High On A Mountain

4.717 acres, Outstanding and incredible panoramic views, perfect building site for a getaway mountain dream home or permanent retirement home. Wildlife to enjoy. Gorgeous homes surround the area. View captures the Lake at the Inn of Mountain Gods, Grindstone Lake and Sierra Blanca. All city utilities including water, sewer, natural gas, electric, telephone & natural gas, electric, telephone & cable. Partially cleared. Land 4.717 acres with natural vegetation and mountain grasses. Improvements Partially cleared and great building sites Recreation Experience the thrill of racing down 8,900 feet on the Wind Rider Zip line at Ski Apache, which is one of the longest ziplines in the world. Additionally, in the summer the ski resort is transformed into a mountain biking mecca. For the less adventurous travelers, win big at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track, or place your bets at the casinos Inn of the Mountain Gods, Billy the Kid Casino, and Casino Apache. You can stroll the streets of Ruidoso while seeking out those unique finds in the Midtown shopping district or take home a piece of local history when you visit one of the many antique and Native American shops that offer rare cultural pieces. Take time to browse local art galleries and attend world-class performances at the famous Spencer Theater of the Performing Arts. Ruidoso, NM is a popular tourist destination in the Sacramento Mountains with some of the best weather for year-round golf. There are several golf courses in and near Ruidoso, offering different styles and challenges. Some of the notable courses arethe Inn of the Mountain Gods, the Links of Sierra Blanca, Cree Meadows, and the Country club courses at Alto Lakes, Kokopeli, The Outlaw at Lincoln Hills, and Rainmakers. The Links of Sierra Blanca is a Scottish links style course designed by Senior Tour player Jim Colbert13. The Inn of the Mountain Gods has a national reputation for its strategic design and scenic views. Cree Meadows and The Links of Sierra Blanca are public courses, while the others are private or semi-private. Agriculture Lincoln County New Mexico is known for several large cattle ranches and recreational hunting ranches in the surrounding area. Region & Climate Ruidoso, New Mexico gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year.The US average is 38 inches of rain peryear. Ruidoso averages 28 inches of snow per year.The US average is 28 inches of snow peryear. On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in Ruidoso.The US average is 205 sunny days. Ruidoso is in southern Lincoln County, with elevations ranging from 6,400 feet (2,000 m) at the villages southeast corner in the valley of the Rio Ruidoso up to over 7,700 feet (2,300 m) at the villages northern end near Alto. History A History of Ruidoso White Mountain, or Sierra Blanca, is a long time landmark for travelers. As southern New Mexicos highest peak, it soars almost 12,000 feet. The headwaters of the Rio Ruidoso, Rio Tularosa, and Rio Bonito all spring from its heights. The Apache consider it sacred. During a turbulent storm at this special place, White Painted Woman gave birth, and all life began. The warriors hunted antelope and deer. The women prepared meat and skins, and gathered plants, fruits, roots, nuts and seeds. One of their staple foods was from the Mescal plant, so the Spanish called them Mescalero. The nomadic Mescalero were skilled warriors that raided settlers and defended territory. Their famous leaders include Geronimo, Mangas Coloradas, Victorio, Lozen and Cochise.The Mescalero Apache Reservationwas established in 1873. The Spanish brought ranching and farming to this area. Captain Saturnino Baca sponsored the bill that created Lincoln County in 1869. At his request, the county was named for the recently assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. At that time, Placita del Rio Bonito became the county seat, and its name was changed to Lincoln, NM. Juan Patron was also an agent of change to the area. His Catholic education made him a teacher. His place in history allied him with Alexander McSween in the Lincoln County War. In 1878, he was elected Speaker of the NM House of Representatives. Six years later, he died in a gunfight. The Lincoln County War of 1878 ended in the Five Day Battle. It occurred in the middle of Lincoln and hurled the notorious Billy the Kid to fame. The War centered on the McSween-Tunstall and the Murphy-Dolan competition for government contracts. More generally some say it was a war between the Freemasons and the Irish Catholics. Ironically, the local Hispanics loved Billy. Sure, he was a quick-tempered cattle rustler, but he spoke their language, and he stood up against Anglo oppression. He fought on McSweens side, largely due to the murder of rancher John Tunstall. South of Lincoln, along the eastern foothills of White Mountain, retired army Captain Paul Dowlin was buildingDowlins Millwhere the Carrizo Creek and Rio Ruidoso merge. He had served at nearby Fort Stanton (one of the government contracts mentioned above). The Mill was also a general store, dance hall, and moonshine supply. San Patricio, NM (in the Hondo Valley) was originally known as Ruidoso. In 1875, its name was changed in honor of a Catholic priests patron saint. Early Hispanos used the term Ruidoso to describe a noisy creek. Todays Ruidoso grew up around Dowlins Mill. Will Dowlin survived his brother, after an employee shot Captain Paul dead. By 1885, with a general store, blacksmith, post office, cabins along the Rio Ruidoso, and proximity to the Chisum Trail . . . Ruidoso, NM was born. The Wingfield family operated a dairy and early post office. By 1914, cabins were being built in Upper Canyon. At Cedar Creek in 1935, a ski area opened on a sloping meadow. By 1947, a race track was opened at Hollywood Park. Visitors played golf in the Gateway area. Finally, in 1963 the Mescalero Apaches purchased the ski area now known asSki Apache. The Billy the Kid Scenic Byway is a great opportunity to explore our history. Its visitor center is located in Ruidoso Downs. Visit the Museum of the American Horse and the museums in Lincoln and Fort Stanton. Stop in Capitan to learn about Smokey Bear and the Capitan Mountains named for Saturnino Baca. Visit White Oaks and Carrizozo for a taste of history and artists community. Explore our history and become a part of it. Location The closest major airport to Ruidoso, NM isRoswell International Air Center (ROW), which is 78 miles from the center of Ruidoso, NM. Other nearby airports include AlamogordoWhite Sands Regional Airport (ALM), which is about 39 miles from Ruidoso, and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM), which is about 107 miles from Ruidoso23. El Paso International Airport (ELP) is about 114 miles from Ruidoso. There are no direct flights to Ruidoso, but you can take a bus from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Ruidoso in around 8h 21