MISSION STATEMENT:
To construct, repair and maintain Village streets, alleys, right-of-ways, drainage structures and signs for the safe and orderly flow of traffic within the Village limits and to assist all other departments in case of emergency.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Village Street Department is comprised of seventeen people who have the combined experience of over 200 years. We have three road graders, two backhoes, five dump trucks, a Gradall ditch cleaning crane, three rollers, our own asphalt plant and many other various pieces of smaller equipment.

The Street Department on a daily basis is responsible for grading roads, maintaining clear drainage ways, fixing street cuts and potholes, removing snow, upgrading deteriorated roadways, mowing right-of-ways, maintaining Village parking lots and general maintenance of all right-of ways within the Village limits.

Vehicle Maintenance, which is also located at the street department, has the responsibility for maintaining all Village owned vehicles and equipment. Vehicle Maintenance has over 200 vehicles and pieces of equipment that are taken care of and maintained on a regular schedule.

E-mail:	JRBaumann	Phone:	(575) 257-6023
Physical Address:	200 Close Drive	Emergency:	Contact Village Police Deptment 258-7365
		FAX:	(575) 257-9887
Mailing Address:	313 Cree Meadows Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345
Office Hours:	7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. M-Th

STREET DEPARTMENT STAFF:		E-Mail Address
Street Director	James R. Baumann	J. R. Baumann
Street Superintendent	Roy (Deke) LaMay jr.	Deke Lamay
Street Foreman	Fred Payton
Office Manager	Sandra Shearin	Sandy Shearin
Public Works Director	Randall Camp (575) 257-5545 ext. 231	Randall Camp
Heavy Equipment Operators	Vacant
	Ray Hernandez
	Anthony (Tony) Lathan
	L. Brad Nowell
	Johnny Salas
Small Equipment Operators	Beto Fernandez
Truck Drivers	Danny Feurestein
	John Reid
	Louis Prieto
Street Maintenance Workers	Jeff Echols
	Lloyd Hobbs
	Marchall Prudencio
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE:
Shop Foreman	Philbert Candelaria	Philbert Candelaria
Heavy Equipment Mechanic	Robert Lopez
Light Equipment Mechanic	James Lewis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install a culvert for my driveway entrance?

Yes, culverts for driveway entrances are the responsibility of the home owner for the initial installation. After the culvert is installed the street department will maintain the culvert from that day forward. If the culvert becomes damaged, clogged or deteriorated beyond repair the street department will replace, repair or clean it out.

When will my street be plowed for snow removal?

All the streets in the Village have been prioritized for snow removal in basically the following manner:
Major arterials, school bus routes, minor arterials, and residential streets. On an average snow day the street department can remove snow from all village streets within a 24 hour period.

Will the street department remove snow that has been piled in front of my driveway?

No, the street department is not responsible for removing snow in front of driveway entrances. When snowfall occurs we have a responsibility to provide safe traffic ways for the traveling public; we do not have the resources to stop and clean out each and every driveway. If for some reason you have a condition that would prevent you from being able to remove snow in front of your drive let the street department know and we will review each case on an individual basis.

What would it take to get my street paved?

There are many factors to consider before a street is paved, some of them include:

1. Are all lots on the street occupied with housing, or is new construction still a possibility?

2. Are all utilities in place: gas, water, electric, sewer, cable?

3. Traffic Counts; how many people use the street on a daily basis?

4. Condition of current roadway. Is the current roadway under constant construction or maintenance, or is the roadway holding up to the current traffic condition?

Where should I put my pine needles?

Pine needles should be placed next to city dumpsters but not in drainage ditches. Placing pine needles in drainage ditches clogs up drains and can cause flooding of your neighbors. The Solid Waste Department can be reached at 257-1502 for pine needle pickup.

The Street Department is always willing to listen to the public and is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. We can be reached at the following locations:

E-mail:	JRBaumann	Phone:	(575) 257-6023
Physical Address:	200 Close Drive	Emergency:	Contact Village Police Deptment 258-7365
		FAX:	(575) 257-9887
Mailing Address:	313 Cree Meadows Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345
Office Hours:	7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. M-Th