north of town, is one of the most
spectacular views in this part of
the state. Take NM Hwy. 48 north
from Ruidoso, then follow Hwy. 37 to Nogal. |
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Carrizozo is the seat of
Lincoln County. It was established
in 1898 by the El Paso and
Northeastern Railway as a supply
center. West of town, the Valley of
Fires State Park is a 1,000 year old
lava flow, well worth the visit.
South of Carrizozo on NM Hwy. 54 is
the Three Rivers Petroglyph National
Recreation Site. To reach Carrizozo,
continue through Nogal on Hwy 37,
then west on Hwy. 380.
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White Oaks, in the 1880s and 90s,
became one of the "belles" of the
territory. Driven by gold mining, at its
peak, it boasted 4,000 residents, four
newspapers, two hotels, three churches,
a planing mill, a bank and assorted saloons and gambling houses. Today local residents are restoring old buildings and promoting tourist trade. Take U.S. Hwy. 25 three miles north of Carrizozo, then east nine miles on NM Hwy. 349. |
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Ancho is home to the My House of Old Things museum, located in the town's former railroad depot. Go north on U.S. Hwy. 25 from Carrizozo and take the Ancho turnoff east. |
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Corona, the northern most community in Lincoln County, is a ranch and rail town surrounded by great sheep and cattle ranches.
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