Mayor Lynn Crawford is urging all citizens in the community to abide by the most recent Public Health Emergency Order that was issued by the Governor on Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order states that all New Mexico citizens should stay at home and undertake only those outings absolutely necessary for their health, safety, or welfare.

In response to the Public Health Order issued by the New Mexico Department of Health, the Ruidoso Municipal Court is adjusting proceedings to protect the community and minimize public health risks from COVID-19.

The five national forests in New Mexico, including the Lincoln National Forest, will begin the orderly closure of developed recreation sites as early as Monday, March 23, to protect public health, and align with state and local measures already in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced a new Public Health Emergency Order closing all businesses and non-profit entities except for those deemed essential and providing additional restrictions on mass gatherings to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued Executive Order 2020-04, providing clear direction on how the Village of Ruidoso Forestry Department will handle properties out of compliance during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Lincoln County officials, Village of Ruidoso officials, Emergency Managers, Fire & Law Enforcement from around the county, Lincoln County Medical Center, New Mexico Department of Health, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ruidoso Municipal Schools, Hondo Schools, ENMU-Ruidoso, and Albertson’s Market, along with residents from across Lincoln County met via a Skype call hosted by Lincoln County officials and ENMU-Ruidoso on Thursday afternoon to provide updates on COVID-19 preparedness and response in Lincoln County.

A new NM public health emergency order, which will take effect Thursday, March 19, prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people and includes newly mandated closures and restrictions.

The New Mexico Department of Health asks all persons traveling into New Mexico from outside the state to self-isolate for 14 days and monitor themselves for any symptoms. If the individual has or develops any respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath) or fever, they need to call 855-600-3453 and press option 2. Read the full guidelines here.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued Executive Order 2020-03, giving clear direction regarding the shut-off of utility customer accounts due to non-payment in an effort to mitigate risk to staff and the public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued two Executive Orders in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Executive order 2020-01 gives direction regarding employee non-essential work-related travel and non-work-related travel. Executive Order 2020-02 accelerates remote-work initiatives and temporarily adjusts and suspends certain functions in order to minimize public health risks related to COVID-19.

The State of New Mexico is adjusting its business-loan guarantee programs in order to make capital more available to business owners whose operations are severely impacted by the COVID-19 health emergency.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of public health emergency as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19). In light of the Governor’s declaration, certain workers may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

SANTA FE – New Mexico Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel on Sunday announced she would strengthen the public health emergency order she issued Thursday, March 12, amending the restrictions on social gatherings to limit the incidence of COVID-19 in New Mexico.

The Village of Ruidoso continues to implement an emergency response protocol for the rapidly developing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The Village of Ruidoso has taken several steps to prepare the community and is working on contingency plans and addressing potential gaps in emergency services.

“At the direction of the Department of Health, we are taking steps to eliminate mass gatherings in the Village of Ruidoso. We continue to work closely with federal, state and county agencies to monitor the situation and will continue to provide updates to the public on our website and social media,” said Mayor Lynn Crawford.

On the ballot for the 2020 Municipal Election on March 3, 2020, will be a question asking voters to authorize $3 million of general obligation bonds. All registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the Ruidoso Village limits may vote on the bond question. This is a continuation of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Bond Program that was designed to set the mill levy rate (property tax rate) at a rate to ensure a continual approval of $3 million at each election. By getting voter approval on a GO Bond every two years, residents can continue the Water Infrastructure Improvement Program without increasing their property taxes.

FEMA has released a draft of the Environmental Assessment report for the Interceptor Sewer Line Project and has opened the Public Comment period.

Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued an Executive Order to immediately cease all meetings and discussions pertaining to the development of the proposed housing project at 600 Wingfield.

The Village of Ruidoso Planning Commission had scheduled a public hearing regarding Case CU 2019-0982 for December 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Village Hall. However, due to an error in the original posting, the Village has decided to postpone the meeting until further notice to ensure all notified property owners have the correct time and date of the meeting.

The Village of Ruidoso has officially lifted the wastewater release advisory for the Rio Ruidoso. The advisory was lifted after samples taken for five consecutive days tested well below allowable levels for the Rio Ruidoso.