The Main Road Bridge Project is set to kick-off in January 2018. There will be a lot of information coming out over the next few weeks about construction schedules, detour routes, and how to navigate the Upper Canyon during the project. Keep checking this page for updates.

State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn and Ruidoso Mayor Tom Battin signed a 25-year lease today which will protect one of New Mexico’s most scenic and historic landscapes, bolster recreation on Moon Mountain, and advance eco-tourism in the Village of Ruidoso.

December is a big deal in our world. It's the month when we celebrate Village employees with food, fun, raffles, and door prizes. It's also a time when we raise money for our Pay-It-Forward campaign for local charities with 2017 donations equaling $2,345.00. 

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.

The Village of Ruidoso and City of Ruidoso Downs Regional Wastewater Treatment Plan Joint Use Board (JUB) have extended the public comment period on the draft Use Attainability Analysis (UAA) and proposed amendments to the surface water quality standards (20.6.4. NMAC) for the lower Rio Ruidoso and upper Rio Hondo in Lincoln County, New Mexico to December 19, 2017.

If the cooler temperatures and higher humidity materialize as is currently forecasted, the Village plans to burn about 10 acres of hand piles above Grindstone Lake on Monday, September 18, 2017.  This is a small unit but is an important piece to work off from in the near future.  It is also a part of our Cooperative Prescribed Burn Program which may include both Ruidoso Fire Department and Mescalero Tribe.

An update to the Village of Ruidoso Water Development Plan is complete, and a 30-day public comment period is now open. We want your feedback!

The Village Council of Ruidoso seeks public input on its proposed Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities for Fiscal Years 2019- 2023 at its regular meeting scheduled on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the consideration of the ICIP later on the agenda.

The public is invited to come meet the six candidates being considered for the Fire Chief position on Wednesday, June 21 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at ENMU-Ruidoso.

New job listings at the Village of Ruidoso are posted here as they become available.

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. 

Residents of Gavilan Canyon near Highway 48 will experience interruption in their water service on April 24 as VOR crews do scheduled maintenance on Plant 3.

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport will be conducting a full-scale emergency exercise on Tuesday, April 4th in an effort to comply with FAA regulations.

The next Ruidoso MainStreet meeting has been set for Thursday, February 23rd at 1:00 in the Village Council Chambers at Village Hall. 

Upper Canyon residents are invited to attend a kick-off meeting about the Main Road No. 1 Bridge Project on February 28th at 1:00 PM at the Upper Canyon Fire Station. Project engineers and Village officials will be on-hand to answer questions. 

Join us for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the SET Regional Economic Plan on February 15th at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

Councilor Joe Gomez to be remembered Saturday at Ruidoso Convention Center at 1:00 PM.

Low water pressure and outages affecting some parts of the Village.

The Village of Ruidoso mourns the passing of Joe Gomez.

Village Hall will be closed from 1:00-5:00 PM on 12/15 for employee awards program.