Established in 1873 by presidential order, the Mescalero Apache reservation covers 720 square miles of land adjacent to the Village of Ruidoso. The Mescalero Apache Tribe owns and operates both Ski Apache Ski Resort and the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino as well as other Reservation-based enterprises.
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Establecida en 1873 por orden presidencial, la reserva Mescalero Apache cubre 720 millas cuadradas de tierra adyacente a la aldea de Ruidoso. La tribu Mescalero Apache posee y opera tanto Ski Apache Ski Resort como el Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, así como otras empresas basadas en reservas.