Direct Denver flights set for Ruidoso
Contour Airlines will begin four weekly flights between Ruidoso, New Mexico, and Denver International Airport starting June 25. The service connects Ruidoso to a major aviation hub and wider domestic and international destinations.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, will have its first regular passenger flights to Denver International Airport starting June 25, courtesy of Contour Airlines. The Tennessee-based airline will operate four weekly flights on a 30-seat Embraer aircraft, with ticket prices starting at $89 one way or $178 round trip. The roughly 90-minute trips will occur on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The new route connects Ruidoso travelers to other domestic and international destinations via Denver, providing a quicker alternative to driving 135 miles south to El Paso International Airport. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford welcomed the development, citing its potential to boost the village's tourism economy. The Sierra Blanca Regional Airport has invested over $20 million in infrastructure improvements across the past decade.
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