Ironman Revives Ruidoso After Disaster | Albuquerque News

Ruidoso, New Mexico stunned the endurance world by hosting its first-ever Ironman, drawing hundreds of athletes through a brutal 70.3-mile swim-bike-run gauntlet—and proving the town’s resilience. Amid recovery from wildfires and floods, the event became a beacon of hope, rallying over 700 volunteers and inspiring locals to lace up. With eyes on future outdoor events and even a potential kids’ race, Ruidoso is betting big on tourism and community spirit to rebuild its economy—and the Ironman is already locked in for at least two more years. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9f59de033caca0c