Cost Share Program
The Cost Share Program is a NFP / State Forestry grant program, implemented
in part by the Village, which provides funding for fuels treatments on private land
located within the Greater Ruidoso Area Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).
Ruidoso applied for and received $185,000.00 in FY 2001-02, $200,000.00 in FY 2002-03, and $360,000.00 in FY 2003-04. The cost share is a 70/30 split. This means the grant will pay 7 of 10 dollars of cost within a funding matrix. The property owner pays 3 of 10 dollars or the balance and may perform in-kind service (you do some of the work).
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There are ceilings on the amount that can be spent per acre based on tree density. Qualifying for this funding is based on the location of the property to be treated. The Forestry Department has prioritized the areas west of Mechem Drive and south of Sudderth Drive as the highest risk to wildfire based on the prevailing winds that blow out of the southwest. This is the west and south sides of NM Highway 48. Properties out of these areas may also apply and receive funding but may have less priority. Village forest debris pick up service is available. The Forester may approve any activity slash and forest debris pick up anomalies such as steep slope areas. See 12-05 Contractor and steep slope specs (picture at left: home in compliance with Ordinance 2004-04 done using the Cost Share Program) |
TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH VILLAGE ORDINANCE 2004-04 USING THE COST SHARE PROGRAM, SOME ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS MAY APPLY. Additional CSP Requirements |
Getting information to get started is The secretary will briefly advise you on the program and will schedule an initial consultation . Village Forestry administers this grant program for all properties within the Village limits. Properties located outside of Village limits may call New Mexico State Forestry (505) 354-2231and they will direct you on how to get involved with the County Cost Share Program. (pictured at right: map showing Highway 48 and priority area) |
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