MUNICIPAL CALENDAR

When: April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345

Posted: March 17, 2026, at 10:27 PM.

Document(s): Agenda for Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026

Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its April meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, an award-winning history of the Comanche Nation and the life of Quanah Parker. Meet on April 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.

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The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.

Join the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club for a guided educational hike around Bonito Lake in Lincoln County. Participants will explore the lake’s history, local geology, and the Bonito pipeline system while visiting the dam, spillway, and Blue Hole spring.

Registration is required and space is limited.

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When: April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM

What: Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting

Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

Document(s): Notice of Cancelation Regular Meeting - April 15, 2026

Posted: April 1, 2026, at 11:06 AM

When: April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM

What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting

Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

Document(s): Notice of Cancelation for Regular Meeting - April 15, 2026

Posted: March 31, 2026, at 3:46 PM.

The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.

Hazard Communications

Date: April 20 2026

Start Time: 1:00 PM

End Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Council Chambers

Description: OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard focuses on keeping employees safe from harmful chemicals.

The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.

This Sierra Club guided hike along the Cedar Creek trail system explores how wildfire, drought, and monsoon flooding have shaped the forests around Ruidoso over the past decade. Participants will learn about local fire history, trail impacts, and forest recovery within the Lincoln National Forest.

Registration is required and space is limited.

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The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.

Name of Training: Policies

Date: May 4, 2026

Start Time: 10:00 AM

End Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Horton Complex

Description: Documented strategy outlining how a workplace protects employees from health and safety hazards. These plans are essential for regulatory compliance, risk management, and fostering a culture of safety. Unlike step-by-step safety procedures or overarching safety policies, written safety plans provide a comprehensive framework that may include all three elements.

When: May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM

Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345

Posted: April 6, 2026, at 2:41 PM.

Document(s): Agenda for Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026

Name of Training: Bloodborne Pathogens

Date: May 6, 2026

Start Time: 10:00 AM

End Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Horton Complex

Description: The course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately.

Join the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 6, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Learn how to prepare for flash flooding, heavy rain, and monsoon season risks.

The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.

Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its May meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, an engaging history of the Mongol leader and the global legacy of his empire. Meet on May 14, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.

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Accident Investigation

Date: May 15, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Horton Complex

Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.

Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.

Defensive Driving

Date: May 15, 2026

Start Time: 1:00 pm

End Time: 5:00 pm

Description: Teach drivers advanced techniques and strategies to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of accidents.

Location: Horton Complex

Attend the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 20, 2026, from 6–8 PM. Gain essential flood preparedness skills and learn how to respond to monsoon season and burn scar runoff risks.

Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake is a floating, inflatable summer attraction in Ruidoso. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM–6 PM, it offers family-friendly fun alongside lake activities like swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Admission fees apply.

The Ruidoso Municipal Swimming Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at 515 Sudderth Drive. Enjoy affordable family fun with public swim, waterslide access, and pool party rentals throughout the summer. Admission is $5 per person, with public swimming available through early August. Come out for the day or purchase a season pass. Learn more at RuidosoParksandRec.com.

Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.

Kids College at ENMU–Ruidoso returns June 1–5, 2026, with hands-on learning for children. Choose full-day (8 AM–5 PM) or half-day sessions (8 AM–12 PM or 1–5 PM). Pre-register by May 1 to reserve your child’s spot.

Prepare for monsoon season at the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop on June 3, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Village Emergency Operations Center. Learn about flash flood safety and local risk awareness.