86-638: Ruidoso (Spanish for "noisy") is a village in Lincoln County , New Mexico , United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest . The population was 7,679 at the 2020 census . The city of Ruidoso Downs and the unincorporated area of Alto are suburbs of Ruidoso, and contribute to the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area 's population of 21,223. A mountain resort town , Ruidoso lies in
172-690: A lotus flower tattoo on her upper back. She also has a tattooed "Z" on her right wrist, which she got to honor Zincone when they were married. In 2010, Akerman revealed that she is dyslexic and that it takes her "a long time" to learn her lines: "I get horrified when I have to do table reads with the whole cast, because there's a lot of stuttering coming from me, so I have to do a lot of prep." Because of this, she prefers to improvise her lines. In 2008 Akerman made her first appearance on AskMen.com 's "99 Most Desirable Women" list at number 60. The same year men's magazine Maxim placed her at number 59 in their annual "Hot 100" rankings. The following year
258-576: A vocal coach as her role required her to sing; she and Cruise recorded a duet of Foreigner 's " I Want to Know What Love Is " (1984). The duet appears on the soundtrack , which peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and sold 320,000 copies in the US. Although the film grossed lower than expected, its opening weekend gross in the United States became the third-highest ever for an adaption of
344-419: A $ 12.6 million bond issue to finance the expansion and modernization of the local wastewater treatment plant which was built in 1982. In 2011, construction was completed on a $ 36 million wastewater treatment plant. This state-of-the-art facility utilizes membrane technology to achieve discharge standards within regulatory guidelines. The plant was designed to accommodate future growth. The average daily volume
430-467: A Lifetime and Witchblade . In 2001 she moved to Los Angeles, California, in hopes of pursuing a broader acting career. At first, she worked as a waitress and stayed at a friend's house. In 2002 she received a role in the film The Utopian Society . The film was edited by Francesco Sondelli , guitarist for alternative rock band Ozono. Sondelli asked Akerman to help the band with song lyrics and later asked her to sing. Akerman subsequently became
516-638: A bald cap to cover her hair. She was originally offered a different part, but felt that she wanted to play Annie as it was different from her previous roles. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2010 and received an audience award for Favorite U.S. Drama. Reviews from critics were polarized, but Akerman received praise. Later in 2010, she guest starred on the How I Met Your Mother episode " The Wedding Bride ", and joined
602-460: A brief music career in the early 2000s as the lead vocalist for alternative rock band the Petalstones, which released its debut studio album in 2005. She subsequently left the project to focus on her acting career. She has been married twice, first from 2007 to 2014 to Petalstones drummer Roberto Zincone, with whom she has a son, and, since 2018, to English actor Jack Donnelly . Akerman hosted
688-501: A brunette wig, high heels and an uncomfortable latex costume, which provided little protection when performing stunts, and she often bruised herself during filming. Akerman stated that her character carries the emotion of the film as she is the only woman among several men. Premiering in February 2009, the film received generally favourable reviews, and was a commercial success, grossing US$ 185 million worldwide. Although Akerman
774-484: A commercial success with a worldwide revenue of US$ 428 million, ending up as the twenty-first highest-grossing film of 2018. Critical reception was mixed, with some critics deeming it a "brainless blockbuster". In 2019, Akerman made a guest appearance on the Comedy Central educational comedy series Drunk History where she played accused murderer Beulah Annan . Akerman played the role of Grace Richmond,
860-411: A contract with skincare company Noxzema . She soon moved to Toronto while attending North Toronto Collegiate Institute and later Dante Alighieri Academy . At the age of 18, inspired by the "helplessness" she sometimes felt during her childhood, she decided to become a child psychologist . She supported her education by modelling for television commercials and catalogue layouts. While studying for
946-719: A dairy and early post office. By 1914, cabins were being built in Upper Canyon. At Cedar Creek in 1935, a ski area opened on a sloping meadow. On July 16, 1945, the Trinity (test) could be felt by local people like an explosion. By 1947, a race track was opened at Hollywood Park. Visitors played golf in the Gateway area. Finally, in 1963 the Mescalero Apaches purchased the ski area now known as Ski Apache . In December 2006, seven percent of eligible voters approved
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#17327833388541032-685: A dictionary as Zincone could not speak English. They eventually started dating and married in Sorrento in June 2007. In 2013 they had a son. The couple separated in November 2013, and Zincone filed for divorce later that month. In October 2017, Akerman announced her engagement to English actor Jack Donnelly . They married in Tulum in December 2018. Inspired by her Buddhist upbringing, Akerman has
1118-477: A household in the county was $ 33,886, and the median income for a family was $ 40,035. Males had a median income of $ 27,323 versus $ 19,923 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,338. About 10.80% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 20,497 people, 9,219 households, and 5,859 families living in
1204-421: A household in the village was $ 37,107, and the median income for a family was $ 44,846. Males had a median income of $ 30,452 versus $ 21,974 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 22,721. About 2.5 percent of families and 4.9 percent of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.5 percent of those under age 18 and 5.8 percent of those age 65 or over. All public schools operate under
1290-400: A limited theatrical release and was met with negative reviews in the press. During this time, she had several guest roles on television, including the series Newsreaders , Robot Chicken , and Welcome to Sweden . From 2012 to 2013, she had a recurring role on ABC 's comedy series Suburgatory as Alex, the absent mother of the main character Tessa. Akerman was also a contestant on
1376-560: A stage production. Akerman played opposite Nicolas Cage in the 2012 bank heist action film Stolen . The film received negative reviews from critics and bombed at the box office. Next, Akerman appeared in the crime film Hotel Noir (2012), the comedy horror film Cottage Country (2013), and the action thriller The Numbers Station (2013), all of which were panned by critics. In 2013, Akerman portrayed Debbie Harry in Randall Miller 's film CBGB . The film received
1462-408: A supporting role in the 2012 comedy film Wanderlust , with Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd . The film focuses on an overworked couple who end up at a commune when they try to slow things down. Akerman played Eva, a woman at the commune. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who were divided regarding its humour, but ultimately praised the cast. Wanderlust underperformed at
1548-678: A supporting role in the romantic comedy film The Romantics with Katie Holmes , Josh Duhamel and Anna Paquin . The film premiered in September 2010 on limited release to generally negative reviews. In 2010, she starred in Sebastian Gutierrez 's comedy film Elektra Luxx opposite Carla Gugino and Joseph Gordon-Levitt . The film is a sequel to 2009's Women in Trouble . Akerman played Trixie, an awkward drug store clerk who falls for Gordon-Levitt's character, who in turn
1634-460: A year at York University in Toronto, she was simultaneously offered guest roles on television as a result of her exposure in commercials. She saw the acting roles as further opportunities to pay for her education but found herself enjoying acting, and later dropped out of school to become an actress. She moved to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue acting full-time. Akerman made her acting debut on
1720-400: Is 1.6 million gallons. The plant can currently process up to 2.7 million gallons per day. Late at night on July 26, 2008, through July 27, 2008, the town and the river were hit by devastating flash flooding . The remnant circulation of Hurricane Dolly passed over the area and brought as much as 9 inches (229 mm) of rainfall. Hundreds of tourists, campers and residents were evacuated and
1806-529: Is a Swedish and American actress. She first appeared in smaller parts in both Canadian and American productions, including The Utopian Society (2003) and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). Following a main role on the HBO mockumentary series The Comeback (2005), Akerman co-starred in the commercially successful romantic comedies The Heartbreak Kid (2007) and 27 Dresses (2008). She gained wider recognition for her role as Silk Spectre II in
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#17327833388541892-535: Is a Swedish citizen but not a Canadian one, instead having permanent residency in Canada. She became an American citizen in October 2018. Apart from speaking fluent English and Swedish, she also speaks French, Italian and Spanish. Akerman met Italian musician Roberto Zincone in 2003, when she was the lead singer for the Petalstones, for which he was the drummer. They usually socialized after band practice, using
1978-774: Is also a producer on the project. She appeared in an episode of the AMC anthology series Soulmates , which premiered on 5 October 2020. She starred in the comedy film Chick Fight (2020) about an all-female underground fight club. In 2020, Akerman played the lead role of Ally in the CBS comedy pilot The Three of Us which was created by Frank Pines. In 2022, she starred in A Week in Paradise , The Aviary , and Slayers . In 2023, Akerman competed in season nine of The Masked Singer as "Squirrel". While having bested Michael Bolton as "Wolf" and Keenan Allen as "Gargoyle" (who
2064-666: Is in the USA TODAY network. In Oct 2021, Lincoln County News shut, with the death of publisher Jose Peter Aguilar, closing the weekly newspaper. The Ruidoso Osos were an independent professional baseball team in the Pecos League during the 2011 season. The team was on hiatus for the 2012 season because of low attendance. There were no lights on the team's home field, meaning games were played at 4:30 p.m. Additionally, alcohol could not be sold at White Mountain Park because it
2150-542: Is obsessed with Gugino's character, a retired porn star. Akerman was offered the role during a screening of Women in Trouble . The film premiered in March 2011 on limited release and received generally unfavourable reviews; critics dismissed it as a "bizarre sex comedy". Next, Akerman starred in the lead female role in the film The Bang Bang Club , which follows a group of young photojournalists in South Africa during
2236-671: Is overwhelmingly Republican, voting Democratic in just 3 elections since New Mexico's founding (1912, 1932, 1936). It was one of only three counties in the state to support Barry Goldwater of neighboring Arizona in 1964, which is also the last time a Democrat managed even 40 percent of the county's vote. School districts include: 33°44′N 105°28′W / 33.74°N 105.46°W / 33.74; -105.46 Malin Akerman Malin Maria Åkerman (born 12 May 1978), often anglicised to Malin Akerman ,
2322-463: Is the largest community in Lincoln County, and serves as the regional economic hub. In recent years the village is contending with serious questions about the adequacy of the local water supply and zoning enforcement. As in many small communities that have been recently "discovered", there is an ongoing debate about how best to plan for additional growth. The village received its name from
2408-459: The Entourage episodes aired, she landed a role in the 2007 comedy film The Brothers Solomon . The film was a box office bomb and received largely critical reviews. The same year, she also appeared in the films The Invasion , for which she was uncredited, and Heavy Petting . Akerman signed up for a role alongside Ben Stiller in the comedy film The Heartbreak Kid , directed by
2494-1128: The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö alongside Petra Mede . Akerman was born in Stockholm on 12 May 1978, the daughter of aerobics teacher and part-time model Pia (née Sundström) and insurance broker Magnus Åkerman. When she was two, the family moved to Canada when her father was offered a job there. Four years later her parents divorced and her father moved back to Sweden. Both parents remarried, giving Akerman one half-brother and two half-sisters, including Jennifer Åkerman . After her mother remarried, they moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario . Her mother divorced again in Akerman's teenage years. She attended many different schools, including Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario . She visited her father in Falsterbo during school breaks and talked to him regularly on
2580-538: The Farrelly Brothers , in 2006. She played Lila, the newly wedded wife of Stiller's character. The film follows the couple's honeymoon in Mexico, where Stiller's character falls in love with another woman and realizes that the marriage was a mistake. A remake of the 1972 film of the same title , it was released in October 2007 to generally poor reviews, as critics deemed it "neither as daring nor as funny" as
2666-463: The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system , Ruidoso has a Subtropical highland climate (Cwb) due to its moderate temperature ranges and precipitation throughout the year. Bi-modal precipitation falls as rain during summer monsoon and as winter snow. Snowfall varies highly by the year. As of the census of 2010, there were 7,868 people, 3,434 households, and 2,232 families residing in
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2752-529: The McBride Fire ; over 200 structures were destroyed and 2 people were killed by the blaze, fueled by intense dryness and strong winds. The Christmas Classic (2023), with Malin Akerman and Ryan Hansen , was filmed at Ski Apache , Alto, and Rio Ruidoso. In June 2024, following the rapid spread of the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire , all 7,000 residents were ordered by officials to evacuate
2838-686: The Rio Ruidoso ( Spanish for "Noisy River"), a small stream that weaves through the city. Along the eastern foothills of White Mountain, retired army Captain Paul Dowlin built Dowlin’s Mill where the Carrizo Creek and Rio Ruidoso merge. He had served at nearby Fort Stanton . The Mill was also a general store, dance hall, and moonshine supply. San Patricio, NM (in the Hondo Valley) was originally known as Ruidoso. In 1875, its name
2924-529: The Rio Ruidoso up to over 7,700 feet (2,300 m) at the village's northern end near Alto . Ruidoso's southern border and westernmost border follow the Otero County line. The village is bordered to the east by the city of Ruidoso Downs . U.S. Route 70 passes through the southeast part of the village, following the valley of Carrizo Creek upstream from the Rio Ruidoso. The highway leads east down
3010-780: The Sierra Blanca mountain range of south-central New Mexico, where it merges with the Sacramento Mountains to the south. Ruidoso is a resort community close to the slopes of Ski Apache , the Mescalero Apache Tribe-owned ski resort on Sierra Blanca, an almost 12,000-foot (3,700 m) mountain. The tribe also operates the Inn of the Mountain Gods resort in the area, which includes a casino , hotel , arcade room and golf course . Ruidoso
3096-408: The 2009 superhero film Watchmen , for which she received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress . She had supporting and starring roles in the box office hits The Proposal (2009), Couples Retreat (2009), and Rampage (2018). Her performance in the comedy horror film The Final Girls (2015) garnered a Fangoria Chainsaw Award nomination. Akerman's other works include
3182-517: The Canadian science fiction series Earth: Final Conflict in 1997 in a smaller role as a robot. She originally landed a role on an MTV pilot with Rachel McAdams but the project was never picked up by the network. In 2000 she guest starred on Relic Hunter and had a smaller role in the American film The Skulls . The following year she made appearances on the series Doc , Twice in
3268-572: The Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area 's population of 21,224. Ruidoso serves as the second largest city in south central New Mexico behind Alamogordo which is 46 miles southwest of the village. Ruidoso Downs on the southern end of the county and southeast of Ruidoso operates the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino. The track hosts both thoroughbred and quarter horse racing , notably the All American Futurity ,
3354-684: The Ruidoso Municipal School District. Ruidoso Public Library is the library serving Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs , Alto , and greater Lincoln County . Starting in 1954, the library developed from the Woman's Club , Beta Sigma Phi with only a small collection of books. In 1960 the Library Advisory Board was created, and Jane Parks served as the first President of the Advisory Board. Shortly after,
3440-466: The United States, entering number one at the box office, and totalled US$ 171 million worldwide. Reception for the film was mainly negative, although Akerman's performance was met with more positive reactions. In 2010, Akerman co-starred as Annie in the Josh Radnor -directed comedy-drama film Happythankyoumoreplease As her character has alopecia , Akerman shaved off her eyebrows and wore
3526-517: The band's singer, and they changed their name to the Petalstones. The band's debut album Stung was released in August 2005, but she eventually left to focus on her acting career. She described her singing as "sort of a self-made, self-taught, if-you-can't-hit-the-note-scream-it kind of thing". In 2004, she got a small role in the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle , but considered moving back to Canada as most of her auditions failed. She
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3612-404: The best new sitcoms of 2013, and some criticized its title for confusing audiences by suggesting it is about something that it is not. Willa Paskin of Slate regarded the title "terrible" and "an insult to its lovely, daffy main character". Criticism was also directed towards ABC for giving the series a poor time slot. Trophy Wife aired for one season before its cancellation. Akerman
3698-596: The box office, earning just over US$ 20 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Akerman appeared in the comedy film The Giant Mechanical Man , which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2012 to average reviews. She had a supporting role in the 2012 rock musical film Rock of Ages , based on the stage production of the same name . She played Constance Sack, a journalist who interviews Tom Cruise 's character Stacee Jaxx. She hired
3784-434: The cast of 27 Dresses , a romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher with Katherine Heigl in the lead role. The film follows Heigl's character Jane, who has always been the bridesmaid and dreams of her own wedding. Akerman played Jane's sister Tess. The film was shot during the summer of 2007, and was released in January 2008 to weak critical reception as it was considered "clichéd and mostly forgettable". The film
3870-462: The cast of the Adult Swim comedy series Childrens Hospital . Playing the part of the promiscuous Dr. Valerie Flame, Akerman joined during the series' second season along with Henry Winkler . The series was originally a web series and Akerman accepted the role after viewing several webisodes . "It was totally up my alley, my kind of humor", she said of the series. The same year, she played
3956-452: The comedy series Burning Love (2012), which parodied the reality series The Bachelor . From 2013 to 2014, Akerman held the lead role on the ABC sitcom Trophy Wife . She played Kate Harrison, the third wife of Bradley Whitford 's character. Marcia Gay Harden and Michaela Watkins co-starred as Whitford's two ex-wives. Akerman also served as a producer. She was initially put off by
4042-561: The comedy slasher film The Final Girls with Taissa Farmiga . The film follows a group of high school students who are transported into a slasher film. The film received generally favourable reviews from critics, who noted its "surprising layer of genuine emotion" amidst "the meta amusement". Akerman was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. Akerman acted in two feature films in 2016, Misconduct and The Ticket , both of which received limited release. Critical reception of Misconduct
4128-699: The conflict, which included the other leader of the rancher faction. His death ended the conflict. In 1878, the new territorial governor, retired Union General Lew Wallace , offered amnesty to the combatants to bring a long-lasting truce between the factions. Most of the population is in the Greater Ruidoso Area. The town of Carrizozo serves as the county seat and is in the Tularosa Basin northwest of Ruidoso. Ruidoso boasts several small suburbs and neighbor communities including Ruidoso Downs , Hollywood , Mescalero , and Alto which contribute to
4214-411: The county. The population density was 4.2 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km ). There were 17,519 housing units at an average density of 3.6 units per square mile (1.4 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 85.1% white, 2.4% American Indian, 0.5% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 9.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 29.8% of
4300-411: The county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km ). There were 15,298 housing units at an average density of 3 units per square mile (1.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 83.60% White , 0.35% Black or African American , 1.95% Native American , 0.27% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 11.28% from other races , and 2.48% from two or more races. 25.63% of
4386-635: The critically acclaimed dramas I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) and To the Stars (2019). On television, she earned critical praise for her lead role on the ABC sitcom Trophy Wife (2013–2014). She was part of the main cast on the Adult Swim comedy series Childrens Hospital from 2010 to 2016, and the Showtime drama series Billions from 2016 to 2019. Apart from acting and modelling, Akerman had
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#17327833388544472-593: The current library was designed and built by ASA Architectures, the two-story building with vaulted windows is 14,600 square feet. The library has a garden, the Friends’ Book Shoppe, an outdoor reading patio and available window seats. In addition, the library also includes an archive room, conference room, children’s, and teen's library, two self-checkout machines and twenty-nine computers for public use. The collection consists of books, CDs, DVDs, and an e-branch with access to e-books, audio books and magazines. Some of
4558-422: The directors' earlier films. Akerman's performance garnered more positive reviews; Desson Thomson of The Washington Post called her a "fabulous comic partner" to Stiller, while Roger Moore of Times Herald-Record asserted that she had outperformed him. The film grossed US$ 14 million in its opening weekend in the United States, and went on to gross US$ 127 million globally. In 2007, Akerman joined
4644-559: The film received mixed reviews, it went on to gross US$ 317 million worldwide. Also in 2009, Akerman starred in the comedy film Couples Retreat , opposite Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn . The film follows four couples as they travel to a tropical island resort for couples therapy. Akerman played Ronnie, the wife of Vaughn's character. She enjoyed playing a mother for the first time and tried to make her character as truthful as possible. The film premiered in theatres in October 2009 and grossed US$ 34 million in its opening weekend in
4730-499: The final stages of the apartheid . She played Robin Comley, a newspaper photo editor. The film premiered during the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival to mixed reviews from the press. In 2010, Akerman signed up for a part in newcomer Aaron Harvey's Catch .44 , a drama-thriller film with Forest Whitaker and Bruce Willis in the male lead roles. The film was generally ignored by critics and movie goers alike. Akerman had
4816-454: The library was moved into a building that was once a school and Old City Hall. The library was only two rooms which the librarian Pat Ward oversaw its maintenance. In 1966, under the director Ruth McGuire Spiegel the library was moved to an old airport terminal and now had the bonus of local and state funding. The first library building was built in 1975 at 501 Sudderth Dr. and the library remained in this location for around twenty years. In 1997
4902-533: The mother of Liana Liberato 's character, in Martha Stephens ' coming-of-age drama To the Stars (2019). The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews from critics. Akerman signed on for an NBC drama pilot titled Prism in February 2019. The pilot, directed by Daniel Barnz , details a murder trial told through different perspectives of each key person involved, with Akerman as public defender Rachel Lewis. NBC passed on
4988-528: The phone. She cites her parents as "supportive, positive influences" in her life. She was raised as a Buddhist . In her youth Akerman competed professionally in figure skating for ten years. Her mother introduced her to modelling while she was still in primary school. At age 16, she was discovered by Ford Models at the Pen Centre shopping mall in St. Catharines. She was signed to the agency and later won
5074-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 8,202 households, out of which 26.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
5160-437: The population. There were 3,434 households, out of which 23.6 percent had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2 percent were married couples living together, 8.8 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0 percent were non-families. 29.8 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3 percent had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
5246-425: The population. In terms of ancestry, 17.0% were Irish , 15.6% were German , 12.3% were English , and 4.8% were American . Of the 9,219 households, 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.4% were non-families, and 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
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#17327833388545332-609: The programs offered at the Ruidoso Public Library are children’s section, adult game night, teen scene, Ruidoso writers publishing group and a bereavement support group. Also, the library offers the New Mexico FamilyPass which provides free admission to fifteen museums and historical sites across the state. The library is open Monday-Saturday. Ruidoso Free Press is a Lincoln County newspaper, delivered by direct mail to 7100 addresses. Ruidoso News
5418-628: The project in May 2019. Akerman played her first Swedish-speaking film role in the jukebox musical film A Piece of My Heart , directed by Edward af Sillén and based on music by Swedish singer Tomas Ledin . The film received a Christmas 2019 release in Sweden. She also starred in The Sleepover , directed by Trish Sie for Netflix . Akerman was cast in the comedy film Friendsgiving , directed by Nicol Paone in her directorial debut. Akerman
5504-499: The richest in quarter horse racing. Historical figures from Lincoln County include Billy the Kid and Smokey Bear , whose names help drive the tourism trade that is heavily popularized within the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 4,831 square miles (12,510 km ), virtually all of which is land. As of the 2000 census , there were 19,411 people, 8,202 households, and 5,634 families living in
5590-399: The same name . Directed by Zack Snyder , the feature film is set in an alternate reality in 1985 where a group of retired vigilantes investigate an apparent conspiracy against them. Snyder favoured Akerman over other more well-known actresses as he felt that they could not play such a serious part. Akerman rehearsed with "months of hardcore training" and went on a very strict diet. She wore
5676-518: The storm caused damage at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track . One person was killed in the flooding, approximately 900 persons required rescue, approximately 500 structures were damaged, and initial damage estimates for Ruidoso were in the range of $ 15– 20 million. In March 2016, the village of Ruidoso entered into a Sister City relationship with Puerto Peñasco , Sonora, Mexico. In April 2022, large parts of Ruidoso were threatened by
5762-450: The time which she did not feel prepared for. She said, "I had no training and I was working with these fabulous theater actors who had all the training in the world. I definitely didn't feel worthy of being there." Akerman appeared in the 2009 romantic comedy film The Proposal , starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in the lead roles. Akerman played a supporting role as Gertrude, the ex-girlfriend of Reynolds' character. Although
5848-721: The title, "I saw the title and I said, 'Hell no, I'm not playing a trophy wife!'" However, she changed her mind after reading the script; she liked the writing and how the character is not actually a trophy wife . Executive producer Lee Eisenberg said the title was "always meant to be ironic". The series received positive reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry between the actors. Akerman received critical acclaim for her performance; Gabriel Mizrahi of The Huffington Post deemed her portrayal "terrific", and Matt Webb Mitovich of TVLine opined that she "no less than shines here, coming off as fun-loving but not flaky, warm and not overheated". Several television critics named it one of
5934-499: The valley of the Rio Ruidoso and Rio Hondo 70 miles (110 km) to Roswell and southwest over Apache Summit 33 miles (53 km) to Tularosa . New Mexico State Road 48 passes through the center of Ruidoso on Sudderth Drive, the village's main street, and leads north 18 miles (29 km) to Capitan . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 16.1 square miles (41.7 km), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km), or 0.12%, are water. According to
6020-486: The village. The population density was 538.7 inhabitants per square mile (208.0/km). There were 7,584 housing units at an average density of 530.8 per square mile (204.9/km). The racial makeup of the village was 80.57 percent White , 0.29 percent African American , 2.38 percent Native American , 0.31 percent Asian , 0.03 percent Pacific Islander , 7.44 percent from other races , and 2.05 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.21 percent of
6106-412: The village. Two people have been confirmed dead. As of July 3, 2024, the fires are at 87% and 84% containment respectively. Following the fires, floods led to further evacuations, but members of the village have begun to return in order to rebuild the community. Ruidoso is in southern Lincoln County, with elevations ranging from 6,400 feet (2,000 m) at the village's southeast corner in the valley of
6192-475: Was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 49.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 43,750 and the median income for a family was $ 53,871. Males had a median income of $ 34,306 versus $ 29,836 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,290. About 8.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. Lincoln County
6278-430: Was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.72. In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.5 percent under the age of 18, 5.8 percent from 18 to 24, 21.9 percent from 25 to 44, 30.1 percent from 45 to 64, and 21.6 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for
6364-400: Was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.80. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.70% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 30.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males. The median income for
6450-605: Was a main cast member on Yahoo! Screen 's short-lived comedy series Sin City Saints (2015), which ran for an eight-episode season. She portrayed Dusty Halford, the lawyer of the eponymous basketball team. Akerman co-starred in Brett Haley 's comedy-drama film I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) with Blythe Danner . The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival to positive reviews. Also in 2015, she starred in
6536-407: Was a main cast member on the Showtime drama series Billions , playing the role of Lara Axelrod, the wife of billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod, portrayed by Damian Lewis . Akerman enjoyed playing the character due to her "no-nonsense" attitude. The series received critical acclaim. She stepped into a recurring role for the third season to accommodate for roles in other projects, which
6622-680: Was announced that Akerman, alongside Petra Mede , would host the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Akerman will next star in The Hunting Wives for Starz , based upon the novel of the same name by May Cobb. Having been born in Sweden and raised in Canada, Akerman has said that she has "conflicting feelings" for the two countries. In an interview for Toronto Star , she said, "Every time I'm in Canada I feel more Swedish, and every time I'm in Sweden I feel more Canadian. I belong in both places and I love them both equally." She
6708-550: Was changed in honor of a Catholic priest’s patron saint. Early Hispanos used the term “Ruidoso” to describe a noisy creek. Today’s Ruidoso grew up around Dowlin’s Mill. Will Dowlin survived his brother, after an employee shot Captain Paul dead. By 1885, with a general store, blacksmith, post office, cabins along the Rio Ruidoso, and proximity to the Chisholm Trail Ruidoso, NM was born. The Wingfield family operated
6794-508: Was generally negative, while The Ticket attracted mixed reviews. Akerman's performance in the latter, as the wife of a blind man who regained his sight, was met with positive reception. The same year, Akerman starred alongside Orlando Bloom and Kate Micucci on an episode of the Netflix comedy-drama series Easy , an anthology series with stand-alone episodes of different characters exploring relationships. From 2016 to 2019, Akerman
6880-481: Was more successful commercially, with a gross of US$ 160 million. Akerman played the title role in Bye Bye Sally , a short film directed by Paul Leyden and based on Lisa Mannetti's short story Everybody Wins . The film premiered at the 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival . In 2009, Akerman starred as Silk Spectre II in the superhero film Watchmen , an adaptation of Alan Moore 's graphic novel of
6966-430: Was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film, critics were generally negative towards her acting. She also received nominations for a Teen Choice Award and two Scream Awards . In retrospect, she has stated that she struggled with her confidence while shooting the film and "felt way out of [her] league". Watchmen was the largest headlining project of her career at
7052-505: Was once the largest county in the United States. In the late 1870s, the Lincoln County War began between ranchers and the owners of the county's largest general store. William Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid , became involved on the side of the ranchers after his friend and employer was killed. In the end, Bonney killed the county sheriff, a deputy, and the deputy that killed his friend. Several other people were slain in
7138-486: Was owned by Ruidoso Municipal Schools. In the 2013 season, the team moved to Raton and were renamed the Raton Osos . Lincoln County, New Mexico Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico . As of the 2020 census , the population was 20,269. Its county seat is Carrizozo , while its largest community is Ruidoso . Lincoln County was named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln . It
7224-706: Was spared by Jenny McCarthy ringing the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell) on "DC Superheroes Night", she was eliminated on " Sesame Street Night" alongside Lele Pons as "Jackalope". Also in 2023, Akerman starred in The Donor Party , Us or Them . and The Christmas Classic , all of which received limited release. She played her second Swedish-speaking film role in Ett sista race , released in Swedish cinemas in December 2023. On 5 February 2024, it
7310-412: Was then cast in a main role as Juna on the HBO television series The Comeback (2005), with Lisa Kudrow in the lead role. Kudrow played a former sitcom star who tried to restart her career. Akerman's appearance on the show garnered media attention and resulted in her being offered more roles. A year later, she guest starred on an episode of Love Monkey and two episodes of Entourage . Before
7396-681: Was written into the storyline with her character becoming Bobby's ex-wife. Akerman was cast in Brad Peyton 's science fiction monster film Rampage (2018), based on the video game series of the same name , as Claire Wyden, the CEO of a company responsible for the infection and mutation of several animals. She liked playing a villain for the first time as it was a "good challenge". She said, "I don't think she had any redeeming qualities, but I don't think characters have to have redeeming qualities. It's quite fun to just enjoy being evil". The film became
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