Forestry Compliance & Inspections
Maintaining forestry compliance reduces wildfire risk, protects property, and supports a safer Ruidoso community. The Village of Ruidoso Forestry Department provides property inspections and certification services to help property owners meet local forestry requirements.
Property owners can now request in-person forestry compliance inspections online and receive email notifications when their certification is approaching expiration or has expired.
Request a Forestry Compliance Inspection
The Village of Ruidoso Forestry Department offers an online inspection request system that allows property owners to request a date and time for an in-person forestry compliance inspection.
No account registration is required.
Use the link below to access the inspection request portal.
Please note: The portal currently accepts inspection requests only. Property owners cannot yet view their compliance expiration dates or download certification documents through the system.
Questions or Assistance?
For questions about forestry compliance, certification expiration dates, or inspection requests, contact:
Britta Magnusson
Administrative Assistant II | Forestry Department
Village of Ruidoso
Phone: 575-257-5544
Email: forestry@ruidoso-nm.gov
For questions about yard waste charges, billing adjustments, or utility account balances, please contact Village Utility Billing.
Understanding Forestry Compliance Certification
Forestry compliance certification confirms that a property meets the Village of Ruidoso’s applicable forestry and fuel management requirements.
Forestry compliance certificates are currently valid for 10 years.
Property owners are encouraged to monitor their certification expiration dates and request an inspection before their certification expires.
Email Notifications & Expiration Reminders
The Forestry Department has introduced an automated email notification system to help property owners stay informed about their forestry compliance certification.
Property owners with email addresses associated with their Village utility billing accounts may receive notifications when their certification is approaching expiration or has expired.
Important Information About Email Notifications
Automated notifications are sent from:
Because this is a new notification system, messages may initially be delivered to spam or junk folders.
Property owners are encouraged to:
Check spam or junk folders for forestry compliance notifications and messages related to online inspection requests.
Recognize noreply@centricitygis.com as the sender of the Village’s automated forestry compliance notifications.
Keep their email addresses current with the Village to help ensure they receive important information.
Update Your Email Address
Notifications are sent using the email address currently associated with the property’s Village utility billing account.
To update your email address, contact either the Village of Ruidoso Forestry Department or Utility Billing.
Forestry Department: forestry@ruidoso-nm.gov
Utility Billing: UtilityBilling@ruidoso-nm.gov
How Forestry Compliance Affects Utility Billing
Forestry compliance can affect the yard waste fees charged through Village utility billing.
Under Section 70-15 of the Village of Ruidoso Code of Ordinances, properties with a valid forestry compliance certificate qualify for a lower maintenance-of-lot yard waste fee.
Properties that are not in compliance may be subject to higher yard waste charges.
Maintaining current certification helps property owners meet Village forestry requirements and avoid additional charges associated with noncompliance.
For questions about your property’s compliance status, contact the Forestry Department.
For questions about yard waste fees, billing adjustments, or utility account balances, contact Village Utility Billing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a forestry compliance inspection?
Visit the Village’s online inspection request portal at https://app.centricityiq.com/portal/ruidoso to request a date and time for an in-person inspection. No account registration is required.
How long is a forestry compliance certificate valid?
Forestry compliance certificates are currently valid for 10 years.
How can I find out when my certification expires?
Contact 575-257-5544 or forestry@ruidoso-nm.gov. Online access to certification expiration dates is not yet available.
Will I receive an email when my certification is about to expire?
The Forestry Department’s automated notification system sends expiration notices to property owners whose utility billing accounts have an email address on file. Check your spam or junk folder for messages from noreply@centricitygis.com.
Does forestry compliance affect my utility bill?
Yes. Properties with current forestry compliance certification qualify for a lower maintenance-of-lot yard waste fee under Village Ordinance Section 70-15. Properties that are not in compliance may be charged a higher rate.