Inn of the Mountain Gods
Mescalero, NM

• Consulting (2009-2010)

• Management (2010-2023)

Owned and operated by the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino is a premier mountain destination set along Lake Mescalero near Ruidoso, New Mexico. Recognized as southern New Mexico’s only AAA Four Diamond resort, the property combines luxury hospitality, gaming, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and the culture and natural beauty of the Mescalero Apache homeland.

The resort features 273 luxury rooms and suites, numerous dining options ranging from signature steak and seafood to casual dining, approximately 40,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, an 18-hole championship golf course, an indoor pool, and a fully equipped fitness center. Its casino offers 883 gaming machines and 32 table games, while the broader destination experience includes nearly 8,900 feet of zip lines reaching speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, horseback riding, fishing, skiing, and guided big-game hunting.

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Warner Gaming worked in partnership with the Mescalero Apache Tribe for more than 13 years, providing sustained management, operational, marketing, and strategic leadership. During that relationship, Warner Gaming helped strengthen gaming revenue, improve bottom-line performance, elevate operating standards, and position Inn of the Mountain Gods as one of the Southwest’s most distinctive casino resorts. The property’s success reflects the Tribe’s long-term vision and its commitment to creating economic opportunity while sharing Mescalero Apache culture and hospitality with visitors from across the region.