It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The countdown begins in Ruidoso, and there’s plenty to do while you’re waiting…
November 26: Ski Apache Opens, weather permitting. Visit www.skiapache.com
November 27:Â Annual Lighting of the Village, Midtown Ruidoso. Visit www.ruidosofol.org
November 27-29 and December 4-6: Walk through Bethlehem at Church of the Nazarene. 6 p.m. except December 5 matinee 2 p.m. only (reservations required). Visit www.ruidosofol.org
November 30- December 4:Â Gingerbread House Competition, Inn of the Mountain of Gods. Call 888-324-0348
December 3: Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting, Schoolhouse Park, Ruidoso, 6 p.m. Visit www.ruidosofol.org
December 4- 6 and December 11- 13:Â Lincoln County Community Theater:Â A Christmas Story, Ruidoso School Performing Arts Center. Times vary. Call 1-888-71-LIGHTS
December 5: Parade of Lights, Midtown Ruidoso, 5:30 p.m.
December 6: Annual ENMU-Ruidoso Community Choir Christmas Concert, Spencer Theater. 4-6 p.m.
December 19:Â Ski Apache Torch Light Parade, Ski Apache. 5-8 p.m.
Vera Cruz Mountain Ranch is only 22 miles north of Ruidoso!