The document discusses the influences of Mexican Americans in Ruidoso, New Mexico across several areas: 1) Religion - Ruidoso has a mix of Christian denominations with no data on percentages among Mexican Americans. 2) Food - Mexican American cuisine heavily influences local restaurants serving items like rice, beans, tacos, and sopapillas. 3) Traditions - Mexican American traditions celebrated in Ruidoso include Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos.