MUNICIPAL COURT
Ruidoso's Municipal Court oversees legal matters within the municipality's jurisdiction. It adjudicates traffic violations, minor offenses, and municipal code violations, ensuring fair and efficient resolution of cases to uphold community safety and order.
PLEASE NOTE: The Municipal Court is currently housed at Village Hall at 313 Cree Meadows Drive while the new court complex is being constructed at the Horton Safety Complex. Telephonic means are being used by the Municipal Court to conduct all matters unless specified by the Judge or should a Defendant request to appear virtually.
Please contact the Court prior to your appearance.
The Honorable Judge Frank Potter
313 Cree Meadows Dr.
PO Box 2330
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Tel: 575-257-9055
Fax: 575-257-7965
MunicipalCourt@ruidoso-nm.gov
Court Administrator - Annette Cordova
Bench Warrants
Trials
IT Support
Administration
Court Clerk II - Sandee Torres
Traffic Citations
Community Service
Jurisdiction
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction over traffic and other violations of Municipal ordinances. The Municipal Court does not have jurisdiction over civil matters.
Municipal ordinance violations can carry a sentence of up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine per offense.
Please see Municipal Code for penalty assessments on all traffic violations.
Court Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
Court Locations
12th Judicial District Court
300 Central
Carrizozo, NM 88301
575-648-2432
Magistrate Court - Ruidoso
101 Service Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345
575-378-7022
Telephonic Arraignments
Monday - 10:00 AM
Wednesday - 10:00 AM
For waivers please contact the Municipal Court
Penalty Assessment/Online Payments
Please click here to make online payments.
The following methods of payment are accepted by the Court:
Cash
Checks
Money Orders
Cashier's Check
The following methods of payment are accepted for Warrant Bonds (Please note that Checks are not accepted for Warrant Bonds):
Cash
Money Orders
Cashier's Check
If you are sending penalty assessments or warrant bond monies via FedEx or UPS, please use the following address:
Ruidoso Municipal Court
313 Cree Meadows Dr.
Ruidoso, NM 88345
If you are mailing penalty assessments or warrant bond monies via USPS, please use the following address:
Ruidoso Municipal Court
PO Box 2330
Ruidoso, NM 88355
Court Related Links
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Ruidoso Downs Municipal Court
122 Downs Dr.
Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346
575-378-5316
Ruidoso Police Department
575-258-7365
575-258-1860 (Dispatch)
Dial 911 for all emergencies
Ruidoso Downs Police Department
575-378-4001
Dial 911 for all emergencies
Lincoln County Sheriff
575-648-2341
Dial 911 for all emergencies
Defensive Driving Course
Coach Smith's Defensive Driving
575-257-3012
Marriage License
Lincoln County Clerk's Office
575-648-2394
Lincoln County Detention Center
200 Airport Rd.
Carrizozo, NM88301
575-648-6510