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‘Way Back When: 25, 50, and 75 Years Ago

The Wingfield Heritage House Museum contributes each month to the Ruidoso News with a “Way Back When” article. These articles look back on the headlines that were featured in the newspaper in the past. Our latest contributions are below.

WBW: April 2026

1951 4/20/51  In a Ruidoso News editorial, publisher and editor Lloyd Bloodworth wrote, “It loo…

WBW: March 2026

1951 3/9/51  A pair of unusual travellers passed through Ruidoso. Julia St. Clair and her nine-…

WBW: February 2026

1951 2/10/51 The Village water department reminded residents that thawing of frozen water pipes was …

WBW: January 2026

1951 1/5/51 Ruidoso volunteer firemen held their annual open house in the new recreation room at the…