The neighborhood
Your guide to living in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.
Ruidoso Downs is the valley town that keeps the whole area running: the racetrack, the highway, and the Rio Ruidoso all pass through it, and the resort town every visitor knows is ten minutes up the road. From Ladera, the everyday errands stay short and the mountain stays in view.
Healthcare
- Lincoln County Medical Center Full-service hospital, a few minutes down Sudderth Drive
- Walgreens Pharmacy on Sudderth Drive near the highway junction
- Grocery-store pharmacies Inside Walmart and Albertsons Market
Groceries & Shopping
- Walmart Supercenter Right in Ruidoso Downs on US-70, minutes from home
- Albertsons Market Full grocery on Mechem Drive in Ruidoso
- Midtown Ruidoso Shops and restaurants along Sudderth Drive, about ten minutes up the canyon
Schools
- Sierra Vista Primary School Grades PK-5, in the attendance zone
- Ruidoso Middle School Grades 6-8 on the Warrior Drive campus
- Ruidoso High School Grades 9-12, about a five-minute drive
Mountains & the River
- Rio Ruidoso The river the valley is named for runs right through town
- Lincoln National Forest Pine trails and picnic country a short drive in any direction
- Free Spirits at Noisy Water Monumental bronze horses beside the racetrack, free to visit
Good to Know
- Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino Home of the All American Futurity every Labor Day, minutes away
- US-70 A straight run west toward Tularosa and east toward Roswell
- Jobs in the valley The racetrack, Midtown shops, and lodging keep the area working year-round
Distances and services change from time to time. Call our office and we will gladly describe what daily life is like from Ladera.
Affordable Apartments · Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Come see it for yourself.
The best way to know if Ladera feels like home is to visit. Call us and we will answer your questions and set up a tour.