MUNICIPAL CALENDAR

Attend a Wildfire Preparedness Workshop at the Ruidoso Public Library on March 21. Learn how to build an emergency go kit, prepare your home for wildfire season, and create a family evacuation plan. Community readiness matters. View full details and RSVP at the Library’s official event page.

OSHA 30

Date: March 23, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Horton Complex Room 146

Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.

OSHA 30

Date: March 24, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Horton Complex Room 146

Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.

OSHA 30

Date: March 25, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Horton Complex Room 146

Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.

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.

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

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.

OSHA 30

Date: April 2, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Horton Complex Room 146

Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.

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.

OSHA 30

Date: April 3, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 4:30 PM

Location: Horton Complex Room 146

Description: The course ensures that workers are aware of workplace safety standards and regulations to help prevent workplace accidents.

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

Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its April meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne, an award-winning history of the Comanche Nation and the life of Quanah Parker. Meet on April 9, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.

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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.

Join the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club for a guided educational hike around Bonito Lake in Lincoln County. Participants will explore the lake’s history, local geology, and the Bonito pipeline system while visiting the dam, spillway, and Blue Hole spring.

Registration is required and space is limited.

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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.

Hazard Communications

Date: April 20 2026

Start Time: 1:00 PM

End Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Council Chambers

Description: OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard focuses on keeping employees safe from harmful chemicals.

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.

This Sierra Club guided hike along the Cedar Creek trail system explores how wildfire, drought, and monsoon flooding have shaped the forests around Ruidoso over the past decade. Participants will learn about local fire history, trail impacts, and forest recovery within the Lincoln National Forest.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Event Details and Registration >>

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.

Name of Training: Policies

Date: May 4, 2026

Start Time: 10:00 AM

End Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Horton Complex

Description: Documented strategy outlining how a workplace protects employees from health and safety hazards. These plans are essential for regulatory compliance, risk management, and fostering a culture of safety. Unlike step-by-step safety procedures or overarching safety policies, written safety plans provide a comprehensive framework that may include all three elements.

Name of Training: Bloodborne Pathogens

Date: May 6, 2026

Start Time: 10:00 AM

End Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Horton Complex

Description: The course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately.

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.

Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its May meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, an engaging history of the Mongol leader and the global legacy of his empire. Meet on May 14, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. A limited number of books are available for checkout.

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Accident Investigation

Date: May 15, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Horton Complex

Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.

Description: Gain the basic knowledge on how to complete an accident investigation and backing techniques.

Defensive Driving

Date: May 15, 2026

Start Time: 1:00 pm

End Time: 5:00 pm

Description: Teach drivers advanced techniques and strategies to enhance road safety and reduce the risk of accidents.

Location: Horton Complex

Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, the Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake is a floating, inflatable summer attraction in Ruidoso. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM–6 PM, it offers family-friendly fun alongside lake activities like swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Admission fees apply.

The Ruidoso Municipal Swimming Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at 515 Sudderth Drive. Enjoy affordable family fun with public swim, waterslide access, and pool party rentals throughout the summer. Admission is $5 per person, with public swimming available through early August. Come out for the day or purchase a season pass. Learn more at RuidosoParksandRec.com.