Village of Ruidoso Rescinds Wastewater Release Advisory

RUIDOSO, NM – JANUARY 26, 2021 - The Village of Ruidoso has rescinded a wastewater release advisory that was issued last Thursday after SAK Construction LLC, a contractor that was working on the Sewer Line Replacement Project, inadvertently released raw sewage into the Rio Ruidoso during the installation of slip lining. The incident occurred near the Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

The spill happened at approximately 3:00 PM and was mitigated by 3:37 PM. Samples were immediately taken at, above, and below the spill site and were tested for E.coli analysis. The second round of tests was 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.