The neighborhood
Your guide to living in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Ruidoso is a village in the pines at nearly 7,000 feet, small enough that errands take minutes and cool enough that summer is the season everyone else drives up for. La Tierra was built inside the village on purpose, so the hospital, the grocery store, and Midtown all stay close.
Healthcare
- Lincoln County Medical Center Full-service hospital on Sudderth Drive, minutes away
- Clinics & family practices Several in the village, a short drive from the community
- Pharmacies Walgreens and the Albertsons Market pharmacy nearby
Groceries & Shopping
- Albertsons Market Full grocery store with a pharmacy, on Mechem Drive
- Walmart Supercenter Groceries and more, a short drive east in Ruidoso Downs
- Midtown on Sudderth Drive The village's walkable stretch of shops, restaurants, and galleries
Transportation
- Z-Trans public transit Low-cost bus service around Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs
- NM-48 & US-70 Easy connections to Alamogordo, Roswell, and beyond
Parks & Leisure
- Wingfield Park Village park with walking paths, close to the community
- Grindstone Lake Lakeside trails and fishing in the pines
- Ruidoso Public Library Books, programs, and events for the village
- Ruidoso Community Center Classes, meals, and programs for older adults. Ask our office what is on this month.
Faith Communities
- Churches of many denominations Congregations of all sizes across the village
Good to Know
- ENMU-Ruidoso Community college classes and lifelong-learning programs
- Ruidoso Downs Race Track Summer horse racing just east of the village
- Sierra Blanca & Ski Apache The peak above the village, with skiing in winter and cool air all summer
Distances and services change from time to time. Call our office and we will gladly describe what daily life is like from La Tierra.
Senior Apartments · Ruidoso, New Mexico · 55+
Come see it for yourself.
The best way to know if La Tierra feels like home is to visit. Call us and we will answer your questions and set up a tour.