<Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> ruidoso-nm.gov </Td> </Tr> <P> Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest . The population was 8,029 at the 2010 census . The city of Ruidoso Downs and the unincorporated area of Alto are suburbs of Ruidoso, and contribute to the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area's population of 21,223 . </P> <P> A mountain resort town, Ruidoso lies in the Sierra Blanca mountain range of south - central New Mexico, where it merges with the Sacramento Mountains to the south . Ruidoso is a resort community close to the slopes of Ski Apache, the Mescalero Apache Tribe - owned ski resort on Sierra Blanca, a 12,000 - foot (3,700 m) mountain . The tribe also operates the Inn of the Mountain Gods resort in the area, which includes a casino, hotel, and golf course . Ruidoso is the largest community in Lincoln County, and serves as the regional economic hub . </P> <P> As of 2010, Ruidoso is the fourth - fastest growing city in New Mexico, after Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Las Cruces . Massive investment has poured into the town from many developers . Major projects including large housing subdivisions, condos, and retail establishments have altered the face of the once "sleepy mountain community ." As a result, the village is contending with serious questions about the adequacy of the local water supply and zoning enforcement . Like many small communities that have been recently' discovered', there is an ongoing debate about how best to plan for additional growth . </P>

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