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Elegant Elk of Ruidoso

A 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.
A 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.
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An elk cow samples a juniper bough.
An elk cow samples a juniper bough.
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Near sunset, a herd of elk do some grass trimming for a home owner.
Near sunset, a herd of elk do some grass trimming for a home owner.
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A different kind of drive-by can be experienced in Ruidoso with herds of elk and deer in the village.
A different kind of drive-by can be experienced in Ruidoso with herds of elk and deer in the village.
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This elk seems to be saying, "Are you looking at me?"
This elk seems to be saying, "Are you looking at me?"
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The elk cow is curious about the stranger.
The elk cow is curious about the stranger.
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Elk hang out in a Ruidoso yard.
Elk hang out in a Ruidoso yard.
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Some elk took an afternoon break from eating.
Some elk took an afternoon break from eating.
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Residents love the big elk, but still are fond of the smaller mule deer who visit.
Residents love the big elk, but still are fond of the smaller mule deer who visit.
Dianne Stallings/Ruidoso News