Officials from Lincoln County, the Village of Ruidoso and law enforcement agencies in Lincoln County along with the Mescalero Tribe and the local schools have formed a strategy working group for the purpose of facilitating the exchange of information and training that will hopefully lead to improved coordination and response to any threat in our region.

Mayor Battin declares The Year of the Warrior at Tuesday's Village Council meeting and honors the State Championship Ruidoso Warrior Football team and their coach, Kief Johnson.