Ruidoso tourism hurting after wildfire

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CornDogz wrote:

Offer some REALLY good deals on room rates and meals and maybe attractions, then rely on the quantity of visitors increasing to make your mark, unlike the NM State Fair who does the exact opposite. You have to give people a reason to visit with this economy, give them an incentive.

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Gus V Inst wrote:

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Found a great deal last year for the State Fair. Room, parking tickets and ride tickets for a very discounted price. The motel had a great buffet breakfast and all of this was included. Plan to go again. I had so much fun. Ruidoso is probably a good place to avoid right now. Lower prices on rooms and food will only bring in more undesirables and will add nothing to the economy.

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CornDogz wrote:

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My point was that I think this would work for Ruidoso, and I don't think it would bring in undesirables as many of them can't afford to travel anyway. You have to give people a reason to visit your site, and from your post its pretty obvious it worked for you at the St Fair, so why not Ruidoso? It also wporked for you as you say you plan to return, so it worked again - repeat customer.
The State Fair reference was to them increasing admission prices, increasing parking fees, increasing vendor fees, then closing two days a week. An unsound business model. It wasn't the St Fair that gave you those discounts, it was the motel and volume of sales as opposed to a higher price and lower volume.

Lobo Viejo wrote:

If Ruidoso legalized prostitution and expanded gambling to the village, there would be a much greater appeal to the urban Texans who vacation there seeking a taste of the wild west. They could replace some of the scented candle and gift shops with real saloons and brothels. Other stores could sell cowboy attire and rent Colt 45 six-shooters. Even the village undertaker would see his business pick up.
Make these changes and people would forget about the fire, and Ruidoso would be an international travel destination.

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Rate Payer wrote:

Price of gas is falling,that will help some people.about 3.20 a gallon here.

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Recent Visitor wrote:

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If it is 3.20 in Rio Rancho, that means it must be a little below 4.00 in Ruidoso. Ruidoso has the highest gas prices on the planet and it is this type of greed that has killed this town, not the fire.

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If it is 3.20 in Rio Rancho, that means it must be a little below 4.00 in Ruidoso. Ruidoso has the highest gas prices on the planet and it is this type of greed that has killed this town, not the fire.

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Recent Visitor wrote:

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If it is 3.20 in Rio Rancho, that means it must be a little below 4.00 in Ruidoso. Ruidoso has the highest gas prices on the planet and it is this type of greed that has killed this town, not the fire.

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Lobo Viejo wrote:

If Ruidoso legalized prostitution and expanded gambling to the village, there would be a much greater appeal to the urban Texans who vacation there seeking a taste of the wild west. They could replace some of the scented candle and gift shops with real saloons and brothels. Other stores could sell cowboy attire and rent Colt 45 six-shooters. Even the village undertaker would see his business pick up.
Make these changes and people would forget about the fire, and Ruidoso would be an international travel destination.

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whiner wrote:

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Then stay in beautiful Carlsbad dude.
103 there today. At least you saved $8.00 on a tank of gas.

Mealer wrote:

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Liar. check gasbuddy.com