The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved the five-year update for the Lincoln County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan through March 19, 2029; Lincoln County, the Village of Ruidoso, the Town of Carrizozo, the Village of Capitan, and the Village of Corona are included in the approval. We anticipate Ruidoso Downs will also be included in the Approval in April. The final version of the Hazard Mitigation Plan is expected to be posted by the end of April for download here.

UPDATE: JANUARY 8, 2024: Thank you to those who provided comments in the summer and fall of 2023. Based on your input, The Planning Team incorporated feedback, collaborated with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and finalized the document with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Adoption of the plan is scheduled for discussion by the six governing bodies in January 2024. Once FEMA issues a final approval letter, the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be accessible for reference, allowing community members to monitor its implementation progress. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Queller. Village of Ruidoso Emergency Manager. at EricQueller@ruidoso-nm.gov or 575-973-8963. 

UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023: Thank you to those who provided comments submitted in July through the feedback survey. Based on your input, the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) will be a more useful tool for all six participating communities. The Planning Team vetted the comments, integrated changes into the draft, and finalized the document with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Queller. Village of Ruidoso Emergency Manager. at EricQueller@ruidoso-nm.gov or 575-973-8963. 

UPDATE, JULY 10, 2023: Thank you to those who provided comments by the July 9, 2023, deadline. The Planning Team will consider the feedback and modify the Draft Plan as they deem appropriate. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Queller, Village of Ruidoso Emergency Manager, at EricQueller@ruidoso-nm.gov or 575-973-8963.

View, download, and listen to the Lincoln County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan June 27, 2023, Community Presentation.

UPDATE, JULY 10, 2023: Thank you to those who provided comments by the July 9, 2023, deadline. The Planning Team will consider the feedback and modify the Draft Plan as they deem appropriate. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Queller, Village of Ruidoso Emergency Manager, at EricQueller@ruidoso-nm.gov or 575-973-8963.

UPDATE, JULY 10, 2023: Thank you to those who participated in the June 27, 2023, community meeting at the Ruidoso Convention Center. regarding the Lincoln County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023 Update process. The Planning Team will consider the feedback and modify the Draft Plan as they deem appropriate. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Queller, Village of Ruidoso Emergency Manager, at EricQueller@ruidoso-nm.gov or 575-973-8963.