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Casino Resorts & Hotels in Ruidoso Current page Casino Resorts & Hotels in Ruidoso New Mexico may have travel restrictions in place, including self-quarantine, due to COVID-19. Find out more Opens in. Casino Apache, Ruidoso: Address, Casino Apache Reviews: 4/5. Absolutely love NEW MEXICO and glad I found Ruidoso. Date of experience: December 2018. Billy the Kid Casino. Adjacent to Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Billy The Kid Casino offers over 300. We're located on Highway 70 just west of Ruidoso and on the eastern edge of the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Come enjoy all your favorite games from endless slots and video poker to Blackjack, Roulette and Three-Card Poker in our non-smoking casino.
The NM Governor has implemented a complex Red/Yellow/Green county-by-county framework that will permit counties to operate under less restrictive public health measures when health metrics demonstrating the extent of the spread of the virus and test positivity within those counties are met.
Ruidoso and Lincoln County are classified as RED.
Face masks are required in public.
Remember, the Inn of the Mountain Gods and Ski Apache are not controlled by the Governor. Ski Apache info is below the Red/Yellow/Green info and it is a must-read if you plan to ski.
RED
Counties at the red level are those with a new COVID-19 case incident rate of greater than eight (8) cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period greater than 5%.
Essential Retail: 25% of maximum occupancy or 75 customers, whichever is smaller
Food & Drink Establishments: No indoor dining, outdoor dining allowed at 25% of maximum occupancy, establishments serving alcohol must close at 9:00 pm. Note: many local restaurants are doing a nice job with patio dining even when it's cold outside with heaters so plan to wear a warm coat and enjoy dinner in town.
Places of Lodging: 40% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed the NM Safe Certified program, 25% for establishments that have not completed the program, five (5) guests maximum for vacation rentals.
Essential Businesses: must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions. Note: Once you are here things feel essentially pretty darn normal in spite of all of these scary words.
Mass Gatherings Limit: five (5) persons, ten (10) vehicles. (No, this does not make sense but so little of what this governor does.)
Close-Contact Businesses: 25% of maximum occupancy or 10 customers at one time, whichever is smaller.
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: 25% of maximum occupancy
Close-Contact Recreational Facilities: remain closed.
Houses of Worship: 25% maximum occupancy. Note: God bless this country and this poor state.
All Other Businesses, Including Non-Essential Retail Stores: 25% of maximum occupancy or 75 customers at one time, whichever is smaller. Note: It's seldom to never that you will see any lines outside of any stores.
YELLOW
Counties at the yellow level are those with either a new COVID-19 case incident rate of no greater than eight (8) cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period or an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential Retail: 25% of maximum occupancy or 125 customers, whichever is smaller
Food & Drink Establishments: Indoor dining allowed at 25% of maximum occupancy, outdoor dining allowed at 75% of maximum occupancy, establishments serving alcohol must close at 10:00 pm
Places of Lodging: 60% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed the NM Safe Certified program, 25% for establishments that have not completed the program, five (5) guests maximum for vacation rentals
Essential Businesses: must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Mass Gatherings Limit: ten (10) persons, 25 vehicles
Close-Contact Businesses: 25% of maximum occupancy or 20 customers at one time, whichever is smaller
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: 25% of maximum occupancy
Close-Contact Recreational Facilities: remain closed
Houses of Worship: 25% of maximum occupancy
All Other Businesses, Including Non-Essential Retail Stores: 25% of maximum occupancy or 125 customers at one time, whichever is smaller
GREEN
Counties at the green level are those with both a new COVID-19 case incident rate of no greater than eight (8) cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential Retail: 50% of maximum occupancy or 125 customers, whichever is smaller
Food & Drink Establishments: Indoor dining allowed at 50% of maximum occupancy, outdoor dining allowed at 75% of maximum occupancy
Places of Lodging: 75% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed the NM Safe Certified program, 40% for establishments that have not completed the program, ten (10) guests maximum for vacation rentals
Essential Businesses: must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Mass Gatherings Limit: 20 persons, 100 vehicles
Close-Contact Businesses: 50% of maximum occupancy
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: 50% of maximum occupancy
Close-Contact Recreational Facilities: remain closed
Houses of Worship: 50% of maximum occupancy
All Other Businesses, Including Non-Essential Retail Stores: 50% of maximum occupancy
The county-by-county status and information will be updated every two weeks beginning Dec. 2. When a county moves to a less restrictive level, it may begin operating at that level immediately upon the update to the map. If a county moves back to a more restrictive level, it will begin operating at that level of restriction within 48 hours after the update to the map. View the map here.
It may help to look at what people are doing in town so take a look at the Midtown camera: Webcams
The 14 day quarantine order is still in effect. Please remember, the 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors does not mean you must stay here 14 days. It means that you are not supposed to be in any public setting for 14 days of the date of your arrival. Click here to see which states are restricted states. Or take my word for it...they are all restricted. Note: This quarantine order is not being enforced by any local law enforcement agency. This is a restriction and not a law.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods casino, Casino Apache and the golf course are open. The reservation is not ruled by the governor but restrictions are in place. Masks are required. Click here for details of what is open/closed at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Ski Apache opened December 17th. Do not go skiing without reading this information. Reservations and online purchase of lift tickets are required. Click here for info.Click here for reservations.
Many of the RV parks are open at least at some capacity. Hiking trails are open. Campfires are allowed. For more info about camping and hiking call the Smokey Bear Ranger Station 575-257-4095. I don't have good info on hiking or camping.
For more information visit this website, https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/coronavirus-covid-19. You may also try to call the Visitor Center at 575-257-7395. The Ruidoso.net Facebook page also has information as it comes available.
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My contact info is below. I prefer emails or texts over phone calls.
Essential Retail: 25% of maximum occupancy or 75 customers, whichever is smaller
Food & Drink Establishments: No indoor dining, outdoor dining allowed at 25% of maximum occupancy, establishments serving alcohol must close at 9:00 pm. Note: many local restaurants are doing a nice job with patio dining even when it's cold outside with heaters so plan to wear a warm coat and enjoy dinner in town.
Places of Lodging: 40% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed the NM Safe Certified program, 25% for establishments that have not completed the program, five (5) guests maximum for vacation rentals.
Essential Businesses: must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions. Note: Once you are here things feel essentially pretty darn normal in spite of all of these scary words.
Mass Gatherings Limit: five (5) persons, ten (10) vehicles. (No, this does not make sense but so little of what this governor does.)
Close-Contact Businesses: 25% of maximum occupancy or 10 customers at one time, whichever is smaller.
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: 25% of maximum occupancy
Close-Contact Recreational Facilities: remain closed.
Houses of Worship: 25% maximum occupancy. Note: God bless this country and this poor state.
All Other Businesses, Including Non-Essential Retail Stores: 25% of maximum occupancy or 75 customers at one time, whichever is smaller. Note: It's seldom to never that you will see any lines outside of any stores.
YELLOW
Counties at the yellow level are those with either a new COVID-19 case incident rate of no greater than eight (8) cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period or an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential Retail: 25% of maximum occupancy or 125 customers, whichever is smaller
Food & Drink Establishments: Indoor dining allowed at 25% of maximum occupancy, outdoor dining allowed at 75% of maximum occupancy, establishments serving alcohol must close at 10:00 pm
Places of Lodging: 60% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed the NM Safe Certified program, 25% for establishments that have not completed the program, five (5) guests maximum for vacation rentals
Essential Businesses: must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Mass Gatherings Limit: ten (10) persons, 25 vehicles
Close-Contact Businesses: 25% of maximum occupancy or 20 customers at one time, whichever is smaller
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: 25% of maximum occupancy
Close-Contact Recreational Facilities: remain closed
Houses of Worship: 25% of maximum occupancy
All Other Businesses, Including Non-Essential Retail Stores: 25% of maximum occupancy or 125 customers at one time, whichever is smaller
GREEN
Counties at the green level are those with both a new COVID-19 case incident rate of no greater than eight (8) cases per 100,000 inhabitants during the most recent two-week period and an average percent of positive COVID-19 test results over the most recent 14-day period less than or equal to 5%.
Essential Retail: 50% of maximum occupancy or 125 customers, whichever is smaller
Food & Drink Establishments: Indoor dining allowed at 50% of maximum occupancy, outdoor dining allowed at 75% of maximum occupancy
Places of Lodging: 75% of maximum occupancy for those that have completed the NM Safe Certified program, 40% for establishments that have not completed the program, ten (10) guests maximum for vacation rentals
Essential Businesses: must limit operations to only those absolutely necessary to carry out essential functions
Mass Gatherings Limit: 20 persons, 100 vehicles
Close-Contact Businesses: 50% of maximum occupancy
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: 50% of maximum occupancy
Close-Contact Recreational Facilities: remain closed
Houses of Worship: 50% of maximum occupancy
All Other Businesses, Including Non-Essential Retail Stores: 50% of maximum occupancy
The county-by-county status and information will be updated every two weeks beginning Dec. 2. When a county moves to a less restrictive level, it may begin operating at that level immediately upon the update to the map. If a county moves back to a more restrictive level, it will begin operating at that level of restriction within 48 hours after the update to the map. View the map here.
It may help to look at what people are doing in town so take a look at the Midtown camera: Webcams
The 14 day quarantine order is still in effect. Please remember, the 14 day quarantine for out of state visitors does not mean you must stay here 14 days. It means that you are not supposed to be in any public setting for 14 days of the date of your arrival. Click here to see which states are restricted states. Or take my word for it...they are all restricted. Note: This quarantine order is not being enforced by any local law enforcement agency. This is a restriction and not a law.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods casino, Casino Apache and the golf course are open. The reservation is not ruled by the governor but restrictions are in place. Masks are required. Click here for details of what is open/closed at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Ski Apache opened December 17th. Do not go skiing without reading this information. Reservations and online purchase of lift tickets are required. Click here for info.Click here for reservations.
Many of the RV parks are open at least at some capacity. Hiking trails are open. Campfires are allowed. For more info about camping and hiking call the Smokey Bear Ranger Station 575-257-4095. I don't have good info on hiking or camping.
For more information visit this website, https://www.ruidoso-nm.gov/coronavirus-covid-19. You may also try to call the Visitor Center at 575-257-7395. The Ruidoso.net Facebook page also has information as it comes available.
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My contact info is below. I prefer emails or texts over phone calls.
If I've made any errors or if you think something should be added to this please email me at cynthia@ruidoso.net.
Cynthia Snodgrass
Ruidoso.net
Telephone: 575-258-8822
cynthia@ruidoso.net
Text: 575-973-4123
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