The Otero County Slash Pit located northeast of Cloudcroft, NM on Highway 244 is scheduled to be burned on Monday, January 10, 2022. Smoke will be visible from Cloudcroft and along nearby roadways including Hwy 244 and Hwy 82. Please use extra caution when driving in smoky conditions.

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) announced that it is implementing revised federal guidance surrounding isolation and quarantine for COVID-19, effective on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

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A public meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022, at 6:00 PM to discuss the Ruidoso Sewer Line Hazard Mitigation and Stabilization Phase. The meeting will be held at Village Hall located at 313 Cree Meadows Drive. A Zoom link is also available for anyone who wishes to attend virtually.

Candidate packets are available for pick-up at Village Hall (313 Cree Meadows Drive) from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday for anyone who is interested in running for Village Council, Municipal Judge, or Mayor.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 5: January 2022: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has extended the current emergency health order requiring masks at all indoor public settings through January 7th.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 4: Dec. 1, 2021: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed an executive order expanding eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all New Mexico adults as part of the state’s strategy to address rising case numbers and hospitalizations, a trend being seen nationwide. The statewide requirement that face masks be worn in all indoor public spaces, with only limited exceptions and regardless of vaccination status, was also extended, effective through at least December 10.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 3: November 1, 2021: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

In advance of the November 2, 2021, Planning Commission meeting in which Mesa Apartments, LLC will seek a conditional use permit to begin the process of the workforce housing development at 1100 Mechem Drive. The Village of Ruidoso has put together a fact sheet to address pertinent questions about the project.

On Friday, October 15, 2021, the statewide requirement that face masks be worn in all indoor public spaces, with only limited exceptions and regardless of vaccination status was extended through at least November 12. The governor, acting upon the counsel and analysis of the state Medical Advisory Team and state health officials, may decide to extend or lift the mask requirement as necessary.

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.

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 2: October 1, 2021: This issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.

The below White Mountain Recreation Complex plan is derived from several meetings of the White Mountain Recreation Complex Steering Committee consisting of neighboring homeowners, business owners, and public input during the opening day of Youth Sports. Residents can submit comments by November 1 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.

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Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 1: September 1, 2021: This inaugural issue of the Village of Ruidoso Insider newsletter covers municipal news and events, bringing information about the people, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and local government decisions and projects that are important to the Ruidoso community.