1. At the time of the 1878-79 Lincoln County War, Ruidoso was just one building, Dowlin’s Mill; owner Paul Dowlin was shot dead in front of it in 1877. While it is no longer open to the public, the mill is located on Ruidoso’s main drag, Sudderth Drive. 2. The Ruidoso River Museum boasts the largest collection of Lincoln County War artifacts in the world, along with items from the Titanic and prehistoric artifacts. Kiddies might dig the outdoors “Alien Experience.” 3. For a good st


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