COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Ruidoso's Community Development team promotes sustainable growth and enhances well-being through planning, zoning regulation, and economic initiatives. It encourages responsible land use, supports local businesses, and enhances residents' quality of life.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 575-258-6999

Email: CommunityDevelopment@ruidoso-nm.gov

CHRIS CAMACHO
Community Development Director

E: ChristopherCamacho@ruidoso-nm.gov

JESSICA JANOPOULOS
Administrative Assistant

Ext. 1067

E: JessicaJanopoulos@ruidoso-nm.gov

 

SOPHIA ARORA
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator & Planning

Ext.1063

Email: SophiaArora@Ruidoso-nm.gov 

CHRYSANTI JONES
Short-Term Rental Administrator

SHORT-TERM RENTAL COMPLIANCE
E: ChrysantiJones@ruidoso-nm.gov

 

BRIAN PARKER
Short-Term Rental Inspector

E: BrianParker@Ruidoso-nm.gov

JIM KINSER
Multi-Discipline Building Inspector

E: JimKinser@ruidoso-nm.gov

 

DAVID MYERS
Building Official, Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical Inspector

E: GDavidMyers@ruidoso-nm.gov

RELATED INFORMATION

Planning & Zoning

Permits & Forms

Capital Projects

Short-Term Rental Compliance

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