Ruidoso firefighters Anthony Franks and Tony Nanz were honored with awards for their heroic actions in the April 2022 McBride Fire. Alec Davis also received the Fire Safety Commendation Award for his service fighting active wildfires in Texas and California.

The Village of Ruidoso has introduced a new expedited Over-the-Counter Permitting service in which the Ruidoso Building Permits and Inspection staff will review your plans to ease the transition from concept to permit. This new service is offered on a first come/first serve basis, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 - 9:30 AM, with 30-minute time allotments.

The Village of Ruidoso celebrates its employees with quarterly recognition and awards. Our employees are the foundation of the success of our organization and play a key role in delivering outstanding service to our citizens. Listed below are the employees recognized by the Village for outstanding service this quarter.

Some 8,000 homes and businesses in Ruidoso will soon, for the first time, be equipped with high-speed fiber, a result of a public-private partnership between the Village of Ruidoso and internet provider Kinetic. The village committed up to $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 stimulus funds it received to the project. Kinetic will pay $4.8 million and pledged to complete the project by the end of the first quarter of 2024.

Go from Renter to Homeowner. Discover the information and resources to help start you on the journey to homeownership at the 2022 Regional Housing Fair on October 20, November 17, and December 17, 2022, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Meet with lenders who can describe available loans, realtors with the most affordable listings, and not-for-profit counselors to guide you through the homeownership process.

The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) has awarded $45,435 to the Village of Ruidoso through the New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program for fiscal year 2023. Through this program, Ruidoso will use the funds to enhance public spaces and support local wildlife and ecosystems, among other projects.

The Village of Ruidoso celebrates its employees with quarterly recognition and awards. Our employees are the foundation of the success of our organization and play a key role in delivering outstanding service to our citizens. Listed below are the employees recognized by the Village for outstanding service this quarter.

On July 27, 2022, Ruidoso Mayor Lynn D. Crawford issued Executive Order 2022-04, which states the CPI adjustment to utility rates as provided in the Village of Ruidoso Code of Ordinances shall not be applied until the entire Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso has met in open session to discuss this matter further.

Come enjoy a meal courtesy of the Lincoln County Home Builders Association on August 2, 2022, at Cree Meadows Country Club from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and learn about recent New Mexico commercial and residential energy conservation code updates. Pertinent information for all builders, plumbers, and electricians.

The Village of Ruidoso will host two public meetings on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to seek public input for the 2024-2028 Village of Ruidoso Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP). The meetings will be held via Zoom and in-person at the Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM.

The Village of Ruidoso is in the process of correcting the E-911 addressing issues in our community which is vital to help ensure life safety for our residents and visitors. Addresses have already been changed on Highway 70, followed by Sudderth and Mechem. Businesses will have 120 days to implement their new address information.

A town hall meeting will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 6 pm for the owners and occupants of Sudderth Drive regarding addressing changes related to an enhanced E911 Emergency Management System. The meeting will be held at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico, and via Zoom.

The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department invites local businesses to sponsor aid stations and join the Ruidoso Marathon festivities on June 25, 2022. Operating one of the 18 aid stations can increase business recognition and community engagement. Make your aid station one to remember to win prizes and recognition. Become a sponsor today! Call Parks and Rec at 575-257-5030 to get started.

June 7, 2022, Election Day Voting in the Village of Ruidoso is from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Website. Directions. Address: 111 Sierra Blanca Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345. Phone: (575) 258-5445. For more information, visit https://www.lincolncountynm.gov.

Reimbursement is available for training assistance to support your business in the hospitality industry. An informational meeting will be held in Ruidoso on June 6, 2022, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at ENMU-Ruidoso. A Ready NM team will be on-site to guide you through the application process on the same day!

Join representatives of the New Mexico Tourism Department at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Village Hall to learn more about how to reach your goals for your tourism-related business or organization with the help of the Tourism Department’s vast assortment of support programs and technical assistance.

The Ruidoso Street Department and the County of Lincoln will be doing road construction near the 500 block of Gavilan Canyon Road from May 23 to June 2, 2022. The construction is to add drainage improvements in an effort to mitigate the increased water flows expected during the upcoming monsoon season caused by the recent wildfire. Construction will be ongoing through June 2, 2022. There will be closures and delays. Please seek alternative routes.

SANTA FE— Gov. Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, that $200 million in household relief is on its way to over 550,000 New Mexico taxpayers. Taxpayers who receive funds through direct deposit are scheduled to receive at least $250 in relief in the next day. Paper checks for another 200,000 taxpayers will begin going out in the following days and will continue to over the next few weeks.

Learn about the US Forest Service Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) post-fire processes and methods. Date: May 9, 2022. Location: Ruidoso Convention Center. Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Virtual attendance via Zoom and YouTube is also available.