Framed by the scenic Sierra Blanca range, which includes skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache Resort, Lincoln County offers a mix of outdoor-recreation opportunities as well as gaming at several casinos and racetracks around Ruidoso, the largest town in the county. The Valley of Fires Recreation Area, four miles west of Carrizozo, offers nature trails and camping. A total of around 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Lincoln County recently, representing a combined around $186 million in Lincoln County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale. Lincoln County ranks 11th in the state for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Ruidoso featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Lincoln County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Lincoln County is one of the ten largest counties in New Mexico (4,831 square miles). It's located in the Southeast New Mexico region of the state.