Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 20: April 2023: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 19: March 2023: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

SB403 (Hotel Renovation Tax Credit) provides qualifying properties (at least 15 guest rooms/suites) tax credit for the restoration, renovation, and rehabilitation of at least 40% of the hotel guest rooms/suites. This will allow properties to invest in upgrades to further enhance the hospitality landscape across the state.To show support, click here to email the appropriate legislators.

Public Land Solutions is coming to Ruidoso to host a stakeholder meeting at 5:30 pm on March 10, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. They will be conducting stakeholder outreach and collecting input on how and where people are recreating in New Mexico.

Have a dog or a cat? The Village of Ruidoso no longer requires licensing for pets. While vaccines are still required, licenses are not. A new Ordinance 2023-02, in effect as of January 10, 2023, to help protect and identify your pet if lost requires that all dogs and cats be microchipped and applies to anyone living within the Village limits who owns or cares for a cat or dog.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 18: FEBRUARY 2023: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

Honored at a luncheon on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Ruidoso Convention Center, Mayor Lynn D. Crawford was pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2023 Village of Ruidoso Employee Awards.  Recipients were chosen for their hard work and dedication to public service. 

Mirna Polendo, the Community Development Administrative Assistant for the Village of Ruidoso, has been recognized as the Employee of the Quarter for Quarter Four due to her superb customer service and upbeat disposition. Congratulations Mirna!

In a unanimous 6-0 vote, the Ruidoso Village Council voted at a Special Meeting earlier today to terminate Village Manager Tim Dodge. Dodge had been on paid administrative leave pending an investigative process since December 2, 2022. At the same meeting, it was announced the current Deputy Village Manager, Ron Sena, has been named as the Interim Manager. Sena will oversee all Village business along with Mayor Lynn Crawford until a permanent replacement is named.

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions' (NMDWS) advises employers and workers that New Mexico's minimum wage is increasing, effective Sunday, January 1, 2023. This increase is in accordance with an amendment to the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act. Access the guidelines here.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 17: JANUARY 2023: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

Ruidoso firefighters Anthony Franks and Tony Nanz were honored with awards for their heroic actions in the April 2022 McBride Fire. Alec Davis also received the Fire Safety Commendation Award for his service fighting active wildfires in Texas and California.

RUIDOSO, NM – December 2, 2022  –   Tim Dodge, Village Manager for Ruidoso, has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 16: December 2022: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

The Village of Ruidoso has introduced a new expedited Over-the-Counter Permitting service in which the Ruidoso Building Permits and Inspection staff will review your plans to ease the transition from concept to permit. This new service is offered on a first come/first serve basis, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 - 9:30 AM, with 30-minute time allotments.

In preparation for the winter season, the Village of Ruidoso releases its Winter Plan as a framework for the Village’s readiness and response to winter storms and its plans to keep Ruidoso moving safely.

Included are Village plans to:

• Keep roads, sidewalks, walking paths, and trails open, clear, and safe.

• Ensure the continuance of essential services following major inclement weather situations by clearing accumulated snowfall.

• Provide a uniform plan, or level of service, to be followed during emergency snow and ice storms.

Access the complete Winter Plan 2022-2023 PDF here >>

The Village of Ruidoso celebrates its employees with quarterly recognition and awards. Our employees are the foundation of the success of our organization and play a key role in delivering outstanding service to our citizens. Listed below are the employees recognized by the Village for outstanding service this quarter.

Some 8,000 homes and businesses in Ruidoso will soon, for the first time, be equipped with high-speed fiber, a result of a public-private partnership between the Village of Ruidoso and internet provider Kinetic. The village committed up to $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 stimulus funds it received to the project. Kinetic will pay $4.8 million and pledged to complete the project by the end of the first quarter of 2024.

New Mexicans impacted by the wildfires and subsequent flooding from burn scars have only five days left to apply for assistance from FEMA. The final deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. FEMA assistance can help residents find temporary housing, rebuild their homes, replace destroyed property, and more. Don’t delay. Apply today!

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 15: November 2022: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.