Health & Safety Updates

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The wellbeing of our guests, team members and the entire community is our highest priority. In consideration of New Mexico State and National regulations, the Sovereign Nation of the Mescalero Apache Tribe has chosen to take extra precautions while protecting our guests, team members, and community.

12/08/21 Update: Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache requires that guests wear CDC-approved face masks or coverings. Team members are required to wear CDC-approved facemasks or coverings, on-property. The health and safety of our guests, team and community remain our top priority and our COVID-19 safety policies and practices will continue to be enforced. Click the “FAQs” tab for a full list of our health and safety mandates. We look forward to having you as our guest.

Health and Safety Precautions

In addition to routine cleaning, Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache are continuing to implement enhanced cleaning procedures. These include:

Frequently sanitizing door handles, gaming machines courtesy phones, tables, chairs, restrooms, handrails, etc. multiple times a day
Posting safety and social distancing signage throughout our properties
Installing plexiglass shields in close contact areas, such as the Apache Spirit Club booth, cashier cages and restaurants
Requiring face masks be worn properly at all times by guests and team members
Adding additional hand-sanitizing stations throughout our properties
Nightly cleaning with Electrostatic disinfectant spray on surfaces.

Effective Tuesday, December 8 CDC-approved face masks or coverings are required for all guests, and required for team members, to wear on-property except when actively eating or drinking.

We are not doing temperature checks at this time.

Our team has been working hard to provide our players with the same great gaming experience they love while keeping everyone safe. New safety procedures include:

Requiring face masks be worn properly at all times by guests. Team members are required to wear them.
A reconfigured casino floor to encourage social distancing.
Dedicated team members who will frequently clean and sanitize all gaming areas, slot machines and table games.

Guests are required to wear CDC-approved face masks or coverings on-property except when actively eating or drinking.
Team members are required to wear CDC-approved face masks or coverings on-property except when actively eating or drinking.
Please stay home and reschedule your visit for a later date if you’re not feeling well.
While visiting our properties you’ll find hand sanitizer stations available for use throughout the property.

Smoking is not permitted at Casino Apache or Inn of the Mountain Gods at this time. Please refrain from smoking within 20 feet of the building entrances and on the casino floor.

No, your Apache Spirit Club tier status was not affected by our closures. Card statuses are only adjusted once a year in January.

We remain committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our guests and team members. At this time, tickets for shows are grouped into and sold as “pods” to promote social distancing between groups. We STRONGLY encourage you to buy your tickets online ahead of time and have them downloaded prior to arriving on-property.

Other new safety procedures include:

Concertgoers are required to wear a CDC-approved face mask or other CDC-approved face covering that covers the mouth and nose throughout the duration of the concert
A reconfigured showroom to encourage social distancing
Requesting social distancing while entering the venue and during the show
Requiring concertgoers to stay at their purchased seat for the duration of the concert
No longer allowing smoking in the venue. Inn of the Mountain Gods is a smoke-free property.

For more information about best concert practices, click here.

Concert Best Practices

Now that you’ve secured tickets to see your favorite artist perform at Inn of the Mountain Gods, it’s time to get ready for the show. To make sure all fans in the audience have a great time, there’s a few things to remember. Review our concert checklist to make sure your experience is unforgettable:

Guests are recommended but not required to wear a CDC-approved mask
All e-tickets must be downloaded prior to arriving on-property
All paper ticket holders must have their own ticket when entering the venue
Concert doors open one hour prior to show time
Maintain 6 feet of distance when entering the venue and throughout the show; sit with who you came with
Smoking is not permitted in the venue at this time.
The box office is located near the convention center.

Hours of Operation

Casino Apache’s casino floor is open 24/7 daily. Table games at Casino Apache are not open at this time.

The casino at Inn of the Mountain Gods is open daily 24/7.

Table games at Inn of the Mountain Gods are open 10am – 2am Sunday – Thursday and 10am – 4am Friday & Saturday.

The poker room inside the casino is now open Thursday – Sunday, 4pm – 2am with limited occupancy. Face masks must be worn at all times inside the poker room and on the casino floor.

The Sportsbook at The Inn is open Monday – Friday from 11am – 8pm and Saturday – Sunday from from 8am – 10pm. However, our kiosk sports betting is available during all casino operating hours.

Yes, the hotel is open. Reservations are required.

Out-of-state Guests
We currently allow and welcome all out of state visitors to stay at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Until further notice, anyone coming from out of state will be welcomed as we have worked tirelessly to ensure every guest’s health and safety during these times.

Red Hat Grille at Casino Apache
Monday – Thursday | 11am – 7pm
Friday – Sunday | 8am – 8pm

Wendell’s
Sunday & Thursday | 5pm – 9pm
Friday & Saturday | 5pm – 10pm
Reservations through OpenTable are required.

Little Arbor Snack Bar
Sunday – Thursday | 11am – 12am
Friday – Saturday | 11am – 2am

Broken Arrow Tap House
Open daily from 7am – 12am | Offering takeout and room service.

Summit Café
Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 7pm

Apache Tee
Open daily from 7am – 4pm
Join us every Wednesday for Wine Down Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm.

Big Game Sports Bar
Monday – Thursday | 12pm – 12am
Friday | 12pm – 2am
Saturday | 11am – 2am
Sunday | 11am – 12am

Boat Dock Grille
Closed for the season

Broken Arrow Coffee Bar, Wendell’s Lounge, 1852 Treaty Room and Shot Bar are open. Please check the “What is Open” tab for current hours.

Yes, the convenience store at Casino Apache is open daily from 8am to 12am. The self-service gas pumps and car wash will continue to be open 24/7 for credit card transactions.

Yes, the Stronghold at the Inn of the Mountain Gods is open 7 days a week with the following hours:

Sunday – Thursday, 7am – 10pm
Friday and Saturday, 7am – 12am

Our Championship Golf Course is open daily, 7am – 5pm. Please be advised that the golf course will be closing for the season on December 12, 2021.

Advance reservations are required, walk-up tee times are not available.

The boat dock, Apache Eagle ZipRider, fishing, horseback riding, skeet shooting, hunting lodge and boat rentals are open with increased cleaning procedures in place. We’re asking all of our guests to adhere to social distancing guidelines and to only interact with people within their party during all activities.

Increased cleaning procedures in place for all activities, including sanitizing high touch surfaces and equipment after each guest’s use. We’re asking all of our guests to adhere to social distancing guidelines, as well as to only interact with people within their party during all activities.

Advanced reservations are now required for all outdoor activities, walk-up service is not available at this time. Reservations for all outdoor activities can be made by calling 1-800-545-9011

Ski Apache will re-open for the winter season in mid-December. Visit Ski Apache’s website for more information.

The Spa at the Inn is open Wednesday – Sunday, 9am – 7pm. Reservations are required.

Topgolf Swing Suite is now open Thursday – Sunday. Advanced reservations are required.

The swimming pool, jacuzzi and wet/dry saunas are open daily from 6am – 1opm Monday through Thursday and 6am – 12am Friday through Sunday. After 10pm is for adults (18+) only.

Here is a list of our amenities with our current hours of operation. Please note this information is subject to change.

Currently OPEN:

Inn of the mountain Gods

Status	Amenity	Hours	Additional Info
OPEN	Hotel	Open Daily	Bell Service 24 hours / 7 days a week Room service 730a-10pm 7 days a week
OPEN	Hotel Concierge	Wednesday - Sunday, 8am - 4:30pm
OPEN	Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino Floor	Open 24/7 daily
OPEN	Table Games at Inn of the Mountain Gods	Sunday-Thursday 10am-2am Friday-Saturday 10am-4am
OPEN	Poker Room at Inn of the Mountain Gods	Thursday 2PM-12AM Friday and Saturday 2PM-2AM Sunday 2PM-12AM	Masks are recommended.
OPEN	Topgolf Swing Suite	CLOSED MON & TUES SUN & THURS 12PM-7PM FRI & SAT-11AM-10PM	Reservations Required
OPEN	Spa at the Inn	WED-SUN - 9AM-7PM CLOSED MON & TUES	Reservations required
OPEN	Pool & Jacuzzi	Monday - Thursday, 6am - 10pm Friday - Sunday, 6am - 12am	After 10pm, adults (21+) only
OPEN	Wet & Dry Sauna	Monday - Thursday, 6am - 10pm Friday - Sunday, 6am - 12am	After 10pm, adults (18+) only
OPEN	Fitness Center	Open 24/7 daily
OPEN	The Sportsbook at the Inn, powered by William Hill	Monday - Friday, 11am - 8pm Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 10pm
OPEN	Apache Spirit Club Booth	Sunday-Thursday 10a-10p Friday & Saturday 10a-12a
OPEN	Little Arbor Snack Bar	Mondays: closed Tuesdays: closed Wednesdays: closed Thursdays: 12pm- 9pm Fridays: 12pm-10pm Saturdays: 12pm-12am Sundays: 12pm-9pm
OPEN	Broken Arrow Tap House	7am 12am 7 days a week	Seating & To-Go
OPEN	Broken Arrow Coffee Bar	6a-1p 7 days a week
OPEN	1852 Treaty Room	Thursday 4p-12am Friday sat 11am-1a Sunday 11am-12a
OPEN	Wendell's	5pm – 9pm Thursday and Sunday 5pm – 10pm Friday and Saturday	Seating Reservations Through OpenTable Required
OPEN	Wendell's Lounge	4pm – 10pm Thursday and Sunday 4pm – 11pm Friday and Saturday
OPEN	Big Game Sports Bar	11am-12a Sunday-Friday 10am-2am Friday & Saturday	Seating & To-Go
OPEN	Shot Bar	Friday - Saturday 12 pm - 12 am Sunday 12 pm - 10 pm
OPEN	Arcade	10am - 10pm Wednesday-Sunday Closed Mon and Tues
OPEN	Stronghold Gift Shop	Sunday – Thursday 7 am – 10 pm & Friday – Saturday 7 am – 12 am
OPEN	Championship Golf Course	DAILY 7AM-5PM	CLOSING FOR THE SEASON DECEMBER 12, 2022 Reservations Required
OPEN	Fishing	daily 7a – 4p	Permit required
OPEN	Boat Dock	Thursday thru Sunday 10a – 5p	Reservations required
OPEN	Apache Eagle Zipline	Thursday thru Sunday 10a – 5p	Reservations required
OPEN	Bike Rentals	Thursday thru Sunday 10a – 5p	Reservations required
OPEN	Batting Cages	Thursday thru Sunday 10a – 5p	Reservations required
OPEN	RV Park	Open Daily	Call For Reservations 575-464-9770
OPEN	Horseback Riding	Rides 9 am / 11 am / 1 pm / 3 pm	$40/per hour. Reservations Required, call 575-464-7424 for more information.
OPEN	Skeet Shooting	Open Daily 7 am - 3:30 pm	Reservations Required, call 575-464-9770 for more information.
OPEN	Hunting Lodge	Open Daily 7am - 3:30 pm	Reservations Required, call 575-464-9770 for more information.
OPEN	Disc Golf	Daily, 6:30 am – 7 pm

Casino Apache

Status	Amenity	Hours	Additional Info
OPEN	Casino Apache Convenience Store	Daily, 8 am – 12 am
OPEN	Gas Station, Car Wash and Trucker Parking	24/7
OPEN	Casino Apache Casino Floor (Slots)	24/7 daily
OPEN	Apache Spirit Club Booth	Daily, 10am - 5pm
OPEN	Red Hat Grille	MONDAY – THURSDAY \| 11AM – 7PM FRIDAY – SUNDAY \| 8AM – 8PM	Dine In & To-Go
OPEN	Round Bar	Tuesday and Wednesday 11a-7p Thursday-Monday 11a-12a

Ski Apache

Status	Amenity	Hours	Additional Info
CLOSED	Gondola (Sight-See Only)	Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm	Weather dependent, call 575-454-3600 for more information.
CLOSED	Ziptour	Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm	Weather permitting
CLOSED	Mountain Biking	Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
CLOSED	Hiking Trails	Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
CLOSED	Snow Tubing	Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm	Closed for Season
CLOSED	Town Ski Shop	Thursday - Sunday 9 am - 4 pm	Located at 1308 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso, NM

Currently Closed:

Status	Amenity	Additional Info
CLOSED	Shuttle/Car Service
CLOSED	Boat Dock Grille	Closed for the season
CLOSED	Table Games at Casino Apache
CLOSED	LOL Comedy Club
CLOSED	Club 49
CLOSED	Apache Tee Restaurant	Closed for the Season

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Mescalero Entertainment Calendar

If you’re planning a trip to our New Mexico resort be sure to check out the Inn of the Mountain Gods concerts and events calendar for our full entertainment and concert schedule and grab your tickets to the next show!

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