Ruidoso Fire Blood Drive
Give back at the Ruidoso Fire Blood Drive on Friday, April 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bloodmobile on Sudderth Drive. Donate blood to help patients in need and support the community blood supply. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows. Donors are also entered for a chance to win a $10,000 gift card.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: March 17, 2026, at 10:27 PM.
Document(s): Agenda for Regular Meeting - April 7, 2026
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: April 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM
What: Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Cancelation Regular Meeting - April 15, 2026
Posted: April 1, 2026, at 11:06 AM
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Cancelation for Regular Meeting - April 15, 2026
Posted: March 31, 2026, at 3:46 PM.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (May 6)
Join the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 6, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Learn how to prepare for flash flooding, heavy rain, and monsoon season risks.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (May 20)
Attend the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop in Ruidoso on May 20, 2026, from 6–8 PM. Gain essential flood preparedness skills and learn how to respond to monsoon season and burn scar runoff risks.
Public Holiday Closure - Memorial Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Community Flood Risk & Preparedness Workshop – Ruidoso (June 3)
Prepare for monsoon season at the Community Flood Risk and Resilience Workshop on June 3, 2026, from 6–8 PM at the Village Emergency Operations Center. Learn about flash flood safety and local risk awareness.
Public Holiday Closure - Independence Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - Labor Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - Indigenous People's Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - Veterans Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26, 2026, and Friday, November 27, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Public Holiday Closure - Christmas
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for Christmas on Thursday, December 25, 2026, and Friday, December 26, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Special Meeting
When: March 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Special Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Special Meeting - March 30, 2026
Posted: March 27, 2026, at 1:36 PM.
Lodgers’ Tax Committee Regular Meeting
When: March 31, 2026, 8:30 AM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: March 27, 2026, at 2:55 PM
Documents: Agenda for Lodgers’ Tax Committee Regular Meeting - March 31, 2026
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Elected Officials
The Village of Ruidoso will hold a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Village Hall Council Chambers. Members of the public are invited to attend, with cake and a community reception to follow the ceremony.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: March 30, 2026
What: Swearing-in Ceremony for newly elected officials
Where: Village Hall Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - March 30, 2026.
Posted: March 26, 2026, at 3:26 PM
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Workforce Housing Advisory Board Notice of Regular Meeting
When: March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM
What: Workforce Housing Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Where: Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: Notice of Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026
Date Posted: March 19, 2026, at 4:03 PM
Open Community Meeting: EWP Voluntary Property Buyout Program
Join the March 25, 2026 community meeting in Ruidoso to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, voluntary property buyout options, eligibility, and recovery efforts following recent flooding and fire impacts.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: March 25, 2026
What: Open Community Meeting: EWP Voluntary Property Buyout Program
Where: ENMU-Ruidoso, 709 Mechem DriveRuidoso, NM, 88345
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - March 25, 2026.
Posted: March 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Planning Commission Special Meeting
When: March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Documents: Notice of Special Meeting - March 23, 2026
Posted: March 4, 2026, at 12:34 PM.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
When: March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Regular Meeting - March 18, 2026
Posted: March 13, 2026, at 3:24 PM.
Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
When: March 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM
What: Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
Where: Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Regular Meeting - March 18, 2026
Posted: March 11, 2026, at 12:08 PM
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Watershed-Based Plan Public Meeting #2
Join the Village of Ruidoso for the second partnering meeting on the EPA-funded Rio Ruidoso Watershed-Based Plan. Hear a project update, explore collaboration opportunities, and share input during an open forum. The meeting takes place March 10, 2026, at the Ruidoso Convention Center from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso Public Hearing at Regular Meeting
Public Hearing Notice: The Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso will consider a Craft Distiller Liquor License with On-Premises Consumption and Package Sales (#BLA-0000016142) for Still Wild NM, LLC, d/b/a Still Wild, during its March 10, 2026, Regular Meeting at 1:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM. Contact the Municipal Clerk for details or public comment at (575) 258-4343, Ext. 1007.
Citizens Police Academy – Spring 2026
The Ruidoso Police Department’s Spring 2026 Citizens Police Academy runs March 5–May 7, 2026, on Thursdays from 6–9 PM. This multi-week program offers residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Graduation is May 15. Apply by February 26, 2026.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: March 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Documents: Notice of Cancelation of Regular Meeting - March 3, 2026
Posted: March 3, 2026, at 1:20 PM.
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: February 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Cancelation for Regular Meeting - February 18, 2026
Posted: February 17, 2026, at 12:24 PM.
Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
When: February 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM
What: Village of Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs Regional Treatment Plant Joint Use Board Regular Meeting
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Regular Meeting - February 18, 2026
Posted: February 12, 2026, at 2:08 PM
Public Holiday Closure - President's Day
Village of Ruidoso offices and facilities will be closed for President's Day on Tuesday, February 16, 2026, in observance of the national holiday. Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, February 17 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Lodgers’ Tax Committee Regular Meeting
When: February 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: February 6, 2026, at 4:10 PM
Documents:Agenda for Lodgers’ Tax Committee Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
When: February 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Where: Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
Posted: January 16, 2026, at 12:49 PM.
Documents: Agenda for Regular Meeting - February 3, 2026
Posted January 29, 2026: Complete Packet for Regular Meeting - February 3, 2026
Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting [CANCELED]
Workshop scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. For questions, please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at (575) 258-4343, ext. 1003.
Document(s) - Notice of Cancelation Workshop Meeting - January 29, 2026
Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting
The Village of Ruidoso will host a three-day Strategic Planning Workshop January 27 - 29, 2026, to review departmental tactical plans, assess village operations, and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Council members, staff, and department leaders will participate in collaborative sessions focused on public services, infrastructure, public safety, and community development.
Strategic Planning Workshop Meeting
The Village of Ruidoso will host a three-day Strategic Planning Workshop January 27 - 29, 2026, to review departmental tactical plans, assess village operations, and discuss priorities for the year ahead. Council members, staff, and department leaders will participate in collaborative sessions focused on public services, infrastructure, public safety, and community development.
Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso Special Meeting
Notice is hereby given that Lynn D. Crawford, Mayor of the Village of Ruidoso, has called a Special Emergency Meeting of the Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. The Special Emergency Meeting will be held at 313 Cree Meadows Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345.
Notice of Potential Quorum
When: January 26, 2026
What: 2026 State of the Village Address by Mayor Lynn Crawford
Where: Village Hall Council Chambers, 313 Cree Meadows Dr., Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345
Document(s): Notice of Potential Quorum - January 26, 2026.
Posted: January 26, 2026, at 12:17 PM
Workforce Housing Advisory Board Notice of Regular Meeting
When: January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM
What: Workforce Housing Advisory Board Regular Meeting
Where: Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive
Documents: Notice of Regular Meeting - January 22, 2026
Date Posted: January 14, 2026, at 1:03 PM
Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting [CANCELED]
When: January 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM
What: Ruidoso Consolidated Dispatch Joint Board Regular Meeting
Where: 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345
Document(s): Notice of Cancelation for Regular Meeting - January 21, 2026
Posted: January 14, 2026, at 1:46 PM.