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Lane Closures: Sudderth Drive May 16 - 19, 2022

Beginning May 16 to May 19, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., the Village of Ruidoso will be performing sewer line maintenance on the main sewer lines on Sudderth Drive at the circle to Raines Road near Lincoln County Medical Center. The road will have one lane closed where the maintenance will be performed (manholes).

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Buy Surplus Equipment at Village of Ruidoso Municipal Auction on May 21, 2022

The Village of Ruidoso is hosting a surplus auction of numerous items to be sold to the highest bidders on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Schoolhouse Park located at 501 Sudderth Drive. The auction will begin promptly at 10:00 am. All sales will be final. Items will be available for inspection on Friday, May 20 from 9:00 am to Noon and on the day of the auction at 8:00 am.

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Business Recovery Center Opens in Ruidoso to assist businesses impacted by the McBride Fire

As part of the federal disaster relief secured for New Mexico, the Small Business Administration opened a Business Recovery Center at ENMU Ruidoso to assist businesses impacted by the McBride Fire. The center located at 709 Mechem Drive at ENMU is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM. No appointment is necessary – all services are provided free of charge. Businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for assistance.

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Lane Closures: Mechem Drive May 9 - 12, 2022

Beginning May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. the Village of Ruidoso will be performing sewer line maintenance on Mechem Drive from the Alpine Village turnoff to Sudderth Dr. which will have one lane closed. The road and lane closures will continue through May 12 or until the work has been completed.

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Village of Ruidoso Insider - Volume 9

Now, more than ever, local news matters. Vol. 9: May 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.

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Cabinet in Your Community - Lincoln County Wildfire Recovery Meeting May 5, 2022

Join us on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center for the Governor’s Cabinet In Your Community Lincoln County Wildfire Recovery Meeting. Cabinet leaders, constituent services personnel from various state agencies, and Governor’s Office staff will be on hand to field questions and concerns at this wildfire outreach meeting in Ruidoso.

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Street Closure: Hull Road at the Cedar Creek May 2 - 6, 2022

The Village will be replacing guardrails 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 May 2-6, 2022. Resident access on Hull Road south of Royal Drive will only be available from the north. Please follow the detour route and all traffic control signs.

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Process for Addressing Wind and Fire Event Damaged Structures

The Village is working to make sure every home impacted by the McBride fire and related wind event can recover quickly and completely. As recovery efforts are underway, we will continue to provide resources for rebuilding, including the latest information for permits and property tax assessments to help you recover and rebuild as quickly as possible.

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Private Well Water Testing after McBride and Nogal Canyon Wildfires

After a wildfire, private wells can be contaminated and unsafe to use for drinking water and other purposes. If you are a private well owner, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will provide FREE private well water quality testing on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Ruidoso Swimming Pool, 515 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345. Those affected by the fire will have the opportunity to get their water tested for bacteria as follows…

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McBride and Nogal Canyon Fire – Friday, April 22, 2022, FINAL UPDATE

Highlights: Both the Nogal Canyon and McBride Fires were transferred to a Type 4 Command structure on April 21st at 7:00 am. Safety: Today is an Extremely Critical Fire Weather Day. There are red flag warnings in effect. Lincoln County, the Village of Ruidoso, Otero County, and the Lincoln National Forest are ALL under fire restrictions or burn bans. Please do not burn debris, weld, or have campfires on red flag warning days.

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Grindstone Boat Ramp Closure

The Grindstone Lake boat ramp will be closed for three weeks effective immediately for the construction of a boat ramp. Boaters can carry their kayaks and boats down the ramp but will not be able to drive down the ramp. The Contractor for the Project is Renegade Construction for more details on the project contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 575-257-5030.

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Lincoln County Declares Fire Danger Emergency

In accordance with Lincoln County Ordinance 2017-03, the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County has enacted Resolution 2021-58 banning all burning of open flames, fires, campfires, trash, rubbish, shrubbery, or other material of any kind except by permit. This Resolution is to remain in effect for thirty (30) days or until rescinded by the Board of Commissioners.

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Village of Ruidoso Issues Level II Fire Protections

Due to increasing fire danger, the Village of Ruidoso, NM, has implemented Stage II fire restrictions effective immediately on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. These additional fire protections will remain in effect until officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.

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