Precautionary Water Advisory Partially Lifted for Ruidoso and Surrounding Areas
The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau has confirmed that several areas in Ruidoso and its surroundings have met the requirements to lift the drinking water advisory issued on June 18, 2024.
Systems Where Advisory is Lifted:
Ruidoso Water System (partial areas) - Serving a population of 19,195
High Country Lodge - Serving a population of 194
Eagle Creek Shell Convenience Store - Serving a population of 800
Eagle Creek Sports Complex - Serving a population of 250
Smokey Bear Ranger Station - Serving a population of 180
The advisory has been lifted in the green areas of the included map. Areas in red still need to boil their water. The NMED Drinking Water Bureau will continue working with Ruidoso Village Officials to lift advisories in additional areas over the coming days.
Systems Where Advisory Remains in Place:
Tall Pines Water Association - Serving a population of 84
Cedar Creek - Serving a population of 536
Alpine Village - Serving a population of 253
Gavilan Hills Water System - Serving a population of 56
Click here for more information about the precautionary water advisories in English and Spanish. For inquiries regarding today’s announcement, please contact Brandi Littleton, Drinking Water Bureau’s Compliance Supervisor, at 575-323-4298.
The mission of the Environment Department is to protect and restore the environment and to foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations.
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Kate Cardenas, Non-Discrimination Coordinator
Address: NMED, 1190 St. Francis Dr., Suite N4050, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: (505) 827-2855
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