NEWSElegant Elk of RuidosoA young bull elk with beginner's antlers presides over a herd of cows on a lot next to several homes and a main street in Ruidoso.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsAn elk cow samples a juniper bough.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsNear sunset, a herd of elk do some grass trimming for a home owner.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsA different kind of drive-by can be experienced in Ruidoso with herds of elk and deer in the village.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsThis elk seems to be saying, "Are you looking at me?"Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsThe elk cow is curious about the stranger.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsElk hang out in a Ruidoso yard.DianSome elk took an afternoon break from eating.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso NewsResidents love the big elk, but still are fond of the smaller mule deer who visit.Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso News