VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO RESCINDS WASTEWATER RELEASE ADVISORY

RUIDOSO, NM – MAY 7, 2021 - The Village of Ruidoso has rescinded a wastewater release advisory that was issued on Tuesday in the Carrizo Canyon Creek.

The spill happened at approximately 12:15 PM and was mitigated by 12:45 PM. Samples were immediately taken at, above and below the spill site and were tested for E.coli analysis. A second round of tests were taken the day after the spill, and the E.coli levels were significantly lower and were well below the New Mexico Environmental Department’s standards for river impairment. As such, the Village of Ruidoso is able to cancel the previously issued advisory.

For more information, please call the Village of Ruidoso at (575) 258-4343.