The State of New Mexico CID will conduct general building and electrical inspections from May 27 to June 3, 2024. Plumbing and HVAC inspections will proceed as usual. No inspections for service changes, temporary power, and temporary to permanent electrical will occur during this time. Inspections requested after June 3 will be scheduled for June 4 with the Village of Ruidoso Building Official.

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.

Come enjoy a meal courtesy of the Lincoln County Home Builders Association on August 2, 2022, at Cree Meadows Country Club from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and learn about recent New Mexico commercial and residential energy conservation code updates. Pertinent information for all builders, plumbers, and electricians.

On May 3, 2022, the Village of Ruidoso issued emergency executive order 2022-01 to waive permit fees for the rebuilding of more than 200 structures that have been destroyed or damaged in the McBride Fire and wind event of April 12, 2022.

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.

Two-family dwellings are allowed in the Village of Ruidoso R-1 district but require a conditional use permit and must meet the following standards and criteria.

The Ruidoso Building and Permits Department has formed a task force and series of free classes to review upcoming changes to State and Village construction codes.