Lodging In Ruidoso is proud to offer La Junta Guest Lodge as the best venue in the Ruidoso area for your family or school reunion, wedding, sports team, or any other large group you want to have close by. With sleeping space for up to 85 people and a large dining hall/meeting space, it's the perfect solution for whatever event you are planning. The Main Lodge building has the lobby and Cantina. In the lobby you will find a lovely seating area near a beautiful flagstone fireplace and a pool table for all of our guests to use. The Cantina is our meeting room and has a large kitchen with seating for 60+ for meals, reunions, sports teams, meetings, receptions, games, etc.. It has a flagstone fireplace and a gorgeous view of the Capitan mountain range. La Junta Guest Lodge (pronounced Lah Hoonta), is a former working guest ranch on 6.5 secluded acres, 10 minutes from the heart of Ruidoso and closest to the ski area.