| Ruidoso, New Mexico is often thought of as a | | | | most Southern point of the Rocky Mountains. Tall |
| smaller and quieter Santa Fe or Taos, but, in fact | | | | Ponderosa Pines, cool streams and rivers, |
| it is a very vibrant community of 9000 souls | | | | abundant wildlife and a very temperate climate |
| almost all of whom touch or are touched by the | | | | create an environment conducive to the creative. |
| arts in one way or another. Art walks, Art Tours, | | | | The Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts is |
| Art Loops, Art Festivals and Gallery Showings are | | | | responsible for much of the recent success the |
| just some of the regular cultural events occuring | | | | area has enjoyed in it's pursuit of artistic |
| in Ruidoso. Gordon Snidow lives here as does | | | | recognition under the direction of Kathy |
| Michael Hurd and they do so because Ruidoso has | | | | Alexander. Kathy is very approachable and is a |
| so much to offer in natural beauty, tranquil | | | | great contact for anyone wishing to visit Ruidoso |
| settings, easy life style and inspiration at every | | | | with Art in mind.Kathy and the Arts Council are |
| turn. It is no surprise that the Arts have made | | | | working diligently to energize individual Artists and |
| such an impact on this area as it has on our | | | | help them to explore the Southwestern |
| Northern cousins, Santa Fe and Taos.The culture | | | | perspective. If you are looking for an interesting |
| of New Mexico almost insists that one reflect on | | | | and beautifully unique destination in which to |
| the wonders of the region and express the joy | | | | immerse yourself in the pleasure of the Arts then |
| and facination derived from the experience. | | | | you will find Ruidoso to be a hidden gem in the |
| Ruidoso enjoys a breathtaking panorama as it | | | | Art world. |
| rests at the foot of Mount Sierra Blanca, the | | | | |