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 will be replacing guardrail on both sides of Hull Road at the Cedar Creek crossing. Hull Road will be closed in both directions from Paradise Canyon Drive to Royal Drive from April 11- April 24, 2022.

Come meet the finalists for the new Ruidoso Fire Chief at 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Finger foods and drinks will be served.

Ruidoso residents are asked to provide feedback on a long-range Moon Mountain outdoor recreation plan. The public can share their input via an online survey (in English or Spanish) and virtual attendance via Zoom at the next Steering Committee meeting at 4 PM on April 6, 2022. Survey and registration links are provided in this notice.

The New Mexico Film Office and Stowe Story Labs are presenting a 3-part writing program for 10 New Mexicans interested in developing a feature film or TV script. Participants will be selected through a competitive application process. The application deadline is April 6. Learn more >>

Village residents can expect work to continue on the Ruidoso Sewer Project Beginning on March 21, 2022, crews from SAK Construction will be performing maintenance on sewer lines within the area of Fern Trail in the Village of Ruidoso. The work will continue through April 27, 2022. This construction is weather dependent and therefore subject to change.

Village of Ruidoso road crews will be removing snow from the middle of Sudderth beginning at 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 3, 2022. In order to complete this in the most efficient manner, they will be closing Sudderth to thru-traffic from Paradise Canyon to Mechem from 5:00 PM until the snow removal is complete. If you live in that stretch of roadway, YOU WILL BE ALLOWED to access Sudderth to reach your home. There will be detours from Cree Meadows to Paradise Canyon and from Paradise Canyon to Mechem.

The Village of Ruidoso is completing the temporary transfer of up to 246 acre-feet of water rights (123 acre-feet of consumptive use) from the Ruidoso Downs Race Track to Village points of diversion for a maximum period of four years. This lease is the completion of a 30-year lease agreement the Village has with the Ruidoso Properties Irrevocable Management Trust.

The 2022 State of the Village address by Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford was broadcast on January 24, 2022. The State of the Village address is an annual report delivered by the mayor near the beginning of each calendar year on the current condition of the village. Listen and view the broadcast here.

In a continued effort for the engineering design of the six FEMA Bridge Replacement projects, the Village of Ruidoso is notifying the public of upcoming geotechnical engineering work that is going to take place near each of the bridges. The attached site map shows the location of each bridge along with the work that will take place.

Participate And Learn About Police Operations And How You Can Help. The Ruidoso Police Department is accepting applications for its next 10-week Citizen’s Police Academy. The next CPA will be conducted from March 3 to May 7, 2022, every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Apply Today! The submission deadline is Friday, February 18, 2022. The program is designed to introduce members of the community to the Ruidoso Police Department operations and services.

Lincoln County Community Health Council (LCCHC) has released its 2022 Health and Wellness Guide.

The provided Wingfield Park Conceptual Plan is derived from several meetings of the Wingfield Park Steering Committee consisting of neighboring homeowners, business owners, public input during the Farmers Market, and Village of Ruidoso staff members. Residents can submit comments by November 1, 2021, via parksrec@ruidoso-nm.gov.

The Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn near Indian Canyon in the Grindstone area on September 29, 2021. Smoke will be visible in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs and will likely drift to the east.

Fire managers on the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality, and forecasted weather to conduct pile burning north of Cora Dutton road and about 1 mile southwest of the town of Capitan. Planned ignition date: 9/21/21. Updates: www.nmfireinfo.com

Crews will be installing a new storm drainpipe in an area of Right of Way along Cree Meadows Drive where there is work being done on the new walking path project. This will result in some lane closures next week.

In an effort to increase testing and help Lincoln County to cut its positivity rate and permit local businesses to operate under less restrictive public health measures, pop-up testing sites are now available across the county. Check out where to get tested near you and schedule an appointment today. On-site registration will also be available for those without internet access or other difficulties.

The Village of Ruidoso will host two public meetings on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to seek public input for the 2023-2027 Village of Ruidoso Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). The meetings will be held via Zoom and in-person at the Horton Complex, 134 Reese Drive, Ruidoso, NM. Residents are encouraged to participate.

The Village of Ruidoso Community Development Department is now offering Business Analytic Mapping (BAM), a program that uses mobile analytic software tool to help businesses learn about industry trends and market traffic that is designed to give them insight into reaching more customers. This free consultation is open to all Village of Ruidoso businesses. To sign-up for a consultation, contact Samantha J. Mendez at 575-258-6669 or via email at SamanthaMendez@ruidoso-nm.gov. There is also an online registration form.

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation is hosting a growers market at Wingfield Park beginning Saturday, May 8, 2021, from 9 am – 1 pm. Join us for artists, bakers, local produce, and more! Wingfield Market invites local vendors and artisans to join our event. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2021. Season vendor fees will be $25-$35 ($5-$10 daily fee) depending on the type of vendor. Apply online today!