Gathering around a crackling fireplace with loved ones is a quintessential way to embrace the festive winter spirit. However, it's crucial to prioritize safety when dealing with fire. Take note of these helpful tips to ensure a cozy and secure environment for your winter gatherings.

Ruidoso is well aware of its vulnerability to various natural disasters, such as forest fires, flash floods, and severe storms. In response, our Village has been actively working to strengthen our resilience against these potential threats. Learn more about the ways we're doing it.

Go from Renter to Homeowner. Discover the information and resources to help start you on the journey to homeownership at the 2022 Regional Housing Fair on October 20, November 17, and December 17, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Meet with lenders who can describe available loans, realtors with the most affordable listings, and not-for-profit counselors to guide you through the homeownership process.

Thousands of New Mexico children are returning to school and drivers are reminded to be extra cautious as school zones become active. Follow these simple tips to help children reach school safely and drivers to avoid costly fines and tickets.

Learn about the US Forest Service Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) post-fire processes and methods. Date: May 9, 2022. Location: Ruidoso Convention Center. Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Virtual attendance via Zoom and YouTube is also available.

The Village is working to make sure every home impacted by the McBride fire and related wind event can recover quickly and completely. As recovery efforts are underway, we will continue to provide resources for rebuilding, including the latest information for permits and property tax assessments to help you recover and rebuild as quickly as possible.

In an effort to preserve our natural resources and manage visitor capacity, the Village of Ruidoso will require a daily parking fee at Grindstone Lake and advance parking reservations to access Grindstone (Fri./Sat./Sun.) from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM throughout the summer. The parking fee is $10 per vehicle. No advance reservations are required at Grindstone Monday - Thursday. MAKE ONLINE RESERVATIONS HERE >> There is no charge or reservation requirement at Alto Lake.

The Ruidoso Police Department has received information from citizens that they have received calls that have been identified as potential IRS phone scams. You can avoid falling for an IRS scam if you know how to spot these scammers and their tricks, which starts with knowing how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contacts taxpayers. Here is a list of things a tax scammer will do but the IRS will NEVER do.

March brings the first signs of spring to drought-stricken Southern New Mexico landscapes, including warmer temperatures, windy conditions, and the potential onset of wildfires. To prepare for the 2021 wildfire season, the Lincoln National Forest is working with partners at other forests, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations on a year-round wildfire preparedness campaign. With Saint Patrick’s Day approaching, our message is: don’t depend on luck – be aware and prepared.

Building and business closures for weeks or months reduce water usage, potentially leading to stagnant water inside building plumbing. This water can become unsafe to drink or otherwise use for domestic or commercial purposes. The EPA recommends that building owners and managers take proactive steps to protect public health by minimizing water stagnation during closures and taking action to address building water quality prior to reopening.

The safety and health of wildlife depend on the thoughtful actions of humans, and feeding wildlife can have dire consequences. It’s illegal to feed, touch, tease, frighten, or intentionally disturb wildlife.

While saving lives remains priority number one, we know that New Mexico businesses are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 crisis particularly hard. The New Mexico Economic Development Department has created a way for New Mexicans to continue to support our small businesses: Buy for Tomorrow Today. Head to www.buynmlocal.com to purchase gift cards for use in the future and continue to support your favorite local businesses.New Mexico businesses can also register to participate on the site.

To help Ruidoso residents manage and mitigate severe economic hardship and financial difficulties caused by this global health crisis, the Village of Ruidoso has created a newly launched COVID-19 Economic Recovery Resource Center webpage. This page will be updated as initiatives and information become available.  These are local, state, and federal resources relevant to New Mexico businesses and employees.

Some important numbers to remember from the New Mexico Department of Health in response to COVID-19. 

With the current shortage of toilet paper, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are turning to other paper products for sanitary needs. The Village of Ruidoso is asking that residents please refrain from flushing wipes, paper towels, disinfecting wipes and similar products down the toilet. These products are not flushable and clog the system creating sewer backups.

With cancellations, closures and staying home becoming the new norm during this health emergency, Ruidoso needs you more than ever. Start by following official guidelines for hygiene, social distancing, and self-quarantines. After that, here are some ways to safely and responsibly provide help to our community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Village of Ruidoso and the local tourism department is asking visitors and second homeowners to postpone travel to Ruidoso due to COVID-19. The fresh mountain air and outdoors might seem like the perfect place for social distancing but please follow the advice of health authorities and stay home to keep yourself and others safe.

The following public service announcement contains information, guidance, and recommendations for a public health response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus by the Village of Ruidoso, NM.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued the following official statement regarding the Village of Ruidoso’s preparedness with regards to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Learn first-hand all the information needed to determine the amount of water necessary to irrigate a turf area sufficiently during the growing season at this free seminar on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at The Village of Ruidoso, Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive.