October 2010

1st, 2nd & 3rd—Ruidoso Fall Mountain Brawl Baseball Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd..
Boys 14 & under, 12 & under, 10 & under, and 8 & under. More Info: 575-257-5030  Web: www.usssa.com

2nd & 3rd—River Rendevous Outdoor Fair Chartreuse Moose.
Across from the tennis courts on Sudderth Dr. Arts, Crafts, & Food. More Info: 505-990-3550 

2nd—A Celebration of Jazz, Our American Art Form Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
Crystal Lobby Gumbo Buffet at 5, $20. $39 & $36 for the performances.  Rossano Sportiello, Solo Pianist at 7 p.m. Intermission Cabaret jazz entertainment with the Rebecca Kilgore Quartet at 8:10 p.m. Sportiello joins the Quartet at 9:10 p.m. for the finale. More Info: 1-888- 818-7872   Web: www.spencertheater.com

2nd—Farmer's Market 115 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan, NM.
9 to 11 a.m. More Info: 575-653-4980  Web: www.FarmersMarketsNM.org

2nd—Trinity Site Tour Trinity Site, NM.
Only possible twice a year (First Saturday of April and October). More Info: 575-437-6120  E-mail: pmd@alamogordo.com 

2nd & 3rd—Aspenfest Weekend Ruidoso Area.
Parade through midtown Sat. 10 a.m. from the corner of Sudderth & Mechem to 700 block of Sudderth. Arts & crafts at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-5. 27th Annual New Mexico State Open Chili Cook-Off on Saturday,  on Sunday the Ruidoso Chili Society Pod Chili Cook-Off,Championship BBQ coincides with the Chili Cook-Off this year, Rod Run Car Show, (Sat, 8-4, free admission). Both take place at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.  More Info:  Rick Thomas (Chili cookoff) 336-8399, Bonnie Richardson (Arts & Crafts) 378-4661, Ron Duscha (Car show) 915-598-0621,& Kathy (Parade) 575-257-7395  E-mail: kathy@ruidosonow.com  Web: www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest/

3rd—Ruidoso Service Clubs Golf Scramble The Links at Sierra Blanca.
9am. Shotgun start. Four Person Best Ball. $70 per person or $280 per team. This tournament benefits Lincoln County scholarship and youth activities. More Info: Kitty Callender 575-258-1345 or 575-937-7911 

3rd—Carrizozo Cider Festival Historic 12th St. in Carrizozo, NM.
Artists, vendors, live music, kid's activities, food and fun.  More Info: Elaine: 575-648-2757 or Barbara: 575-648-2279  E-mail: ebrannen@gmail.com  Web: www.carrizozomusic.org

4th - 29th—Altrusa Mamograms Appointments are being accepted starting September 20th.  Women ages 30-64 can make appointments for mammograms. Mammograms are $55 for a routine screening. Participants cannot have not had any augmentations and must either live in Lincoln County or have a doctor in Lincoln County. More Info: Terri Trotter: 575-258-4615 

6th—Farmer's Market SBS Woodshavings, Glencoe, NM.
27489 Hwy 70, Glencoe, NM. 9-11 am.  More Info: 575-653-4980  Web: www.FarmersMarketsNM.org

7th—STYX Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino.
8 pm. Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company (to name only a few), two more studio  albums and no end in sight, STYX continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time. More Info: 575-464-7777  Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com

7th - 10th—Tribute to the American Cowboy  The Quarters .
Midtown Ruidoso.  More Info: 575-257-9535 

8th, 9th, & 10th—21st Annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Ruidoso Downs Racetrack .
Cowboy poets, musicians, chuckwagon cooks/craftsmen and Larry Gatlin and the Texas Playboys on Friday for the dance. Admission on Sunday is free!  More Info: Sunny 378-4431  E-mail: info@cowboysymposium.org  Web: www.cowboysymposium.org

9th—Kids Rodeo Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium.
Sponsored by the Lincoln County Sheriffs Posse. Rodeo is free and is for children ages 5-12. Registration is from 9:30 to 11:30 am and the rodeo starts at Noon.  More Info: Patti 575-937-2304 

11th—Benise - The Spanish Guitar Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
7 p.m. $69 & $66. The enchanted Spanish Guitar becomes a treasure chest of inspiration and propels Benise into his roll as troubadour for the ages. His masterful playing speaks ardently for anyone who has ever lost something dear to them.  Brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces accompany the stories that were sealed inside this magical instrument. The Spanish Guitar includes traditional flamenco dancers, Broadway dancers, soloists, breathtaking couture fashion.  More Info: 1-888- 818-7872  Web: www.spencertheater.com

13th—Vince Gill Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino.
8 pm. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Gill has sold more than 26 million albums, and has won 18 CMA Awards and 19 Grammys.  More Info: 575-464-7777  Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com

15th & 16th—MAW Heroes Weekend  Ruidoso.
MAW Heroes Weekend is a two day weekend event for the troops and their families, during which time there will be no tasks and no orders. The idea is to offer as many complimentary  rooms as possible, on a first come - first served basis, and when those comp'd rooms are exhausted, the troops are encouraged to book their own lodging online. More Info: 575-336-2828  Web: www.ruidosomilitarydiscounts.com

15th, 16th, & 17th—Doug Bass Memorial Partnership  Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club.
Two man partnership. $375 per player entry includes lunches, tee prizes, players pool, & carts. Deadline October 13th, 5pm. Two man golf tournament. This tournament is held at Cree  Meadows Country Club, The Links at Sierra Blanca, and the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Cree Meadows does offer a discounted practice round for $14.00 cart fee per player.  More Info:  Melissa at 575-257-5815  Web: www.playcreemeadows.com/golf/proto/playcreemeadows/tournaments/tournaments.htm

15th & 16th—Ruidoso Oktoberfest Convention Center.
5 pm - 11 pm on Friday and Noon til 11 pm on Saturday. Enjoy German music with live bands, food, beers, wine, arts/crafts, dancing, a special Kinderhall & lots of family fun.  More Info: 575-257-6171   Web: www.trekwest.com/oktoberfest

16th—Ski Run Road Challenge Ski Run Road, Hwy 532.
SE New Mexico high altitude challenge with a 2660 feet of elevation gain!!!" A 12 mile foot race, on Highway 532 starting at Eagle Creek Sports Complex (7296 ft.) and finishing at Ski Apache (9770 ft). Registration at the following website. More Info: 257-9507 0r 575-937-7106  E-mail: srrcruidoso@hotmail.com  Web: www.skirunroadchallenge.com

16th & 17th—High Rolls Apple Festival Community Center.
(East of the US 82 Tunnel, follow the signs and traffic control personnel.) Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 9-4. Local and other apples, and apple products, over 60 artists and crafts vendors. Food, drinks and activities. Admission and parking are free.   Web: www.hrmplions.com

16th—Pine Top Car Club Show Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.
This year the Car Show will be combined with the Fly-In on October 16th.  More Info: Denise Dean, President 575-257-4966  E-mail: pinetopcarclub@yahoo  Web: www.pinetopcarclub.com

16th—Ruidoso Mountain High Fly In Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.
Raptor F-22 & German Air Force Tornado scheduled to be on display Saturday. High Sky Wing Commemorative Air Force WWII-6 Texan providing flights for the public. Flour Bombing Target Contest. Aircraft judging. High and Low Speed Cross  Country Air Race. Spot Landing Competition. Young Eagles Flights for kids. Flag Ceremony. Pancake Breakfast Sunday. Hamburger and hot dog dinner Saturday. Live music.  More Info: 575-336-8111  E-mail: FlyIn@Ruidoso.net  Web: www.Ruidoso.net/FlyIn

24th—2nd Annual Empty Bowls Event ENMU Ruidoso.
4-7PM at the college. Tickets will be $15.00. Ticket holders will be able to choose a ceramic bowl from ones created by local potters, dine on soup, bread, dessert and drink. There will be music and a silent auction.  Tickets can be bought at ENMU Ruidoso Campus. This is a student-community-service event to benefit the Nest...organized by the Fine Arts Dept. Ceramics Club and the Culinary Arts Dpt. More Info: 575-258-2120 ext. 328  Web: www.heal-inc.org

30th—6th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Rd..
Free admission. 9-4. Indoor and outdoor booths, featuring jewelry, pottery, wood carvings, arts and crafts, baked goods and more.  More Info: 575-258-4250 

31st—Halloween at the Park Smokey Bear Historical Park, Capitan.
From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. For all ages. Games, prizes, candy and the Haunted Forest. Presented by the Capitan Women's Club, D.A.R.E., Smokey Bear's Hometown Association and State Forestry. Bring your flashlight and camera! More Info: 575-354-2748 

31st—On Stage for Murder: A murder-mystery lunch Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
1:30 p.m., $39. It’s a deadly Halloween being served up on the stage of the Spencer Theater…. (albeit with a playful ending). Serving up a delightful way to play on a spooky day, the Spencer Theater invites you to its very first Murder Mystery Luncheon starring the Cloudcroft Mystery Theatre troupe with special guest actors from Ruidoso and Cloudcroft high schools. More Info: 1-888- 818-7872   Web: www.spencertheater.com

—ENMU-Ruidoso PTK ENMU Ruidoso.
3 pm - 5 pm in the Foyer. Paint the Pumpkin Contest. First 15 kids will receive a free pumpkin to decorate or bring your own! Candy will be available for trick or treaters.  For a small fee take home a picture of your child and their pumpkin masterpiece. More Info: 257-2120 ext. 390 

—Nob Hill Fall Family Fun Fest Ruidoso Convention Center.
3 to 6 pm. Bring the whole family for some Halloween fun. Assorted booths, food, haunted house and more. Free admission. Booth tickets 5 for $1.  More Info: 257-9041 

—Trick or Treat in Midtown Midtown, Ruidoso.
3 pm til 5 pm. Dress in your scariest costume and have a good time trick or treating in Midtown! More Info: Harold Oakes: 257-4001  E-mail: theboss@ruidosotoday.com  Web: www.ruidosotoday.com

—Party on the Mountain Ski Apache.
All day event starting at 10 am. Food, entertainment, beer and wine tasting, local business booths, prizes, gift certificates, season passes and much more. More Info: 575-464-3604  Web: www.skiapache.com

—Rotary Enchilada Supper Ruidoso High School Cafeteria.
4:30-8 pm. $8 for Adults and $4 for Children 12 & under. Dinner: Enchiladas (beef or cheese), beans, chips, salsa, tea or water. Desserts are available for an extra price $1. New this year: Silent Auction & Raffle More Info: 257-4651 

—Contest Pow-Wow Inn of the Mountain Gods.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR. Arts and Crafts, This event will feature Native American Dancers from across North America. More Info:  575-464-7336  Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com