AA Meetings Ruidoso, NM

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The closest AA meeting to you is 1.51 miles away and meets on Monday at 5:15:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Hollywood, Alto, Ruidoso Downs, and Fort Stanton.

Additional local resources: Ruidoso NA Meetings | Ruidoso Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship founded to help alcoholics get sober. There is no charge to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Ruidoso, NM as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are commonly made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members get sober.

Choosing An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Ruidoso, NM

There are a variety different AA meetings in Ruidoso, NM. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting - At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not talk through the duration of the meeting and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually revolves around reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An AA step study typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a discussion.

Because each Ruidoso AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Ruidoso that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Ruidoso, NM, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Ruidoso, NM

The most successful members of AA tend to find success through getting involved in the program. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we suggest following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and ask for help. Part of staying sober is helping the new members of AA in Ruidoso live a sober life, so people are going to be open to helping you get sober too. Raise your hand, introduce who you are, admit that you need help.