MUNICIPAL CALENDAR

Vote in the Municipal Officer Election on March 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

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.

Lockout/Tagout

Date: 3/09/2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Council Chambers

Brief Description of Training: The course addresses the OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard.

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.

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.

Join the Time Turner History Book Club for its March meeting at the Ruidoso Public Library. This month’s discussion features The Manhattan Project Trinity Test by Elva K. Österreich. Meet on March 12, 2026, at 12:30 pm in the Library Conference Room. Light refreshments provided. 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.

Accident Investigation

Date: March 13, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Council Chambers

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

Defensive Driving

Date: March 13, 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: Council Chambers

Attend Lula’s Garden Family Day at the Wingfield Heritage House Museum in Ruidoso, NM on March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. This free family event features hands-on crafts, wildflower seed bombs, pressed flower bookmarks, and vintage paper pinwheels celebrating local history and pioneer Lula Robinson Wingfield at 2813 Sudderth Drive.

Hazard Communications

Date: March 16, 2026

Start Time: 9:00 AM

End Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Horton Complex Room 146

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Register for the Full Moon Night excursion hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. This fee-based trip includes round-trip transportation from Ruidoso to White Sands National Park. Event timing is subject to change. Sign up through the official Parks & Rec catalog online.