June 29, 2026 (Ruidoso, NM) — Visitors are invited to explore the history of Ruidoso and New Mexico through a unique collection of historic maps now on display at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum. Lines Across the Land: Maps of… “Lines Across the Land: Maps of Ruidoso and New Mexico” Now on Display at Wingfield Heritage House Museum
1951 9/21/51 Ruidoso’s first street markers were installed in what was described as an “impressive ceremony.” The Ruidoso Business and Professional Women’s Club had started the drive to install 500 markers for streets, homes and businesses. Ida Bloodworth, president of… Way Back When: September 2026
1951 8/24/51 In what was described as “one of the biggest real estate transactions made in Ruidoso in several years,” the Navajo Lodge was sold to Carl DeBord. The lodge was started in 1924 by Edith and Bob Boyce as… Way Back When: August 2026
1951 7/13/51 Governor Edwin Mechem was in town to dedicate the Ruidoso Airport and the newly-paved section of Alto Road that went to the airport. More than 2,000 people attended the airport opening ceremony and barbecue. Pilot Ralph Brown cut… Way Back When: July 2026
June 24, 2026 (Ruidoso, NM) — The Ruidoso Wingfield Heritage House Museum has made more than 2,700 historic photographs from the Carmon Phillips Collection available through its online collections database, providing residents, researchers, historians, and visitors with a remarkable visual… Thousands of Historic Carmon Phillips Photographs Now Available Through Wingfield Heritage House Museum Online Collections
1951 6/22/1951: “Local Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Residents” Village Marshall Frank Barajas warned locals that he would start enforcing the 25 mph speed limit. “We can’t expect our guests to observe the law if we don’t set the right… Way Back When: June 2026
June 15, 2026 (Ruidoso, NM) — The Wingfield Heritage House Museum is exploring a new Scrapbooking Workshop Series that combines creativity, storytelling, and local history through fun, hands-on experiences designed for participants of all skill levels. Tentatively planned as a… Wingfield Heritage House Museum Exploring New Scrapbooking Workshop Series
On May 8, 2026, second graders at Sierra Vista Primary school in Ruidoso participated in the Wingfield Heritage House Museum’s first annual Archaeology Field Day. Museum educator, Joely Trujillo worked with second grade teacher Ysabel Nygren to organize the event.… Archaeology Field Day
1951 5/18/51 In the column “Canyon Echoes,” which documented the comings and goings of Ruidoso residents, it was noted that “Mayor Ike Wingfield went to Roswell to get some parts for his lawn mower.” A celebration of the fortieth wedding… Way Back When: May 2026
1951 4/20/51 In a Ruidoso News editorial, publisher and editor Lloyd Bloodworth wrote, “It looks like at long last the Alto road will be paved at least to the airport. I am of the opinion that more gasoline has been… Way Back When: April 2026