Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Brad Cooper: Grindstone Graphics and Marketing A mock gunfight begins at the Flying J Ranch in Alto. The act is part of a nightly event which includes a chuckwagon supper and live music from the Flying J Wranglers.
Place: Flying J Ranch
Location: 6 Flying J Road in Alto. Take U.S. 70 towards Roswell, then through Ruidoso. The ranch is about 187 miles from base, and takes three-and-a-half hours to get there.
What is it? The ranch has pony rides for kids, an “old west town” with gift shops, a pistol range, gold panning, a great cowboy dinner featuring the Flying J's beef and chicken, potato, cowboy beans, biscuits, spice cake, chunky applesauce, coffee, tea and lemonade. Performance by the Flying J Wranglers during supper.
What ages is this best suited for? All ages.
How much does it cost? $24 for adult ticket, $14 for children ages four to 12. Kids under 3 are free.
Hours of operation?
• Nightly through Sept. 6
• Saturdays in September
• The first two Saturdays of October
Information:
• By phone at 336-4330 or toll free (888) 458-3595
• Online at