Welcome to Cloudcroft

At 9,000 feet above stress level, the charming mountain village of Cloudcroft owes its existence to the beauty that surrounds it. Beautiful scenery and spectacular unspoiled vistas are encountered at every turn. In particular, the view from the overlook near New Mexico's only tunnel and the graceful old wooden Mexican Canyon trestle that nestles in a canyon just outside of the village should not be missed. This much photographed remnant of the old logging and excursion railroad has come to be a kind of unofficial symbol of Cloudcroft. High mountain meadows and cool air are a welcome relief from the surrounding desert on either approach. Warm summer days are sprinkled with mountain showers that come and go quickly but which leave behind a variety of wildflowers that blanket the meadow and line the roads. Summer temperatures reach the upper 70's but the nighttime lows remain in the cool 40's and 50's.
 



Attractions

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The Lodge Golf Course-
One of America's highest elevation courses, noted for its scenic beauty. Located on the grounds of the historic Lodge. 57-682-2566 or 575-682-2098

Lincoln National Forest Recreation-
Developed Recreation Sites: Silver, Saddle, and Apache Sleepy Grass, Deerhead and Pines Campgrounds. Enjoy excellent hiking trails with breathtaking scenery throughout the Lincoln National Forest, all levels of difficulty, including handicapped. For trail guides and maps as well as up-to-the-minute forest conditions, stop in at the Sacramento Ranger District Office, 61 Curlew, Cloudcroft. 575-682-2551

Ski Cloudcroft-
Double chairlift, beginner tows school rentals. Snack bar, vertical drop 700ft, snowboarding, tubing with elevations of 8,350 - 9,050ft. Opening depends upon natural snowfall. Ski Cloudcroft also host summer events. 575-682-2333

James Sewell Ice Rink-
An outdoor ice rink with ice skate rentals, warming hut, snack bar and tube rentals. 575-682-4585

Cloudcroft Light Opera Company-
Join Cloudcroft Light Opera Company for melodramas and murder mysteries. Boo the villain and cheer the hero or try your skills at figuring out whodunit. 575-682-2042

February
Murder Mystery Weekend at The Lodge Resort
            800-395-6343
            Website
Mardi Gras in the Clouds
            Family Celebration parade, food & entertainment under the “The Big Tent”
            866-874-4447
            Website
            email Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net
April
Easter Egg Hunt
            575-682-2733
High Altitude Classis
            Cross Country Bike Race
            575-682-1229
May
Melodrama at the Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park
            Website
Mayfair
            Juried art show
            866-874-4447
            Website
            email Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net
June
Cloudcroft Art Workshops
            Weekly workshops
            888-682-3601; 575-682-1261
            Website
            email Cloudcroft@zianet.com
National Trails Day
            575-682-3040
            Website
Heritage Days
            Living history, food & music
            575-682-2932
            Email smhs@tularosa.net
High Rolls Cherry Festival
            575-682-3445
            Website
July
Melodrama at the Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park
            Website
 
 
 
July Jamboree
            Arts and Crafts fair
            866-874-4447
            Website
            email Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net
September
Lumberjack Day
            Chainsaw, saw & as competition
            866-874-4447
            Website
            email Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net
October
Octoberfest Juried Art Show
            Arts, crafts, food & entertainment
            866-874-4447
            Website
            Email Cloudcroft@cloudcroft.net
High Rolls Apple Festival
            575-682-3445
            Website
Murder Mystery Weekend at the Lodge Resort
            800-395-6343
            Website
November
Santa Land
            Bonfire, marshmallow roast & hot cocoa. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with candy &
 cookies for the children.
866-874-4447
December
Santa Land
            Bonfire, marshmallow roast & hot cocoa. Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive with candy &
 cookies for the children.
866-874-4447
 
 

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